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Gateway takes Staples to school
July 19, 2005
Gateway has inked a deal to put its notebook computers in more than 875 Staples retail stores just in time for the back-to-school buying season.
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It's all about the iPod
October 12, 2004
New surveys credit Apple with overwhelming market share and brand recognition, but competitors may find success at the low end of market.
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AMD cuts prices on many chips
August 1, 2005
Chips for servers and notebooks, as well as single- and dual-core Athlon processors, get price cuts in time for back-to-school buying.
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Office Depot to offer $99 PC with $99 shipping
September 1, 2006
Even with hefty shipping cost, post-rebate price is relatively low. And deal doesn't require subscription to Internet service.
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Gateway gears up for back to school
July 6, 2006
Twelve new models released to PC retailers as the company embraces AMD's dual-core notebook chips and low prices.
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AMD releases budget dual-core Athlon
August 1, 2005
Release of a new version of chipmaker's dual-core desktop processor comes as the back-to-school buying season heats up.
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Students seek gear with get up and go
September 4, 2007
Laptops, smart phones are at the head of the class for collegiate back-to-school shoppers.Photos: gadgets at the head of the class
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HP trots out the $249 desktop
July 13, 2005
Hewlett-Packard is currently selling two home PCs that, after rebate, cost less than a rear-bag lawn mower at Sears.
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New for back-to-school: 'Clickers'
August 5, 2005
Students returning to school this fall may have a new item on their list of supplies--a gadget that's making classrooms more interactive. Photos: Clickers in the classroom
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Apple's report card
October 18, 2006
Strong sales buoy earnings for the Mac maker, as it deals with an iPod security glitch and Zune rivalry.
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Toeing the line on back-to-school PCs
July 7, 2005
PC makers push multimedia capabilities and 64-bit processors, but schools are a bit more conservative. Photos: Computers for class
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Can a Vista coupon save holiday PC sales?
August 24, 2006
Microsoft plans to offer some kind of Vista-related promotion, but it's unclear whether promises of upgrades will fend off sluggish sales.
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Class in session for gadgets
September 11, 2006
From classroom clickers to Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, technology is king on today's college campuses.
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Apple releases 13-inch MacBook
May 16, 2006
Final member of Intel-based laptop family comes in three models, starting at $1,099 for a 1.83GHz processor. Photos: MacBook out of the box
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It's back to school for IT
October 26, 2006
perspective Georgetown's M. Brian Blake says IT's changing role in business calls for a big shift in the classroom.
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Apples for the students seen lifting Mac sales
October 18, 2006
Apple's fourth-quarter earnings report is expected to show a slight decline in the growth of the iPod phenomenon, but higher Mac sales.
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Sending Uncle Sam back to school
August 22, 2005
CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh reports on the latest move by Silicon Valley's mandarins to improve U.S. competitiveness.
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HP separates PC group again, names new boss
June 13, 2005
Split is most dramatic change yet from new CEO Mark Hurd. Former PalmOne chief Todd Bradley is tapped to lead PC group.
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