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1. EMC in the east: the storage maker tees up to build Japanese relations

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Company marketing practices, Company business planning, Data storage device, Dell EMC -- Marketing, Computer storage devices -- Planning -- Marketing, Computer peripherals industry -- Marketing -- Planning
Abstract

The storage maker tees up to build Japanese relations. The war between Hopkinton Mass.-based EMC Corp., the $1.92-billion storage solutions company, and its behemoth $72-billion competitor, IBM, is a worldwide […]

Published
1996

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 820 chip set trips up Intel - To spur development, Intel releases technical details of its 64-bit processor

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Software quality, Microprocessor upgrade, Product defect/failure, Intel Corp. -- Product defects and recalls -- Product development, Intel 820 (Microprocessor) -- Product defects and recalls, Central processing units -- Product defects and recalls -- Product development, Microprocessors -- Product defects and recalls -- Product development, Semiconductor industry -- Product defects and recalls -- Product development, Product quality, Computers -- Product development
Abstract

If the three-strike rule applied to the chip business, Intel Corp.'s 820 chip set would be sitting on the bench. The Santa Clara, Calif., company announced last week that it […]

Published
2000

9. Thunderbird built for speed - But AMD's next-generation Athlon processor also keeps pricing on track

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Company marketing practices, Microprocessor upgrade, Product marketing strategy, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Marketing, AMD Thunderbird (Microprocessor) -- Marketing -- Product information, Central processing units -- Marketing -- Product information, Microprocessors -- Marketing -- Product information, Semiconductor industry -- Marketing -- Product information
Abstract

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is getting ready to turn the key on Thunderbird, a chip that will offer increased computing performance without a large price premium. AMD, in Sunnyvale, Calif., […]

Published
2000

10. Intel, AMD compete in value PC drag race

Author

Spooner, John G. and Popovich, Ken

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

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is revving up a new processor, code-named after the sports car Spitfire, with the aim of out-powering Intel Corp.'s Celeron chip in the value PC space. […]

Published
2000

11. Code-Name Consolidation

Author

Foley, Mary Jo and Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Microsoft Corp. -- Product development, Computer software industry -- Product development, Operating systems, Product application, Operating system, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Microsoft Windows 2000 (Operating system)
Published
2000

12. Microsoft reviews post-Win2K plans

Author

Foley, Mary Jo and Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Company marketing practices, 64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Operating system, Product marketing strategy, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information -- Marketing, Microsoft Windows 2000 (Operating system) -- Marketing -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, Operating systems -- Marketing -- Product information
Abstract

Just a month after consolidating operating system responsibilities under Group Vice President Jim Allchin, Microsoft Corp. has taken a detour on its Windows road map. Microsoft had planned to develop […]

Published
2000

13. Intel feeling pressure to release faster PIIIs

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Intel Corp. -- Product introduction, Intel Pentium III-800 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Intel Pentium III 750 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Central processing units -- Product introduction, Microprocessors -- Product introduction, Semiconductor industry -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Intel corp. could deliver a surprise holiday gift to computer users this week. The chip manufacturer is planning to announce as early as this week its 750MHz and 800MHz Pentium […]

Published
1999

14. 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

15. AMD to expand its Athlon processor line

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Product introduction, Advanced Micro Devices Athlon 800 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Central processing units -- Product introduction, Microprocessors -- Product introduction, Semiconductor industry -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. has outlined aggressive plans for its new Athlon processors. In a surprise announcement two weeks ago, the company said it will begin shipping a 750MHz version […]

Published
1999

16. 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

17. 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

18. AMD takes performance reins

Author

Knowles, Anne and Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Company pricing policy, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Product information -- Product introduction, AMD Athlon (Microprocessor) -- Prices and rates -- Product information -- Product introduction, Advanced Micro Devices Athlon 700 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction -- Product information -- Prices and rates, Central processing units -- Product introduction -- Prices and rates -- Product information, Microprocessors -- Product introduction -- Prices and rates -- Product information, Semiconductor industry -- Product introduction -- Product information, Computers -- Product introduction -- Product information
Abstract

Intel's remaining X86 competitor delivers its 700MHz Athlon processor Advanced Micro Devices Inc. last week inched closer to the enterprise- into rival Intel Corp.'s territory. AMD began shipping its new […]

Published
1999

19. RDRAM snafu shanghais 820

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Software quality, Microprocessor upgrade, Product defect/failure, Intel Corp. -- Product defects and recalls, Rambus Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Intel 820 (Microprocessor) -- Product defects and recalls, Central processing units -- Product defects and recalls, Microprocessors -- Product defects and recalls, Semiconductor industry -- Product defects and recalls, Product quality
Abstract

In the 11th hour, Intel delays new chip set after finding memory errors Less than a week before the scheduled launch of its 820 chip set, Intel Corp. confirmed last […]

Published
1999

20. Intel, AMD processor price war escalates

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Company pricing policy, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Prices and rates, Intel Corp. -- Prices and rates, AMD K6-2+ (Microprocessor) -- Prices and rates, Intel Pentium III (Microprocessor) -- Prices and rates, Central processing units -- Prices and rates, Microprocessors -- Prices and rates, Semiconductor industry -- Prices and rates
Abstract

