Despite intense economic hardship related to COVID-19 quarantine orders, consumer and commercial customers went on a tablet buying spree to support work/learn-from-home initiatives. The supply chain almost fully recovered by April/May, which contributed to a 17% year-on-year increase in tablet shipments in Q2 2020. Still, the threat of COVID-19 looms around the world. What will happen to the traditional back-to-school demand next quarter and looking long-term, how will remote work and school influence demand for lower cost solutions like tablets?
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