People don't buy AI PCs because of AI — report shows the need for upgrades drives AI PC adoption from Tomshardware on 2024-09-25 15:46 (#6R0CS) The adoption of AI PCs, especially the Windows Copilot+ PCs, is largely driven by the need to purchase new computers or upgrade existing laptops-not because of their AI capabilities.
Copilot PCs represent only a tiny fraction of laptop sales — compatible laptops accounted for less than 10% of total shipments in 3Q24 from Tomshardware on 2024-11-26 18:08 (#6SGSA) Copilot PCs make up less than 10% of laptop shipments in 3Q24.