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1. 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

2. IBM slims down ThinkPads - X20 series offers 12.1-inch screen, light weight for ultimate in mobility

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, Pentium III-based notebook, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product introduction, IBM ThinkPad X20 (Pentium III-based notebook) -- Product introduction, Notebook computers -- Product introduction, Laptop computers -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

Ibm last week released a notebook that's less than an inch in width and weighs less than 3 pounds. The X20 series of mininotebooks signals the culmination of a redesign […]

Published
2000

3. Compaq mobilizes iPaqs for the Net

Author

Spooner, John G. and Nobel, Carmen

Subjects
Pentium III-based system, PowerPC-based system, Company marketing practices, Network computer, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Computer industry, Product marketing strategy, K6-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, 680X0-based system, Internet appliance, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Marketing, Compaq iPaq Desktop (Pentium III-based system) -- Marketing -- Product information, Information appliances -- Product information, Computer industry -- Marketing -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Marketing -- Product information, Network computers -- Marketing -- Product information
Abstract

Compaq computer corp. repositioned its iPaq line of computing products last week to focus more on Internet access. To do it, the company unveiled a series of products for the […]

Published
2000

4. AMD, Intel technologies rev battery life

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Laptop/portable computer, Microprocessor, Company business planning, Microprocessor upgrade, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Product enhancement, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Product development -- Product enhancement -- Equipment and supplies -- Planning, AMD K6-2+ (Microprocessor) -- Product enhancement -- Product information, Notebook computers -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information -- Product enhancement -- Product development -- Planning, Central processing units -- Product development -- Product enhancement -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information -- Planning, Microprocessors -- Product development -- Product enhancement -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information -- Planning, Semiconductor industry -- Product enhancement -- Product development -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information -- Planning, Laptop computers -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information -- Product enhancement -- Product development -- Planning, Computer industry -- Product development -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Product enhancement -- Planning
Abstract

Notebook PC users are about to get more juice - and in more ways than one. At Comdex earlier this month, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. made public its plans to […]

Published
1999

5. RRambus PCs are ready to rol: Systems using Intel's 820 chip set, new memory technology due next week

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, PowerPC-based system, Company marketing practices, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Technology application, Computer industry, Product marketing strategy, K6-based system, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, DRAM, Home computer market, 680X0-based system, Intel Corp. -- Product information -- Marketing -- Technology application, Intel 820 (Microprocessor) -- Usage -- Marketing -- Product information, Central processing units -- Usage -- Product information -- Technology application, Microprocessors -- Usage -- Product information -- Technology application, Dynamic random access memory -- Usage -- Product information -- Technology application, Semiconductor industry -- Product information -- Technology application, Dynamic cell -- Usage -- Product information -- Technology application, Computer industry -- Marketing -- Product information -- Technology application, Microcomputers -- Marketing -- Product information -- Usage -- Technology application
Abstract

PC makers are gearing up to introduce new desktops based on Intel Corp.'s 820 chip set. The twice-delayed chip set, whose announcement is expected next week, will be at the […]

Published
1999

6. Speedier DragonBall enables color multimedia in Palm form

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Company business planning, Microprocessor upgrade, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Handspring Inc. -- Planning -- Product introduction, Motorola Solutions Inc. -- Product introduction -- Planning, Motorola DragonBall VZ (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Motorola DragonBall EZ (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Central processing units -- Product introduction -- Planning, Microprocessors -- Product introduction -- Planning, Semiconductor industry -- Product introduction -- Planning, Computers -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction -- Planning
Abstract

Motorola Inc. is offering a boost for palm handhelds. Motorola's Austin, Texas, semiconductor operation last week announced a pair of speedier new DragonBall processors - a 33MHz DragonBall VZ and […]

Published
1999

7. Low-cost PC or single-purpose info appliance?

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Microworkz.com -- Product introduction, Microworkz.com iToaster (Network computer) -- Product introduction, Information appliances, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Network computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Low-cost PC or single-purpose info appliance? By John G. Spooner July 19, 1999 While low-cost and 'free' PCs proliferate, single-purpose computing appliances are already threatening to take their place. Although […]

