Worldwide Client Device Leasing and Financing 2011-2015 Forecast: PCs, Media Tablets, and Smartphones

This IDC study is a forecast of the leasing and financing market for IT client devices, including notebook and desktop PCs, smartphones, and media tablets. The forecast is provided by major geographic region through 2015.

"The client device financing market is forecast to reach $20.9 billion in 2015, increasing at a 2010–2015 CAGR of 3.9%. Although the total market is much larger, the growing propensity for individually selected and procured devices limits the available market for IT leasing and financing providers." — Jennifer Koppy, research manager, IDC's Technology Financial Strategies service