fact-checkedreputable news agencyproofread Global PC shipments plunge 29% in rough economy type='text/javascript'> googletag. display('div-gpt-ad-1453799284784-2'); }); >Weak demand, excess inventory, and a worsening macroeconomic climate contributed to a "precipitous drop in shipments of traditional PCs" in the first three months of this year, according to the report from IDC. If recession in key markets drags on into next year, recovery could be a slog