Published
1999

8. PC WEEK: Free PCs: Future or Fad?

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Microcomputer industry, OEM, Market trend/market analysis, Computer services industry, Computer industry, Computer services industry -- Economic aspects -- Services -- Forecasts and trends, Software support services -- Services, Computer industry -- Services -- Forecasts and trends, OEMs (Original equipment manufacturers) -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects
Abstract

Free PCs: Future or Fad? By John G. Spooner July 19, 1999 You've seen the screaming ads. You've read the stories. So-called free PCs are luring consumers and small businesses, […]

Published
1999

9. PC WEEK: National Semi gears up for appliances with Geode chip

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, National Semiconductor Corp. -- Product introduction, National Semiconductor GeodeSC1400 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Central processing units -- Product introduction, Microprocessors -- Product introduction, Semiconductor industry -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

National Semi gears up for appliances with Geode chip By John G. Spooner July 19, 1999 National Semiconductor Corp. is striving to become the chip maker of choice for appliance […]

Published
1999

10. Toshiba launches 7 Satellites into notebook orbit

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, Pentium II-based notebook, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. -- Product introduction, Toshiba Satellite 4100XDVD (Pentium II-based notebook) -- Product introduction, Toshiba Satellite 2595 (Pentium II-based notebook) -- Product introduction, Notebook computers -- Product introduction, Laptop computers -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

Toshiba launches 7 Satellites into notebook orbit By John G. Spooner July 19, 1999 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.'s Computer Systems Division last week gave birth to Satellite septuplets. The […]

Published
1999

11. Compaq debuts small DeskPro, cuts PC prices

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Product price, Home computer market, Intel-compatible system, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product introduction, Compaq Deskpro EN (Pentium III-based system) -- Product introduction, Pricing, Compatible computers -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Microcomputers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Compaq debuts small DeskPro, cuts PC prices By John G. Spooner July 19, 1999 Compaq Computer Corp. last week introduced a new small-form-factor DeskPro desktop PC and cut prices on […]

Published
1999

12. Micron maps services strategy

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Company Web site/Web page, Online services, Online information service, Company acquisition/merger, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, NetLimited Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Interland Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Online information services -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Online services -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Web sites, Information services -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Computer industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Abstract

PC maker to announce free-PC program; plans to purchase service provider Micron Electronics Inc. is jumping on the services and free-PC bandwagon in a big way. The direct PC marketer […]

Published
1999

13. NEC expects its notebooks to fill in the blanks

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, Pentium-based notebook, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Packard Bell NEC Inc. NEC Computer Systems Div. -- Product introduction, NEC Versa VX (Pentium II-based notebook) -- Product introduction, NEC Versa LXi (Pentium III-based notebook) -- Product introduction, NEC Versa Lite FX (Pentium-based notebook) -- Product introduction, Notebook computers -- Product introduction, Laptop computers -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

In a game where size does matter, NEC Computer Systems Division is planning the release of new Versa notebook models that fall at both ends of the size spectrum. The […]

Published
1999

14. Compaq sees business info appliances

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Company business planning, Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Hand-held data device, Internet appliance, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product development -- Planning, Hand-held terminals -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning, Information appliances -- Product information, Hand-held computers -- Product information -- Product development -- Planning, Computer industry -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning, Network computers -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning
Abstract

Compaq Computer Corp. is convinced that special-purpose PCs and computing appliances have a place in corporate computing. The Houston PC maker is developing a number of appliances to fit under […]

Published
1999

15. Reorg underscores depth of Compaq woes

Author

Spooner, John G. and Nobel, Carmen

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Computer industry, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Layoff, K6-based system, Company organization, Company business planning, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, 680X0-based system, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Planning -- Reorganization and restructuring, Layoffs, Computer industry -- Planning -- Reorganization and restructuring, Microcomputers -- Planning
Abstract

Losses, layoffs on the way in cost-cutting initiative to make company more efficient, competitive Compaq Computer Corp. is reinventing itself--again. After struggling with months of flat sales and facing only […]

Published
1999

16. IBM lands a blow on Microsoft

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Company legal issue, Government regulation, 64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Microcomputer industry, Operating system, Computer industry, IBM Personal Computer Co. -- Cases -- Laws, regulations and rules, Microsoft Corp. -- Cases -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Department of Justice. Antitrust Division -- Cases, OS/2 (Operating system) -- Cases, Computer software industry -- Cases, Operating systems -- Cases, Computer industry -- Cases
Abstract