Intel Corp. reduced processor prices for the second time in a month, cutting the cost of desktop Pentium III and Celeron chips by up to 15 percent last week. The […]

Published
1999

21. Intel chip blitz: 13 new Pentium IIIs expected in 2 months

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Intel Corp. -- Product introduction -- Product development, Intel Pentium III 500 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Intel Pentium III-650 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Intel Pentium III-667 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Intel 820 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Intel Pentium III 550 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Intel Pentium III-700 (Microprocessor) -- Product development -- Product introduction, Intel Pentium III 600 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Central processing units -- Product introduction -- Product development, Microprocessors -- Product introduction -- Product development, Semiconductor industry -- Product introduction -- Product development, Computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Intel Corp. is preparing to pump out a serious amount of megahertz over the next two months. By the end of next month, Intel will have introduced more than 13 […]

Published
1999

22. Celeron to pack more punch :Intel plans to move the low-end CPU to a Coppermine Pentium III core

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Company business planning, Performance improvement, Microprocessor upgrade, Company product planning, Intel Corp. -- Planning -- Product information, Intel Celeron (Microprocessor) -- Usage -- Product information, Central processing units -- Design and construction -- Usage -- Product information, Microprocessors -- Design and construction -- Usage -- Product information, Semiconductor industry -- Planning -- Product information
Abstract

Intel Corp. is planning next year to significantly improve the performance of low-cost desktop PCs by moving its Celeron chip to a new processor core. The Santa Clara, Calif., chip […]

Published
1999

23. Intel to unveil details on Merced

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Company business planning, Microprocessor upgrade, RAM, Company product planning, Intel Corp. -- Product development -- Planning, Intel Merced (Microprocessor) -- Product development -- Product information, Central processing units -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning, Microprocessors -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning, Semiconductor industry -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning, Random access memory -- Product development -- Product information -- Planning, Computers -- Product development -- Product information
Abstract

Intel to unveil details on Merced Developers conference to also reveal memory, connectivity road maps By John G. Spooner July 26, 1999 Intel Corp.'s first 64-bit processor may be a […]

Published
1999

24. PC WEEK: Prices poised to take dip in roller-coaster LCD market

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Flat panel display, Market trend/market analysis, LCD display, Flat panel displays -- Forecasts and trends, Information display systems -- Forecasts and trends, Electronic components industry -- Forecasts and trends, Liquid crystal displays -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

Prices poised to take dip in roller-coaster LCD market By John G. Spooner July 26, 1999 the end is near for the shortage of LCD panels, which has driven up […]

Published
1999

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. Palm will tie into CA Unicenter

Author

Spooner, John G. and Nobel, Carmen

Subjects
Network management software, Software quality, Microcomputer/LAN data communications software, Mainframe/minicomputer management software, Product enhancement, Palm Computing Corp -- Product enhancement, CA Technologies Inc. -- Product enhancement, CA-Unicenter/The Next Generation (Network management software) -- Product enhancement, Software -- Product enhancement, Computer software industry -- Product enhancement, Network management software -- Product enhancement
Abstract

Palm will tie into CA Unicenter Integration with management software essential for corporate acceptance By Carmen Nobel and John G. Spooner July 19, 1999 Heeding customer demand, handheld device makers […]

Published
1999

29. 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

30. 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

31. Glitch in Intel's 810 chip set warps time

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Microprocessor, Product defect/failure, Real-time system, Intel Corp. -- Product defects and recalls, Intel 810 (Microprocessor) -- Product defects and recalls, Semiconductor industry -- Product defects and recalls, Microprocessors -- Product defects and recalls, Real-time systems -- Equipment and supplies
Abstract

Bad timing is not something Intel Corp. is known for, but a glitch in the company's 810 chip set's real-time clock is causing some new desktop PCs to be delayed. […]

Published
1999

32. Wintel cranks up workstations

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Company product planning, Cooperative agreement for product development, Intel-compatible system, Performance improvement, Intel Corp. -- Product development, Microsoft Corp. -- Product development, Computer industry -- Product development, Computer software industry -- Product development, Microcomputers -- Product development, Workstations (Computers) -- Product development
Abstract

Microsoft and Intel collaborate to beef up performance and volume With eyes on new markets, Intel Corp. and Microsoft Corp. are working together to raise the bar on Wintel workstation […]

Published
1999

33. Win2000, Meet Your Siblings

Author

Foley, Mary Jo and Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Microsoft Corp. -- Product development, Computer software industry -- Product development, Operating systems -- Product development, Operating system, Software product development, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Microsoft Neptune (Operating system) -- Product development, Microsoft Millennium (Operating system) -- Product development
Published
1999

