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1. Pentium 4: Do You Really Need the Speed?

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Semiconductor device, Company market share, Microprocessor upgrade, Technology application, Intel Corp. -- Product introduction -- Technology application -- Market share, Intel Pentium IV 1.5GHz (Microprocessor) -- Usage -- Product information -- Product introduction, Intel Pentium IV 1.4GHz (Microprocessor) -- Usage -- Product information -- Product introduction, Central processing units -- Product introduction -- Usage -- Product information -- Technology application -- Market share, Microprocessors -- Product introduction -- Usage -- Product information -- Technology application -- Market share, Semiconductor industry -- Product information -- Product introduction -- Market share -- Technology application
Abstract

Intel Corp.'s Pentium 4 blasted off late last year with blow-your-hair- back speeds of 1.4GHz and 1.5GHz, but marketing systems powered by this hot-rod chip may prove to be slow […]

Published
2001

2. Printing in Public, Wirelessly

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Bluetooth technology, Company business planning, Wireless technology, Microcomputer industry, Digital camera, Printer support software, Computer industry, Company product planning, Telecommunications equipment industry, Axis Communications Inc. -- Planning -- Product information, Printer software -- Planning -- Product information, Bluetooth technology -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Planning -- Product information, Wireless communication systems -- Planning -- Product information, Telecommunications equipment industry -- Planning -- Product information, Electronic cameras -- Product information, Mobile communication systems -- Planning -- Product information, Camera industry -- Planning -- Product information, Computer industry -- Planning -- Product information
Abstract

Now Axis Communications (www.axis.com) is suggesting a new approach to mobile printing with a technology that takes advantage of wireless networking technologies to allow portable devices to print to a […]

Published
2001

3. Gambling Seeks a Stake on the Web

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Online game, Company marketing practices, Cable television/data services, Sports/gambling game, Online services, Technology application, Internet, Online gambling -- Services -- Technology application, Online games -- Services -- Marketing, Online services -- Marketing -- Services, Internet -- Technology application
Abstract

To many, online gambling is a seemingly harmless pastime for Web surfers. All you need is a credit card and an Internet connection to have a go at hitting the […]

Published
2001

4. AMD Advances Athlon to 1.2 GHz

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Product development -- Product introduction, Central processing units -- Product introduction -- Product development, Microprocessors -- Product introduction -- Product development, Semiconductor industry -- Product development -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product development
Abstract

By late November, AMD plans to hustle out a spate of new products, including a 1.2GHz Athlon processor and new chip set. The 1.2GHz Athlon is the next step in […]

Published
2000

5. Alienware lands down-to-earth system

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Alienware Corp. -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Microcomputers -- Product introduction
Abstract

IN AN ATTEMPT to broaden its reach, PC maker Alienware has unveiled a chic, compact PC for home users. The company, best known for building extreme desktops for garners, has […]

Published
2005

6. Mini hard drives to make new connections

Author

Spooner, John G. and Frauenheim, Ed

Subjects
10GB - 14.99GB hard disk drive, Consumer electronics industry, Hard disk drive, Under 5GB hard disk drive, 15GB - 19.99GB hard disk drive, Over 25GB hard disk drive, 5GB - 9.99GB hard disk drive, Serial interface, Technology application, 20GB - 25GB hard disk drive, Hard disks -- Technology application -- Product development, Consumer electronics industry -- Product development, Serial interface -- Product development -- Technology application
Abstract

A consortium of companies wants to build on the progress of the Serial ATA hard drive interface in PCs with a similar offering for consumer-electronics devices. The companies, which include […]

Published
2004

7. Trendspotting

Author

Sharma, Dinesh C. and Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Market trend/market analysis, Central processing units -- Product development -- Forecasts and trends, Computer hardware industry -- Product development -- Industry forecasts -- Forecasts and trends, Microprocessors -- Product development -- Forecasts and trends, Computer industry -- Product development -- Industry forecasts -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

An overclocked 4GHz desktop is the latest salvo from game-system specialist Alienware against the competition. The new Area-51 ALX pushes a standard Intel Pentium 4 chip past its factory speed […]

Published
2004

8. Dell rolls out security blanket

Author

Spooner, John G. and Sharma, Dinesh C.

Subjects
Company business planning, Internet security, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Dell Inc. -- Planning -- Customer relations -- Services -- Training, Internet -- Safety and security measures, Computer industry -- Planning -- Customer relations -- Services -- Training
Abstract

Dell has unveiled a plan to educate its customers on how to protect their computers from an onslaught of spyware, adware, and viruses. The computer giant says nearly 20 percent […]

Published
2004

9. Intel's numbers game

Author

Spooner, John G. and Portnoy, Sean

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Company business management, Intel Corp. -- Management, Semiconductor industry -- Management, Brand name products -- Management
Abstract

In a move that changes how millions of consumers buy their PCs, Intel has adopted a new system for differentiating its processors that de-emphasizes the widely used giga-hertz, or clock […]

Published
2004

10. Intel leaves the lid off its new concept PC

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Company business management, Intel Corp. -- Services -- Management, Semiconductor industry -- Services -- Management
Abstract

Intel has unveiled a prototype consumer portable computer that blurs the line between desktops and notebooks by shedding the traditional clamshell laptop design. The Florence Digital Home has a 17-inch […]

Published
2004

11. Wal-Mart to launch notebook line

Author

Spooner, John G.

Abstract

Wal-Mart Stores (www.walmart.com) is developing a plan to launch its own brand of notebook computers. The retail giant plans to begin offering notebooks under its own brand name early this […]

Published
2004

12. Tiny hard drives big on storage

Author

Spooner, John G.

Abstract

Manufacturers of portable hard drive technology are firing another salvo in their war against flash-media offerings. Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (www.hgst.com) is delivering a tiny 4GB hard drive to electronic […]

Published
2003

13. Gateway expanding beyond PCs. (Trends)

Author

Spooner, John G. and Fried, Ian

Subjects
Company business planning, Software quality, Product defect/failure, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Gateway Inc. -- Product development -- Planning, Computer peripherals -- Product development -- Planning, Software -- Product development -- Planning, Consumer electronics -- Product development -- Planning, Product quality, Computer industry -- Product development -- Planning
Abstract

Gateway (www.gateway. com) is hoping to return to profitability by extending its product offerings to include peripherals, consumer electronics, and even furniture. The company intends to revamp its retail stores […]

Published
2003

14. Intel's laptop prototype goes with the 'Flo'. (Trends)

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Laptop/portable computer, Intel Corp. -- Product development, Notebook computers -- Product development, Semiconductor industry -- Product development, Laptop computers -- Product development, Portable computers -- Product development
Abstract

Later this year, intel (www.intel.com) will unveil a prototype of a double-jointed portable computer designed to get people thinking about what's next for notebooks. The prototype shows how a notebook […]

Published
2003

15. Recycling finally adds up for Dell. (news)

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Dell Inc. -- Environmental policy, Calvert Group Ltd., Recycling (Waste, etc.) -- United States, Investment companies, Computer industry, Microcomputers
Abstract

Dell Computer (www.dell.com) has long been glad to tally the number of PCs it ships to customers. Now it's going to count up those it takes back. The PC maker […]

Published
2003

16. Manufacturers to prescribe tiny tablets. (news)

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Semiconductor industry, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Intel Corp. -- Product development, Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. -- Product development, Semiconductor industry -- Product development, Office equipment and supplies industry -- Product development, Microcomputers -- Product development
Abstract

Testing computer buyers' tolerance for offbeat designs, manufacturers are experimenting with the form and size of tablet PCs, portable computers that let users write on the screen and draw pictures. […]

Published
2003

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