In trial, exec says Redmond pushed to drop OS/2, competing software bundles The phrase 'reduce, eliminate or drop' echoed throughout the Microsoft Corp. antitrust trial here last week. That's what […]

Published
1999

17. Range of Windows terminals widens

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Addonics Communications Inc. -- Product introduction, Wyse Technology Inc. -- Product introduction, Acute Technologies Inc. -- Product introduction, Wyse Technology Winterm 5355SE (Network computer) -- Product introduction -- Product/service Evaluations, Acute Technologies ThinCast (Network computer) -- Product introduction -- Product/service Evaluations, Addonics Communications ART4000 (Network computer) -- Product introduction -- Product/service Evaluations, Information appliances, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Network computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

A trio of new thin clients hits the streets this month. The first, a Winterm 5355SE from Wyse Technology Inc., to be announced this week, is based on National Semiconductor […]

Published
1999

18. Compaq focuses on solutions: Amid more executive changes, company fine- tunes strategy for NonStop eBusiness

Author

Spooner, John G. and Dicarlo, Lisa

Subjects
Electronic commerce, Cooperative agreement for product development, Company business planning, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Company product planning, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Planning -- Product development -- Alliances and partnerships, Electronic commerce -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning, Computer industry -- Planning -- Product development -- Alliances and partnerships -- Product information
Abstract

Compaq Computer Corp. is relying heavily on its NonStop eBusiness mantra in an effort to halt its backward slide. As the company realigns to better position itself as a solutions […]

Published
1999

19. Wyse eyes 'thin terminal'

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Network computer, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Internet appliance, Wyse Technology Inc. -- Product development, Information appliances, Computer industry -- Product development, Network computers -- Product development
Abstract

Wyse Technology Inc. has seen the future of the WBT, and it is pocket- size. The Windows-based terminal leader is developing a so-called thin-card terminal based on a forthcoming system-on-a-chip […]

Published
1999

20. AMD eyes corporate notebooks: Chip maker is hoping its K6-III P processor will crack the mobile business market

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Product introduction, AMD K6-3P (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Central processing units -- Product introduction, Microprocessors -- Product introduction, Semiconductor industry -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is looking to capture more of the PC notebook market. The Sunnyvale, Calif., chip maker last week said it is now shipping the mobile version of […]

Published
1999

21. Something old, something Blue

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Company marketing practices, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, International Business Machines Corp. -- Marketing, Computer industry -- Marketing, Microcomputers -- Marketing
Abstract

IBM is selling refurbished PCs to sites that value tried-and-true technology IBM Global Financing is offering a twist on the low-cost PC concept: refurbished PCs. Although some businesses are eyeing […]

Published
1999

22. Compaq streamlines distribution

Author

Spooner, John G. and Nobel, Carmen

Subjects
Channel assembly, Company business planning, Microcomputer industry, Company distribution practices, Computer industry, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Distribution -- Planning, Computer industry -- Distribution -- Planning
Abstract

In the latest move since ousting CEO Eckhard Pfeiffer last month, Compaq Computer Corp. last week overhauled its North American distribution channel. Key to the changes is the formation of […]

Published
1999

23. Dell divides to conquer

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, User need, Company business planning, Pentium-based notebook, Pentium II-based notebook, Microcomputer industry, End user, Computer industry, Dell Inc. -- Product development -- Planning, Notebook computers -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning, Laptop computers -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning, End users -- Product information -- Planning, Computer industry -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning
Abstract

Dell Computer Corp., in an effort to meet the differing needs of business and consumer customers, is pushing the technology envelope on its Inspiron notebook line while focusing on delivering […]

Published
1998

24. IBM, Acer strengthen notebook PC lines

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, Pentium-based notebook, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Acer America Corp. -- Product introduction, IBM Personal Computer Co. -- Product introduction, Acer America Extensa 391T (Pentium-based notebook) -- Product introduction, Acer America Extensa 391C (Pentium-based notebook) -- Product introduction, Acer America Extensa 392C (Pentium-based notebook) -- Product introduction, Acer America TravelMate 7120 (Pentium-based notebook) -- Product introduction, Acer America TravelMate 7130TE (Pentium-based notebook) -- Product introduction, IBM ThinkPad 310ED (Pentium-based notebook) -- Product introduction, Notebook computers -- Product introduction, Laptop computers -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

