Lenovo expects big PC sales boost from Windows 7

Lenovo, the world's No. 4 personal computer maker, expects a boost in its PC sales from the launch of Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, its chairman said Saturday.

"It will have a big impact, and we have made a lot of preparations for it," Lenovo Chairman Liu Chuanzhi said, which indicated the impact would be positive.

Liu spoke to Reuters on the sidelines of an industry forum but declined to give a revenue contribution forecast.

Earlier this week, Lenovo launched two new laptops under its corporate line, both running the new operating system.

Industry-watchers are betting on further recovery of computer sales next year as the global economy improves and businesses replace old machines.

However, opinion is divided on how strong the impact of Windows 7 will be.

Microsoft launched Windows 7 Thursday aiming to win back customers after the disappointing Vista.

Taiwan's Acer's chairman J.T. Wang also told Reuters he expected the launch of Windows 7 to be a positive factor for sales as consumers look to upgrade computers running on the Vista or XP.

Reuters

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