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Non-Branded PC Market Positioned For Growth: Page 3 of 3

Government needs higher tax receipts before it can start buying, and cash-strapped SMBs usually don't have reserves and have to wait for higher sales.

If current trends continue, however, traditional buyers are expected to stay with their local PC makers, taking advantage of face-to-face tech support, flexible payment terms and competitive prices.

"White-box makers have shown that they're very, very flexible in dealing with their customers -- a lot more flexible than large players," Daoud said.