34. 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

35. IBM, Toshiba to dissolve their DRAM joint venture

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Company organization, Semiconductor industry, Company business management, Company joint venture, DRAM, Company restructuring/company reorganization, RAM, International Business Machines Corp. -- Joint ventures -- Reorganization and restructuring -- Management, Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc. -- Joint ventures -- Reorganization and restructuring -- Management, Dominion Semiconductor L.L.C. -- Management -- Reorganization and restructuring -- Joint ventures, Dynamic random access memory, Semiconductor industry -- Management -- Reorganization and restructuring -- Joint ventures, Random access memory, Dynamic cell
Abstract

IBM and Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc. last week agreed to part ways on a joint DRAM manufacturing venture. Meanwhile, Intel Corp. and three other semiconductor manufacturers agreed on a […]

Published
1999

36. 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

37. Microsoft nears the first builds of 'Neptune'; new OS could remedy usability shortcomings

Author

Foley, Mary Jo and Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Software development/engineering, 64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Software quality, Operating system, Microsoft Corp. -- Product development, Microsoft Neptune (Operating system) -- Product development, Computer software industry -- Product development, Software -- Product development, Operating systems -- Product development, Software engineering -- Product development
Abstract

Mary Jo Foley and John G. Spooner Microsoft Corp. is attempting to churn out this month its first internal builds of Neptune, the code name for the first consumer version […]

Published
1999

38. AMD goes for gold with Athlon

Author

Spooner, John G.

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

Amid dire earnings warnings, chip maker targets K7 as rival to Pentium III Let the games begin, now that advanced Micro Devices Inc. has shipped Athlon, its next-generation processor. AMD […]

Published
1999

39. Intel hits 0.18-micron bump

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Product delay, Microprocessor upgrade, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Product introduction -- Product development, Intel Corp. -- Product development -- Product introduction, AMD K7 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Intel Coppermine (Microprocessor) -- Product development -- Product introduction, Intel Pentium III 600 (Microprocessor) -- Product development -- Product introduction, Central processing units -- Product development -- Product introduction, Microprocessors -- Product development -- Product introduction, Semiconductor industry -- Product development -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product development -- Product introduction
Abstract

Chip maker delays 600MHz Pentium IIIs to redress performance problems Intel Corp. has rejiggered its fall Pentium III launch schedule to give it time to iron out kinks in chips […]

Published
1999

40. 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

41. PC picture looking rosier

Author

Spooner, John G.

Abstract

But computer makers strive to buoy corporate prices PC makers don't expect year 2000 issues to stall corporate PC sales in the second half of the year as they originally […]

Published
1999

42. 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

43. Compaq breathes new life into Alpha processor

Author

Nobel, Carmen and Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product introduction, Compaq Alpha 21264 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Central processing units -- Product introduction, Microprocessors -- Product introduction, Semiconductor industry -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Compaq Computer Corp. is finally committing to its Alpha technology with new systems and a CPU road map. The Houston-based PC maker, along with Alpha Processor Inc. and Samsung Electronics […]

Published
1999

44. New twist on custom preinstalls: HP will ship PCs with buyers' software images loaded using OSA's netDeploy

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Application installation/distribution software, Contract agreement, Application development software, Systems management utility, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Contracts, Open Software Associates Inc. -- Contracts, netDeploy 4.0 (Application installation/distribution software) -- Contracts, Computer software industry -- Contracts, Program development software, Systems software -- Contracts
Abstract

Installing new software manually on every desktop gets old fast, so Hewlett-Packard Co. has come up with a way for IT managers to order PCs loaded with custom software from […]

Published
1999

45. 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

46. 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

47. Bluetooth's on track for 2000

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Wireless network, Cellular transmission equipment, Wireless LAN/WAN system, Wireless technology, Telecommunications equipment, Technology application, Wireless modem, Computer network equipment industry, Telecommunications equipment industry, Ericsson Inc. -- Product development -- Technology application, Intel Corp. -- Product development -- Technology application, Toshiba Corp. -- Product development -- Technology application, Wireless communication systems -- Standards -- Product development -- Technology application, Communications equipment -- Product development -- Standards -- Technology application, Telecommunications equipment industry -- Standards -- Product development -- Technology application, Mobile communication systems -- Standards -- Product development -- Technology application, Computer network equipment industry -- Standards -- Product development -- Technology application, Wireless local area networks (Computer networks) -- Standards -- Product development -- Technology application
Abstract

Wireless networking spec due soon; wares expected within six months Bluetooth Wireless Networking Technology for PCs and handheld devices is continuing to push forward toward wide availability next year. With […]

Published
1999

48. IBM, Acer ink development, purchasing deal

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Contract agreement, Acer Inc. -- Contracts, International Business Machines Corp. -- Contracts
Abstract

IBM's technology group and the acer Group last week strengthened their ties with a new, far-reaching purchasing and technology-sharing agreement estimated to be worth $8 billion over seven years. The […]

Published
1999

49. Office For Sale, But Not For Rent

Author

Spooner, John G.

Subjects
Corel Corp. -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, Integrated software -- Marketing, Product marketing strategy, Business application suite, Business, Computers and office automation industries, WordPerfect Office 2000 (Business application suite) -- Marketing, Microsoft Office 2000 (Business application suite) -- Marketing
Published
1999

50. 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

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