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Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts

February 22, 2007 If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, PC company, retailer, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows, security, Dell, Microsoft Corp.

Running the numbers on Vista

September 11, 2007 Over its first six months, the latest Windows version can't hold a candle to XP. But, Office sales rock, according to NPD report. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, retailer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 2003, Best Buy Co. Inc., Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

PC sales jump in Vista's debut week

February 8, 2007 Retailers experience a big bump following five weeks of slow sales, according to a report. TAGS: retailer, Microsoft Windows Vista, notebook computer, PC, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Retailers aim to get Vista boost

January 22, 2007 While there may be only a modicum of midnight madness, Vista's hefty hardware needs could offer an opportunity for services and add-ons. TAGS: retailer, CompUSA Inc., Circuit City Stores Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, store, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office, opportunity, Best Buy Co. Inc., operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Lawyers: Vista branding confused even Microsoft

November 28, 2007 Company marketing manager among those unclear about what "Vista capable" means, say lawyers pursuing class action suit. TAGS: plaintiff, lawyer, director of marketing, class action, Microsoft Windows Vista, branding, Seattle, Microsoft Corp., retailer, OEM, Microsoft Windows, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Buying Vista? Get a guarantee

January 29, 2007 It's hard to know if your PC is truly Vista-compatible, experts say. But some retailers are trying to cut the confusion. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, guarantee, retailer, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Stephen Baker, coupon, holiday season, back-to-school, PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, holiday, offer, upgrade, retailer, Microsoft Corp., PC, Dell, Microsoft Windows, operating system

Commentary: A blue Christmas without Vista

March 22, 2006 Retailers, PC makers get coal in stockings nine months early as Microsoft operating-system debut slips to 2007. TAGS: Intel Viiv, Jim Allchin, Forrester Research Inc., Digital Home, PC company, commentary, Microsoft Windows Vista, retailer, Intel, brand, Microsoft Corp., Dell, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Samsung minitablet debuts in U.S.

May 1, 2006 Q1 device to sell through Best Buy's online store next week, show up in some of retailer's outlets this summer. Photos: Samsung's Q1 unveiled TAGS: Samsung Q1, minitablet PC, Microsoft Origami, ultramobile PC, online store, vice president, retailer, Best Buy Co. Inc., Samsung Electronics, battery, Germany, battery life, Intel, tablet, San Francisco, U.S.

Is Windows Me for you?

September 14, 2000 The new operating system, which even Microsoft concedes offers fairly minor improvements over previous editions, is significant as it provides a glimpse into Microsoft's future. TAGS: Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 98, PC company, Microsoft Windows 95, pricing, retailer, MSN, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Sales of boxed Vista copies down over XP

February 15, 2007 First-week sales of the new OS by itself trail those of its predecessor, though sales of new PCs with Vista have been stronger, NPD says. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, retailer, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft security product makes official debut

May 31, 2006 Windows Live OneCare goes on sale in the U.S., marking Microsoft's official entry into consumer antivirus. Video: One on one with OneCare TAGS: tester, Microsoft Windows Live, antivirus, security, Microsoft Corp., anti-spyware, retailer, McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., firewall, U.S., video, Microsoft Windows, PC

Black Friday sales up, growth slowing

December 4, 2006 Consumers shelled out for electronics, especially TVs, but growth over the previous year slowed. TAGS: Black Friday, Stephen Baker, NPD Group Inc., SanDisk Corp., Apple Computer, CRT, LCD, retailer, pricing, MP3 player, TV, category, electronics, MP3, notebook computer, Microsoft Windows Vista
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