IBM Personal Computer Co. and Acer America Corp. last week made efforts to fill out their respective portable product lines with new low- and high-end notebooks. IBM announced a new […]

Published
1997

25. Thinning out notebooks

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Pentium-based notebook, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Mitsubishi Corp. -- Product development -- Product introduction, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product introduction -- Product development, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product development -- Product introduction, Packard Bell NEC Inc. NEC Computer Systems Div. -- Product introduction -- Product development, Packard Bell NEC Versa 5060 (Pentium-based notebook) -- Product introduction, Mitsubishi Amity CN (Pentium-based subnotebook) -- Product development, IBM ThinkPad 560 (Pentium-based subnotebook) -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction -- Product development, Computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

When it comes to notebook PCs, thin is in. NEC Computer Systems, IBM Personal Computer Co., Hewlett-Packard Co. and Digital Equipment Corp. are churning out mobile computers that break the […]

Published
1997

26. Power Computing puts its faith in PCs

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Computer industry, K6-based system, Company business planning, 486-based system, Company acquisition/merger, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Company product acquisition, Company product planning, 680X0-based system, Apple Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Product development -- Planning, Power Computing Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Product development -- Planning, Computer industry -- Product development -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Product information -- Planning, Microcomputers -- Product information -- Product development -- Planning
Abstract

Apple Computer Inc. may have taken the core assets of Power Computing Corp. but not its interest in the PC. From Power Computing's perspective, the Apple deal means the company […]

Published
1997

27. THIN IS IN

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, International Business Machines Corp., Intel Corp., Semiconductor industry, Computer industry
Published
2006

28. Lenovo, it's time to grow up

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Hewlett-Packard Co., Computer industry
Published
2006

29. PC firmware: The next generation

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Software quality, Microcomputer industry, Technology application, Computer industry, International Business Machines Corp. -- Technology application, Software -- Technology application, Computer industry -- Technology application
Published
2006

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. Compaq shareholders upbeat : Annual meeting follows close on the heels of Pfeiffer's departure

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Company business management, Company financing, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Finance -- Management, Stockholder meetings -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Computer industry -- Management -- Finance
Abstract

Compaq Computer Corp. shareholders, speaking at the company's annual shareholders meeting here just a week after the surprise ouster of CEO Eckhard Pfeiffer, were optimistic about the computer maker's prospects […]

Published
1999

35. Compaq's latest challenge: Support

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Support services, Company business planning, Customer service, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Services -- Planning, Computer industry -- Services -- Planning, Customer service -- Planning
Abstract

Compaq Computer Corp., a company that's no stranger to challenges, has a new one to contend with: customer support. As the Houston computer manufacturer moves forward with its recently announced […]

Published
1999

36. Dell to install Win 2000 Beta 3

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Laptop/portable computer, 64-bit operating system, Company marketing practices, 32-bit operating system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Computer industry, K6-based system, Product marketing strategy, Beta testing, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Operating system, Home computer market, 680X0-based system, Dell Inc. -- Marketing, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information -- Marketing, Microsoft Windows 2000 (Operating system) -- Testing -- Product information -- Marketing, Dell Computer Dell Precision Workstation 410 (Intel-compatible system) -- Marketing -- Product information, Dell Computer PowerEdge (Intel-compatible system) -- Marketing -- Product information, Dell Computer Latitude CP (Notebook computer) -- Marketing -- Product information, Dell Computer OptiPlex GX1 (Intel-compatible system) -- Marketing -- Product information, Notebook computers -- Marketing -- Product information, File servers -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, Operating systems -- Testing -- Product information, Beta testing -- Product information, Laptop computers -- Marketing -- Product information, Computer industry -- Marketing -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Marketing -- Product information
Abstract

If you want to test Windows 2000--and are willing to pay for a beta-- why not get it preinstalled on a new PC? PC makers such as Dell Computer Corp. […]

