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Microsoft steps up Xbox 360 distribution

March 21, 2006 Shipments of the gaming consoles to retailers are expected to at least double, software giant says. TAGS: Celestica Inc., Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, shortage, distribution, manufacturing, console, retailer, Microsoft Corp., games

Is Sony eating hundreds of dollars on each PS3?

November 16, 2006 The game console might cost you $499, but it's got $806 worth of parts and manufacturing behind it, a research firm says. TAGS: iSuppli Corp., manufacturing, graphics chip, console, material, research company, Xbox 360, Sony Playstation, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Corp., Sony PS3, workstation, Sony PlayStation 2, Toshiba, Blu-ray, Microsoft Corp.

TSMC to work with Microsoft on Xbox

April 6, 2004 The software maker enlists the services of the Taiwanese chipmaker for future versions of its popular game console. TAGS: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Semiconductor Manufacturing, semiconductor, chip company, Microsoft Xbox, manufacturing, agreement, ATI Technologies, console, IBM Corp., GPU, Microsoft Corp.

The politics of tech's tax breaks

May 1, 2006 Do incentives used to lure tech companies keep money from public schools--and thus hurt U.S. efforts to stay competitive? TAGS: tax, critic, government, technology company, Symantec Corp., manufacturing, school, income, Cisco Systems Inc., president, U.S., Apple Computer, Intel, Microsoft Corp.

Sony delays PS3 launch to November

March 15, 2006 Company confirms that it's pushing back the worldwide release date for the game console. TAGS: game console, Sony Playstation, Tokyo, console, Sony Corp., Microsoft Xbox, manufacturing, Blu-ray, Xbox 360, DVD, Microsoft Corp.

Commentary: Google's low-cost alternative to Microsoft Office

February 22, 2007 While Google Apps Premier Edition isn't yet on par with the dominant productivity suite, the Google mystique and the $50 price count for a lot. TAGS: Google Apps, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, Groove Networks Inc., Google Inc., commentary, collaboration, Microsoft Office, document management, Google Talk, manufacturing, Gmail, note, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

For Sony, the PS3 is about more than gaming

November 16, 2006 The Japanese electronics giant has had a rough year, but the new console could be a key to turning things around. Photos: PS3's final countdown TAGS: senior analyst, Richard Shim, console, game console, Sony Playstation, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Sony Corp., manufacturing, games, brand, Microsoft Corp.

Oracle pitches safe-data plan

November 29, 2006 Software maker aims to fix one place where leaks could occur, but the proposal itself may not be so bulletproof. TAGS: Oracle Corp., Liberty Alliance, proposal, manufacturing, IBM Corp., bank, Microsoft Corp., security

Paying a price to be No. 1

October 29, 2004 Intel's plain-spoken CEO has a message for the nation: If you want to stay on top, it's time to rev up your competitive metabolism. TAGS: Craig Barrett, microprocessor, Digital Home, consumer electronics, emerging market, Intel, China, manufacturing, Intel Pentium 4, U.S., Intel Pentium, CEO, cell phone, brand, Microsoft Corp., PC

Lenovo smear is grossly unfair

April 4, 2006 Endpoint Technologies president Roger L. Kay says xenophobia is factor in accusations against Chinese-founded PC maker. TAGS: Lenovo, China, congressman, client, Seagate Technology, IBM Corp., interest, manufacturing, notebook computer, OEM, Intel, PC, AMD, U.S., work, Dell
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