personal computer

also referred to as: pcs · personal computers

2 statements across 2 episodes · 0 bullish · 0 bearish · 1 people on the record · first statement Apr 22, 2024 by Ben Gilbert · across every show →

Everything said about personal computer, oldest first

Apr 22, 2024 neutral
Assertion Supported
The PC market grew at a 98% CAGR from 1975 to 1986
“From 1975 to 1986, 11 years prior to their IPO, so founding to IPO, PCs grew At a compound annual growth rate of 98%.”
Ben Gilbert Apr 22, 2024 ▶ 3:39:10 Microsoft Volume I: The Complete History and Strategy of founding through Windows 95 (Audio) · Acquired
Jul 22, 2024 neutral
Assertion Open · timeframe Jul 2024
Gilbert: US PC Household Penetration Grew From 10% in 1986 to 62% in 2003
“The US household penetration of personal computers, again, flashing back pre-IPO, was only eight percent. So that whole doubling year over year over year, By Microsoft's IPO, they still only got to around 10% of penetrating the U.S. By 1997, 13 years later, it…”
Ben Gilbert Jul 22, 2024 ▶ 2:06:46 Microsoft Volume II: The Complete History and Strategy of the Ballmer Years (Audio) · Acquired
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