Overall, in 2014 manufacturers shipped 570 million customers devices that is only 3% more than in 2013, when they were sold 551.95 million. . Thus, we can talk about a certain stabilization. Perhaps it is - the first bells that drives flash memory (SSD) have become a serious player.
By the way, at the beginning of 2012, there was predictions of output in 2014 about 830 million Drives. An illustrative example of how widely the analysts can be far from reality. And especially spoiled statistical calculations in 2014, the ninth year it was last quarter: despite the seemingly growing Christmas sales were shipped 144-145 million.
Western Digital shipped for the fourth quarter about 65 million. Drives, maintained or even improved their position: WD increased its deliveries for the year by 4%. In general, the company control 44.9% of the market. Seagate remains the second, with its approximately 57 million Drives for the fourth quarter and the final share of 39.5% . The remaining 15% went to Toshiba and HGST, which shipped for the quarter 22,5-23 million Drives.