Sales forecasts

RIM slashes internal Q2 2011 PlayBook sales target?

Digitimes is reporting that Research In Motion has slashed its internal Q2 sales target from 2.4 million units to between 800,000 and 900,000 units. The moves follows its recent announcement that it had shipped some 500,000 units during its fiscal year 2012 first quarter. Digitimes sources indicate that PlayBook demand dropped lower than expected after a strong start. The trend […]

Motorola ATRIX and XOOM sales called ‘disappointing’

Motorola Mobility

It appears that all the early buzz and excitement around the Motorola ATRIX and Motorola XOOM is not translating into sales. Pacific Crest analyst James Faucette suggests that sales of both “have been disappointing.” The Motorola ATRIX may have been undermined by competition from the HTC Inspire 4G as well as the Apple 3GS and their lower price points. Meanwhile, […]