Wal-Mart removes Linux PC from store shelves
Wal-Mart has stopped selling Everex's Linux-based PC in its stores because of a tepid response from customers, although it will continue to sell the product online, the retailer said Tuesday.
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IBM, Hitachi team up to advance chip research
IBM and Hitachi are expected to announce a research agreement this week in which the companies will collaborate to improve semiconductor technology, including shrinking the features on silicon chips.
Cloudbooks may include Intel's Diamondville processor
Everex is refreshing its Cloudbook line of ultraportable, Linux-based notebooks with redesigned models that may eventually include low-power Intel Diamondville processors, bigger screens and more storage.
OLPC searching for a new CEO, reorganizing departments
The One Laptop Per Child Project wants to be as efficient as a commercial organization, and to that end is searching for a new CEO and reorganizing departments, the nonprofit organization's chairman said on this week.
Intel to deliver six-core Xeon processor this year
Intel on Wednesday confirmed that it would ship the six-core Xeon processor in the second half of this year, putting to rest rumors about the processor's actual ship date.
Retailers increasingly boost notebook sales
The trend toward users buying notebook computers instead of desktop PCs is helping boost market share for companies that have a strong retail presence, such as Hewlett-Packard and Acer, according to analysts.
Samsung's new drives can give laptops 1TB of storage
To meet the growing storage needs of laptop users, Samsung Electronics on Tuesday introduced a 500G-byte hard drive that could provide a notebook PC with as much as 1T byte of storage.
HP exec: Supply and services next printing booster
As printer prices decline, consumers will continue to pay for supplies like cartridges and services like digital photo prints, which will ultimately generate larger revenues than units shipped, a Hewlett-Packard executive said on Monday.
DIGITAL GEAR - Accessories start plugging into Eee PC
Asus introduced the Eee PC in October, but accessories for the ultraportable have just started trickling out as users familiarize themselves with the PC. The accessories, which include an extended battery, mice and travel chargers, provide additional power, convenience and protection to Eee PCs.
Dell revenue falls short of analyst estimates
Dell reported revenue of nearly US$16 billion for the fourth quarter of 2008, up 10 percent from a year ago, but fell short of analyst estimates.
Intel plans dual-core version of Diamondville
Intel's low-power processor code-named Diamondville will initially be available as a single-core processor, but the company is planning a dual-core version, said a source familiar with Intel's plans.
Server revenue could slow in 2008, after strong 2007
The global server market could be headed for a slowdown this year, market researcher IDC said Wednesday, after one of the strongest years ever in 2007.
Move over MacBook Air, Lenovo unveils ultrathin ThinkPad X300 laptop
Lenovo on Monday launched the much-anticipated ThinkPad X300 ultraportable, challenging Apple's MacBook Air as the lightest and thinnest notebook available today.
US, EU tackle counterfeiting with raids
US and European authorities seized thousands of pieces of counterfeit computer hardware in a major operation in November and December, they announced Friday.
HP dishes out best online support, survey says
The world's top PC vendor, Hewlett-Packard, beat competitors Dell, Lenovo and Apple to provide the best online customer support, according to survey released on Tuesday by The Customer Respect Group.