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Components | January 26, 2012
List: The world's largest buyers of semiconductors
In 2010 HP was on top, Samsung a close second and Apple third. 2011 has seen a lot of movement in the standings
Apple is now the world leader buyer of semiconductors with a share of 5.7%. Samsung has passed HP, who now sit in third positoing. Dell has advanced to steal the forth spot from Nokia.
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