Entries in 'PCs' (70)
Mystery Shopper - high power PCs
NEWSComputer House
At the back of the store I found a staff member working on a PC. I informed him that I had a reasonably open budget – it ...
Tablets grind down PC sales
NEWSNew research has blamed a slump in PC sales on the rising popularity of tablets, in particular the Apple iPad.
Market analyst iSuppli notes that worldwide PC shipments amounted ...
HP to cut almost 1,000 UK jobs
NEWSHewlett-Packard is set to make redundant 934 of its UK employees as part of its plans to cut a total of 9,000 jobs worldwide.
Sony launches new touchscreen PCs
NEWSSony has announced a new range of all-in-one touchscreen, entry level VAIO PCs, the J Touch series.
Are smartphones the future of the PC industry?
NEWSLeading firms in the mobile phone and PC markets are preparing for their worlds to fuse together, as they continue to forge cross-industry alliances to fortify themselves against a changing ...
Amp maker seeks disties for hybrid PC
NEWSBritish amplification pioneer Orange Amps is on the lookout for distributors for its new hybrid PC/guitar amplifier.
HP public sector strikes suspended
NEWSHewlett-Packard has narrowly avoided fresh strikes in its Enterprise Services division, after holding last minute talks with trade union PCS in an attempt to pacify disgruntled staff.
Non-food sales grow at Sainsbury's
NEWSNon-food sales including PC hardware and software grew three times the rate of food at Sainsbury’s in Q4, according to the supermarket chain’s latest results.
HP faces more industrial action
NEWSHewlett Packard is facing another round of strikes in the UK, as the row between management and union employees continues over jobs and pay cuts.
Stone unveils education-focused PCs
NEWSThe Stone Group has launched a range of new PCs aimed at the education market, including an all-in-one machine, an energy-saving laptop and two compact desktops.
Developing nations could face 'e-waste mountains'
NEWSDeveloping countries risk creating giant mountains of electronic waste as their consumption of PCs and gadgets increases, the UN has warned.
Dell makes $6.5m in sales through Twitter
NEWSPromoting products on Twitter has generated over $6.5 million in orders for Dell, the company has said.
PC shipments down in Q2 2009
NEWSWorldwide PC shipments dropped by over two per cent in the second quarter of this year, with the value of shipments down 19.1 per cent, according to research.
PC downloads top $1bn in '09
NEWSThe value of the PC digital distribution will comfortably sail past the $1bn barrier this year.
Novatech won't charge for Windows 7 upgrade
NEWSNovatech has become the first UK vendor to say that it will not charge its customers to 'upgrade' to Windows 7.
Realtime predicts PCs to overtake consoles
NEWSRealtime Distribution has predicted that PC gaming will overtake consoles as the dominant format, adding the company is best placed to benefit from that shift.
Global PC sales fall
NEWSWorldwide PC shipments fell less than expected in the first quarter of 2009, but market watcher IDC has cautioned that key markets remain weak.
Gaming sales still strong despite economic crisis
NEWSThe recession has failed to impact consumer spend on gaming hardware, according to the latest figures from research house JPR.
Gateway brand to launch next month
NEWSAcer will relaunch the Gateway brand at the end of this month, with the vendor revealing its plans to introduce netbooks and servers under the marquee before the end of ...
Carphone Warehouse prepares for 40-store expansion
NEWSAfter severing ties with its telecoms sister-firm TalkTalk, The Carphone Warehouse is planning a huge expansion of its retail base, with 30-40 new stores which are scheduled to be opened ...
