How attractive is a US$399 Mac clone?
Apple's current pricing strategy may encourage buyers in the Asia-Pacific region to turn away from Mac-cloned machines, says an IDC analyst.
Dell and Ericsson ink mobile-broadband deal
As Dell has already said it will use Qualcomm's Gobi mobile-broadband chipset, the PC maker may be planning to use Ericsson modules in low-cost subnotebooks.
Dell to cut PC energy use by 25 percent
After showing off an ultrasmall PC for consumers, computer maker sets 2010 energy efficiency targets for notebooks, desktops, servers, related components.
Gates: Every surface to be a computer
At CEO Summit, Microsoft chairman says new user interfaces, particularly touch, will change the "individual's office, the home, the living room".
RFID chips adopted for door ticket of Beijing Olympic Games
For the first time in Olympics, more than 16 million tickets will have RFID chips embedded in them.
Philippine govt anxious over Intel's potential exit
Local Cavite government wants to hold talks with the chipmaker regarding the possibility that Intel may shut its test and assembly facility in the Philippine province.
Samsung eyes businesses with new offerings
Company launches new range of printing devices and applications customizable for small and midsize businesses and large enterprises.
AMD shuffles executives, creates new engineering group
Randy Allen will now run Advanced Micro Devices' processor group, as Mario Rivas pays the price for the Barcelona debacle.
Gartner: IT bosses must prepare for cloud computing
The analyst says IT managers must start planning now if they want to avoid implementing tech from Google and closing down their own data centers.
Atos wants 'invisible' tech at Beijing 2008
With less than three months to go before the start of the Olympics, Atos Origin is preparing to fulfill the objective of remaining unnoticed throughout the world's largest sporting event.
Virtualization saves US$1.7M for Corporate Express
Server virtualization has saved business supply giant Corporate Express US$1.7 million and allowed it to ditch more than 90 percent of its existing server hardware.
AMD revises server road map
Troubled company looks ahead to a new six-core processor and the arrival of a next-generation core well into the next decade.
WD claims top spot for external drives
Western Digital claims top spot for external drives expecting over 1.1 billion of sales for PCs, Macs and digital cameras by year-end.
Intel spells out opportunities
Intel announces a series of technology trends namely video and computer portability that will provide better business opportunities.
OEMs must take hard, solid look at disk drives
They should quit pitting hard disk drives against solid-state drives, and focus on the strengths of each to add value in offerings, analyst urges.
Intel updates graphics with multimedia capabilities
The chipmaker's long-awaited DirectX-10 graphics update for its chipsets is available. Also on tap: A G35-based DG35EC Classic motherboard.
HP announces Sustainable IT Ecosystem Lab
The company's facility will investigate 'green' concepts including swapping out copper for fibre within PCs and making advertising hoardings from electronic paper.
Seagate sets 5-year target for 2-billionth drive
Hard drive maker sees flash-based drives only as "incremental" growth for both the industry and company, according to a Seagate executive.
Fastest AMD chips run with circuit-board fix
A report from review site AnandTech says AMD's high-end quad-core Phenom processors can work, with modifications, on a number of low-end motherboards with built-in graphics.
Another team joins race to advance chip software
Stanford University joins race to advance chip software to increase performance per watt.
3Com's new chief to be based in China
The move to base Bob Mao, who speaks fluent English and Mandarin, in China signals the company's commitment to the Chinese market.
HP makes memory from a once theoretical circuit
Several decades ago, a Berkeley professor said there should be a circuit that can remember what's happened to it. Now, HP is showing it actually exists.
Blu-ray player sales down despite format war's conclusion
Sales of standalone player not benefiting from HD DVD's exit from the market, according to figures from NPD.
HP drives Print 2.0 to business markets
Hewlett-Packard proves to be on the right track with its Print 2.0 strategy that helps SMBs to optimize, secure business workflow and increase productivity.
NCR debuts 'self-healing' ATMs in SEA
The automated teller machines, which include the ability to reset in the event of software failures, are designed to help drive more revenue for banks, the vendor says.
Intel: PCs to continue growth in emerging markets
Chipmaker says desktop computers still has growth potential for at least another 10 years, albeit at a much slower rate compared to mobile PCs.
Epson Philippines posts growth, revamps strategy
Japanese electronics company reports 10 percent revenue growth from Philippine operations, but admits enterprise marketing strategy needs an "overhaul".
Multicore CPUs drive change
The rise of multi-core technology demands people with the right skills around open source and multi-threaded programming.
Chipmakers team up for home-networking standard
Intel, Texas Instruments, and others say powerline networking is the future of the connected home.
AMD throws its weight behind 'balanced' platform
The high-definition movement and a growing number of gamers add wind to the chipmaker's tune of blending strong CPU and graphics performance.
Sun pushes its green IT agenda
The server maker claims companies are still split between altruism and cost saving when it comes to energy-efficient computing.
Xerox melts ink to stay green
At famed Palo Alto Research Center, the company previews advances in solid ink technology for consumer desktop printers.
Intel links with Cray for supercomputers, denting AMD
The two companies enter into a multiyear agreement on high-performance computing. That's not going to sit well with AMD.
AMD launches Business Class platform
The chipmaker says the enterprise-focused platform, which comes with a new line-up of Phenom and Athlon processors, will offer guaranteed stability for at least two years.
Computer makers on bull run in Asia
Computer makers are experiencing a bull run in Asia with PC sales climbing 19 percent in the first quarter of the year, research firm IDC said Thursday.
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