Content from CNET tagged with

consumer PC

News Stories

Showing 1-8 of 8 results found

Trouble on horizon for 'white box' PC makers

October 30, 2007 As more computer buyers turn to laptops, lesser-known companies that produce PCs will have a hard time keeping up with the big guys.Photos: White-box choices TAGS: consumer PC, notebook computer, PC company, Acer Inc., HP, brand, PC, Apple Computer, Dell, hard drive

Lenovo has eyes on consumer PC market

January 3, 2008 Chinese PC maker unveils new line of consumer-focused notebooks called IdeaPad, as well as a desktop line called IdeaCentre. Photos: IdeaPad notebooks TAGS: consumer PC, Lenovo, PC company, ThinkPad, brand, notebook computer, IBM Corp., widescreen, games, PC

Inventory glut foreshadows sales woes for Compaq, Apple

November 30, 2000 Gateway shares are being pounded after the company says its consumer PC sales came in lower than expected, and analysts warn things could get just as bad, or uglier, for Apple and Compaq. ... TAGS: consumer PC, inventory, PC company, Compaq Computer Corp., Apple Computer, Gateway Inc., PC

Computer sales worldwide still healthy, IDC asserts

December 7, 2000 Although consumer PC sales are free-falling in the United States, IDC says shipments of computers worldwide will grow nearly 20 percent this quarter compared with the same period last year. TAGS: consumer PC, shipment, market research company, projection, Gartner Inc., Microsoft Windows 2000, U.S., Compaq Computer Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Dell brings back XP on home systems

April 19, 2007 After adding it back as an option for small businesses, direct seller offers older OS on consumer machines in response to demand. TAGS: Richard Shim, consumer PC, small business, launch, Dell, Microsoft Windows Vista, computer company, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Lenovo wants to be household name

April 4, 2007 PC company is creating a business unit that will focus on international consumers, a fast-growing segment outside its traditional strengths. TAGS: Lenovo, consumer electronics, Stephen Baker, consumer PC, electronics, PC company, U.S., China, notebook computer, brand, printer, Dell, PC, camera, HP

'Tis finally the season for Intel's Core 2 Duo

July 27, 2006 Without a new operating system from Microsoft, the performance delivered by the new chip could be the selling point for PCs this holiday season. TAGS: Intel Core 2 Duo, Stephen Baker, consumer PC, PC company, AMD, Intel, Gateway Inc., Intel Pentium, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, HP, Microsoft Corp.

PC shipments up, but Dell loses ground

April 19, 2006 The PC market continues to grow--but Dell, Lenovo and Apple don't see gains as fast as others in the pack. TAGS: shipment, Gartner Inc., market share, consumer PC, PC company, Dell, Lenovo, U.S., Apple Computer, pricing, podcast, PC, Intel, AMD, HP
Sponsored matches for "consumer PC"
  • Recently Viewed Products
  • My Lists
  • My Software Updates
  • Promo
  • Log In | Join CNET