When the level of observed metrics is in a poor position one must ask whether or not the situation is permanent and stationary or cyclical and improving.
As a Palestinian analyst observed, the Islamists' new unity, however limited, should strengthen their bargaining position with the PA's new prime minister, Ahmed Qurei, over any possible new ceasefire.
What this means is that AMD may now have a chance to improve its position in the notebook market, where it has recorded much lower market share than observed in the desktop segment.