Published
1999

37. Components maker enters PC arena

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Company business planning, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Market entry, Home computer market, Computer industry, Company product planning, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, O.P.E.N. America Inc. -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction -- Product information -- Planning, Microcomputers -- Product introduction -- Product information -- Planning
Abstract

PC components maker A Open America is making a run at selling complete PCs. The San Jose, Calif., company, a part of the Acer Group, of Taipei, Taiwan, claims that […]

Published
1999

38. Sub-$1K Compaq desktops offer manageability features

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Pentium II-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product introduction, Compaq Deskpro EN (Pentium III-based system) -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Microcomputers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Inspired by the retail market, where some of the fastest-selling PCs are priced below $600, Compaq Computer Corp. last week released four new corporate desktops priced below $1,000 without monitors. […]

Published
1999

39. Wintel pumps life into PCs

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Company marketing practices, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Intel Corp. -- Marketing, Microsoft Corp. -- Marketing, Computer industry -- Marketing, Microcomputers -- Marketing
Abstract

At WinHEC Microsoft, Intel debut joint projects to boost PCs Microsoft Corp. and Intel Corp. banded together last week to try to keep PCs at the center of the computing […]

Published
1999

40. NEC has a new image for IT

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, Pentium II-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Packard Bell NEC Inc. NEC Computer Systems Div. -- Product introduction, NEC PowerMate ES 5200 (Pentium III-based system) -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, Microcomputers -- Product introduction
Abstract

New PowerMate ES 5200 has universal motherboard throughout line NEC Computer Systems Division, which last week launched a new line of enterprise desktops, is suggesting motherboard monogamy as a way […]

Published
1999

41. Vendors add multimedia heft to Windows terminals

Author

Spooner, John G. and Knowles, Anne

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Computer industry, Intel-compatible system, K6-based system, Network management software, Network software, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Microcomputer/LAN data communications software, Mainframe/minicomputer management software, 680X0-based system, Wyse Technology Inc. -- Product introduction, Citrix Systems Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) -- Product introduction, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product introduction, WinFrame 1.8 (Network software) -- Product introduction, Citrix Resource Management Services (Network management software) -- Product introduction, HP Net Vectra GT310 (Intel-compatible system) -- Product introduction, MetaFrame 1.8 (Network software) -- Product introduction, Computer software industry -- Product introduction, Compatible computers -- Product introduction, Network software -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, Microcomputers -- Product introduction, Network management software -- Product introduction
Abstract

Windows terminals got a shot in the arm last week with announcements of new products from Hewlett-Packard Co., Wyse Technology Inc. and Citrix Systems Inc. HP introduced a new high-end […]

Published
1999

42. PC sales falter in early '99

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Company financing, Microcomputer industry, Company earnings/profit, Computer industry, Dell Inc. -- Finance -- Company sales and earnings, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Finance -- Company sales and earnings, Interland Inc. -- Finance -- Company sales and earnings, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Finance -- Company sales and earnings, Computer industry -- Finance -- Company sales and earnings
Abstract

Corporations' upgrades slow--and so do the revenues of OEMs Is the PC industry in for a slowdown? Voicing concerns over slowing PC sales and falling prices, PC makers Compaq Computer […]

Published
1999

43. Intel to deliver IA-64 software development platforms next month

Author

DiCarlo, Lisa and Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Company business planning, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Company product planning, Intel Corp. -- Planning -- Product information, Computer industry -- Planning -- Product information
Abstract

Barring further delays, Intel Corp. is on track to launch its first 64- bit chip, Merced, in mid-2000. Next month, Intel will host a software developers event at which the […]

Published
1999

44. HP Desktop Trio Embraces PIII

Author

Spooner, John G. and Nobel, Carmen

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Pentium III-based system, PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Computer industry, K6-based system, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, 680X0-based system, Intel Corp. -- Product information -- Product introduction, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product introduction, HP Vectra VLi8 (Pentium III-based system) -- Product introduction -- Product information, HP Brio BAX (Pentium III-based system) -- Product introduction -- Product information, Intel Pentium III (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction -- Product information, Central processing units -- Product introduction -- Product information, Microprocessors -- Product introduction -- Product information, Semiconductor industry -- Product introduction -- Product information, Computer industry -- Product introduction -- Product information, Computers -- Product introduction -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Product introduction -- Product information
Abstract

