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Laptop makers adopt 3G Gobi chipset

April 7, 2008 The Gobi technology lets travelers connect to both HSPA and EV-DO networks. Later this year, it'll be in laptops from Dell, HP, and Lenovo. (From ZDNet UK) TAGS: EVDO, Qualcomm Inc., chipset, Lenovo, Dell, 3G, laptop computer, HP

Dell hit with class action suit over Inspiron

January 16, 2007 Complaint filed against Dell Canada alleges company knew of heating problems but continued to sell the machines. TAGS: class action, class action lawsuit, Dell Inspiron, recall, Ontario, Dell, battery, laptop computer, Sony Corp.

Short Take: Dell to include Linux its PCs

August 9, 1999 Dell will preinstall the Linux operating system on its laptops and home computers in the coming months, extending the operating system availability from servers, workstations, and business desktops... TAGS: Short take, portable computer, Linux, spokesman, home PC, workstation, Dell, Dell Dimension, operating system, server, laptop computer, PC

Dell splashes color on its laptops

June 27, 2007 The PC maker takes to the runway at Macy's with its own brand of fashion show. Will status seekers bite? TAGS: PC company, Dell, New York, laptop computer, brand

Michael Dell back as CEO; Rollins resigns

January 31, 2007 The PC company's namesake founder once again has control of the day-to-day operations. TAGS: Kevin Rollins, accounting, departure, PC company, investigation, Dell, CEO, brand, games, laptop computer, PC

Dell: Exploding batteries are Sony's fault

September 14, 2006 Company chairman lays blame for the Dell's recent battery crisis firmly at the feet of Sony. TAGS: recall, battery, cell, Dell, reseller, Sony Corp., computer company, chairman, channel, Apple Computer, laptop computer, PC

Dell takes heat over battery recall

August 17, 2006 The number of laptop damage reports to date may be small, but the sheer volume of affected gear is on a grand scale. TAGS: battery, recall, PC company, Dell, laptop computer, Japan, Sony Corp., blog, notebook computer

Virgin Atlantic eases laptop battery restrictions

September 25, 2006 Passengers can now use an Apple or Dell laptop with a battery after the serial number is checked by a crew member. TAGS: airline, passenger, restriction, battery, Apple Computer, Dell, laptop computer, power supply

Dell bucks the notebook-outsourcing trend

November 10, 2006 The PC industry buys its notebooks fully assembled, but Dell likes to put the pieces together in-house, even though it costs more. TAGS: manufacturing, notebook computer, Dell, desktop computer, component, motherboard, PC, laptop computer

Wal-Mart kicks off holiday season with $398 laptop

November 6, 2006 Retailer has started selling lower-priced Compaq laptop and discount TVs in a bid to expand its consumer electronics business. TAGS: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Stephen Baker, price cut, Everex, Black Friday, notebook computer, consumer electronics, Compaq Computer Corp., laptop computer, Dell, Panasonic, TV, brand, Microsoft Windows Vista, HP, PC

Dell picks Ubuntu for Linux PCs

May 1, 2007 Computer maker is trying a second time to sell Linux PCs and has chosen Canonical's Ubuntu to supply the operating system. TAGS: Linux PC, Ubuntu, Linux, Dell, operating system, PC, laptop computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Dell puts AMD-powered notebooks on sale

November 1, 2006 PC maker expands its alliance with chipmaker to laptops, having already used AMD processors in servers and desktops. TAGS: AMD, notebook computer, PC company, Dell, manufacturing, Intel Core 2 Duo, Dell Inspiron, Intel, laptop computer, server

Researcher: Macs not as expensive as thought

May 16, 2006 A comparably equipped Windows-based computer is only about 13 percent less expensive than a Mac, says analyst. TAGS: Richard Shim, researcher, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Apple Computer, Apple MacBook, widescreen, Apple Macintosh, laptop computer, Dell, notebook computer, HP, PC, Microsoft Windows

Apple recalls 1.8 million batteries

August 24, 2006 update Company's recall, not as big as Dell's, affects many iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 laptop models. Photos: Checking for recalled batteries TAGS: recall, battery, Apple Computer, Apple iBook, notebook company, Apple PowerBook, Apple PowerBook G4, Sony Corp., cell, Dell, spokesman, notebook computer, laptop computer, U.S.

Skype software to ship on Dell laptops

May 31, 2006 New XPS M1210 and XPS M2010 notebooks will ship with Skype software that lets people talk for free over the Net. TAGS: Skype, Dell, notebook computer, laptop computer

Year in review: The rise of the Netbook

December 18, 2008 As consumers clamped down on expenses, it appeared a prescient move that PC makers began touting the smaller, cheaper machines. TAGS: Netbook, PC company, Acer Inc., ASUS, brand, Europe, Apple Computer, laptop computer, Dell, Sony Corp., HP, PC

Yearning for color on laptops

January 30, 2006 Black and gray may dominate the choices for many machines, but options are growing for people bored with plain old PCs.Photos: Modded laptops TAGS: philosophy, PC company, laptop computer, Texas, notebook computer, color, Apple Computer, PC, Dell, Intel, HP

Is Dell's luggable lovable?

May 31, 2006 At 20 pounds, the new laptop/desktop hybrid is easily manageable, if not completely portable. CNET Reviews on the XPS M2010 TAGS: senior vice president, Dell, Intel Core Duo, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, gamer, microphone, Microsoft Xbox, monitor, video, laptop computer, games, PC, DVD, hard drive

Can anything tame the battery flames?

August 15, 2006 Fuel cells and alternative batteries have a chance to go mainstream, thanks to technological improvements and exploding laptops. TAGS: fuel cell, battery, safety, manufacturing, rechargeable battery, energy, electronics, notebook computer, laptop computer, Dell

Flaming LAX laptop was a ThinkPad

September 20, 2006 Lenovo confirms that one of its laptops caught fire, but it doesn't yet know if Sony batteries were inside. TAGS: Lenovo, ThinkPad, incident, battery, Sony Corp., notebook computer, laptop computer, Apple Computer, Dell
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