Apple 4th in Retail Notebook Sales

Apple's share of the retail notebook marked jumped to 14.3 percent in May from 12.5 the month before, as the company placed fourth in a list compiled by NPD Group. Apple now trails only HP, Toshiba and Gateway, although Dell is not included in retail sales counts.

According to NPD, sales of Windows based laptops increased 37 percent, while Apple say growth of 65 percent when compared with a year ago. Aiding the company is Apple's growing exposure in the marketplace due to the iPod and upcoming iPhone, as well as positive reception of its new Intel based Macs, which are now in their third revision and offer a new LED backlit display that increases battery life.