IBM, Dell, others also plan systems based on Intel's newest Pentium chip IT managers can expect a cavalcade of new Pentium III-based desktop PCs to be announced this week when […]

Published
1999

45. Pentium III Plugs Hole for Intel, Not for IT

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Pentium III-based system, Semiconductor industry, PowerPC-based system, Semiconductor device, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Computer industry, K6-based system, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, 680X0-based system, Intel Corp. -- Product development, Intel Pentium III (Microprocessor) -- Product development, Central processing units -- Product development, Microprocessors -- Product development, Semiconductor industry -- Product development, Computer industry -- Product development, Computers -- Product development, Microcomputers -- Product development
Abstract

Intel Corp.'s Pentium III may solve more problems for Intel than it does for IT managers. At a Preview Day event this week in San Jose, Calif., Intel plans to […]

Published
1999

46. IBM PCs Treat Small Business

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Pentium II-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product introduction, IBM PC 300GL (Pentium II-based system) -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, Microcomputers -- Product introduction
Abstract

New series features productivity, management, speech recognition software IBM is thinking small with its new line of PCs for small businesses. The PC300GL Small Business Series, which was released last […]

Published
1999

47. PC Prices Hitting New Lows

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Pentium II-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, emachines Inc. -- Product introduction, eMachines eTower 333c (Pentium II-based system) -- Product introduction, eMachines eTower 333id (Pentium II-based system) -- Product introduction, emachines eTower 300c (Pentium II-based system) -- Product introduction, emachines eTower 333i (Pentium II-based system) -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, Microcomputers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Emachines targets small, medium businesses with systems starting at $399 IT managers not satisfied with sub-$1,000 or even sub-$800 PC prices can turn now to Emachines Inc. for PCs below […]

Published
1999

48. NCs Keep Shelves Stocked

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Network computer, Company systems management, Microcomputer industry, Food and beverage production/distribution software, Technology application, Computer industry, Internet appliance, AmeriServe Food Distribution Inc. -- Information management -- Technology application, Oracle America Inc. -- Product information -- Information management -- Technology application, Sun Microsystems JavaStation (Network computer) -- Usage -- Product information, Information appliances -- Case studies -- Product information -- Technology application, Food industry -- Information management -- Product information -- Case studies -- Technology application, Computer industry -- Product information -- Information management -- Case studies -- Technology application, Network computers -- Case studies -- Product information -- Usage -- Technology application
Abstract

Food distributor to use JavaStations for inventory control Following is the full text of a story that was printed only in part in the Dec. 21/28 issue. Thanks to a […]

Published
1999

49. Prices to Keep Sliding in '99

Author

Spooner, John G. and Gladstone, Darren

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Semiconductor device, Software quality, Market trend/market analysis, Microcomputer industry, Future of computing, Computer industry, Preview of coming year, Computer software industry -- Forecasts and trends, Software -- Forecasts and trends, Semiconductor industry -- Forecasts and trends, Computer industry -- Forecasts and trends, Technological forecasting -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

PC vendors will be in a dither, while IT should have (most of) the answers For many vendors, the coming year will be full of uncertainty. For IT managers, though, […]

Published
1999

50. Dell, NEC Cut PC Prices

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Laptop/portable computer, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Intel-compatible system, Computer industry, Company pricing policy, K6-based system, Pentium II-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, 680X0-based system, Dell Inc. -- Prices and rates, Packard Bell NEC Inc. NEC Computer Systems Div. -- Prices and rates, Dell Computer OptiPlex GX1p (Intel-compatible system) -- Prices and rates, Dell Computer OptiPlex G1 (Pentium II-based system) -- Prices and rates, NEC Versa SX (Pentium II-based notebook) -- Prices and rates, NEC Versa Note (Pentium-based notebook) -- Prices and rates, Notebook computers -- Prices and rates, Compatible computers -- Prices and rates, Laptop computers -- Prices and rates, Computer industry -- Prices and rates, Microcomputers -- Prices and rates
Abstract

PC vendors last week gave customers an early holiday present, shaving several hundred dollars off their PC prices. Dell Computer Corp. last week took the axe to prices on its […]

Published
1998

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