Stephen Baker
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Will Windows 7 reboot PC sales?
News Boost to tech business from Microsoft's new operating system may be buffered, as economy remains primary reason for holdup in PC sales.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Chip Company, Microsoft Windows 7, Sales, Microsoft Windows, analyst, PC, Netbook
AMD cuts prices to pave way for 1.1-GHz chip
News Advanced Micro Devices slashed prices yesterday on its Athlon and Duron processors by 28 to 44 percent to pave the way for a 1.1-GHz chip coming at the end of the month.
Analysts play tug-of-war over Compaq's future
News As the second quarter comes to an end, analysts are still at odds over the financial and strategic health of personal computer maker Compaq Computer.
Macs and PCs found shacking up
News New study finds that the vast majority of those with an Apple computer also own at least one Windows-based PC.
Tags: Personal Computers, Desktops, Notebooks and tablets, Owner, Apple Inc., Computer, Survey, Electronics, Apple Macintosh, GPS
Apple owns the premium PC market at US retail
News Ninety-one percent of computers priced over $1,000 are purchased from Apple, according to the June tally of the PC market from the NPD Group.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, Apple Macintosh, Notebook, Stephen Baker, computer, Apple iPod, NPD Group Inc., PC
Report: Consumer confusion over netbooks and notebooks
News A report issued by the NPD Group revealed 60 percent of consumers who purchased a netbook thought it works the same as a notebook.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Consumer Technology, Notebook, Stephen Baker, research company, Mobility, NPD Group Inc., manufacturer, PC, Netbook
Amazon earnings miss a beat
News Online auction site disappoints Wall Street expectations, blaming a one-time payment to Toys "R" Us for the decline in profits.
Tags: E-commerce, Earning reports/forecasts, Video Game, eBay Inc., Video, Stock, Sales, Stephen Baker, Amazon.com Inc., Earnings
As mobile future looms, Apple milks iMac margins
News The new iMacs aren't very different from their predecessors in price and features, signaling that amid a cratering desktop market, Apple's main Mac focus is the notebook.
Tags: Desktops, Mac OS, Apple Inc., Mobile, Price, Apple MacBook, Apple iMac, Apple Macintosh, Sales, Notebook
PC maker Emachines files to go public
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HP's got CD-RW for a budget
News HP is bringing CD-rewritable drives to its low-end PCs, adding three new PCs with CD-RW drives to its consumer Pavilion line. This is meant to capitalize on the popularity of recording music onto CDs, as well as backing up data and storing photos.
Apple event fuels speculation
News Apple Computer on Friday scheduled a press event for May 1 with CEO Steve Jobs, sparking speculation that he will unveil new Macs or announce plans for retail stores.
Intel unplugs AnyPoint wireless line
News The chipmaker blames Windows XP for the demise of AnyPoint, its line of wireless home networking cards and access points for consumers.
Retailers plugging PlayStation 2, but consumers beware
News Ad circulars in weekend newspapers began touting the PlayStation 2 (PS2), although retailers concede that your chances of getting one are slim when the game console debuts Thursday.
HP to turn on music service, flat-panel TVs
News Hewlett-Packard plans to offer flat-panel televisions and its own digital music service early next year, according to a source close to the company.
Compaq cuts deals to regain PC retail crown
News Compaq Computer isn't taking its recent setbacks in retail PC sales lightly and is signing deals to try to regain its lead in the market from rival Hewlett-Packard.
