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The first quarter of the year is generally a time for consumers to catch their collective breaths after the holiday rush. Consumer electronics is usually one those areas most affected by this trend, and especially so within the current economic environment. Tablets and PCs are both among the technologies consumers say they have been delaying purchases on the most, due to inflation. While these devices are not the highest on the list, there are enough consumers pulling back to create a noticeable difference in spending intent compared to one year earlier in Q1 2023.