Citing concerns that computers aren’t topping holiday wish lists, market research firm Gartner has cut its forecast for fourth-quarter PC sales.

The firm predicted on Monday that worldwide PC sales would hit 51.9 million for the quarter, up 10 per cent from last year but below earlier forecasts. For the year, Gartner now envisions growth of 11.4 per cent over 2003, down from its prior forecast of 13 per cent.

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