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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: notebook computer, manufacturing, Dell, desktop computer, component, motherboard, PC, laptop computer

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

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., price cut, Stephen Baker, Everex, Black Friday, notebook computer, consumer electronics, Compaq Computer Corp., laptop computer, Panasonic, Dell, TV, brand, Microsoft Windows Vista, HP, 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, Japan, laptop computer, Sony Corp., notebook computer, blog

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

Notebooks dropping to $99

November 14, 2006 Dreaming of laptops? Now's a good time to buy, as retailers scramble to best each other with dipping holiday prices. TAGS: Circuit City Stores Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., holiday season, Vonage Holdings Corp., rebate, Staples Inc., notebook computer, PC company, Compaq Computer Corp., Intel Celeron, pricing, retailer, laptop computer, TV, HP, Dell

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, notebook company, Apple PowerBook, Apple Computer, Apple iBook, Apple PowerBook G4, Dell, Sony Corp., cell, spokesman, notebook computer, laptop computer, U.S.

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, Microsoft Windows, PC

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

Week in review: Dell in the hot seat

August 18, 2006 Amid massive battery recall, company deals with sharp income drop and expands AMD pact. Plus: NSA no-no, Linux lovefest. TAGS: recall, Week in review, battery, notebook computer, Dell, reader, Sony Corp., AMD, electronics, laptop computer

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

Intel seeks lift from Centrino follow-on

January 19, 2005 Chipmaker unveils new version of its Centrino mobile chip family, a move that could nudge more buyers toward notebooks. Photo: Going mobile TAGS: Intel Centrino, notebook computer, chip company, PC company, Intel, module, Intel Pentium M, IEEE 802.11, Intel Pentium, chipset, laptop computer, LCD, Dell, PC

FAQ: How to smoke out that recalled battery

August 15, 2006 Dell is recalling millions of notebook batteries that could cause a fire. Here's the worst that can happen and what you can do. TAGS: recall, margin, battery, notebook computer, Dell, consumer electronics, Dell Latitude, sequence, Sony Corp., laptop computer, PC

HP notebooks get spring makeover

May 9, 2006 Company spruces up its laptop lineup as more and more PC makers recognize the importance of design. Photos: New looks for HP TAGS: industrial design, notebook computer, ThinkPad, Intel Core Duo, HP, laptop computer, Dell, PC

Sony plans its own battery recall

October 3, 2006 Consumer electronics giant is working with product safety agency to figure out "the widest scope" of alert. TAGS: recall, Richard Shim, battery, Sony Corp., agency, Lenovo, notebook computer, Apple Computer, electronics, Dell, laptop computer, HP

Power shortage for the holidays?

October 30, 2006 A notebook builder says it will be light on shipments because of battery shortages, but PC companies don't seem worried yet. TAGS: shortage, recall, shipment, PC company, battery, notebook computer, Lenovo, Sony Corp., situation, Apple Computer, Dell, PC, laptop computer

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, manufacturing, safety, rechargeable battery, energy, electronics, notebook computer, laptop computer, Dell

Notebook manufacturers shift to China to lower costs

December 28, 2000 Notebook manufacturing is rapidly migrating to mainland China, a move that will inevitably lead to lower laptop prices. TAGS: manufacturing, mainland, China, Inventec, notebook company, Taipei, Taiwan, notebook computer, First International Computer, facility, investment, government, Shanghai, Apple Computer, monitor, motherboard

Dell, AMD expected to expand chip pact

August 17, 2006 Sources say broader deal will mean mainstream AMD-based servers and include new desktops and laptops. TAGS: AMD Opteron, AMD, Intel Xeon, alliance, server, Dell, Intel, Sun Microsystems Inc., IBM Corp., notebook computer, HP, laptop computer

Year in review: The PC chugs on

December 19, 2005 Fading of the PC is predicted often, but low prices and emerging nations helped this year's sales beat expectations. TAGS: AMD Opteron, IBM Corp., IBM PowerPC, blade, dual-core processor, India, 64-bit, CEO, notebook computer, PC, Intel, server, HP, Apple Computer, Dell, laptop computer
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