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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.

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, shortage, Xbox 360, distribution, console, manufacturing, retailer, Microsoft Corp., games

Microsoft targets more software pirates

April 3, 2007 Legal action aimed at groups that sold copies of Windows and Office discounted for academic use to regular users. TAGS: retailer, Microsoft Corp., U.S., Microsoft Office, 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: CompUSA Inc., retailer, Circuit City Stores Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, store, Microsoft Office 2007, opportunity, Microsoft Office, Best Buy Co. Inc., operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Study: Zune fails to crack top 10 in sales

January 5, 2007 Market researcher says 8 of top 10 models sold at big retailers during holiday season were iPods; SanDisk held the other 2 spots. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, market research company, SanDisk Corp., retailer, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., hard drive

Nintendo to bring 2 million Wiis to U.S. by year's end

November 21, 2006 Want a Nintendo Wii? Looks like you probably won't have to break a bottle over someone's head to get one. TAGS: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Co. Ltd., console, Japan, retailer, Sony PS3, U.S., Sony Playstation, Microsoft Xbox, eBay Inc., 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, Microsoft Office, retailer, Microsoft Office 2003, Best Buy Co. Inc., Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft extends Vista bulk license discount to Europe

March 26, 2007 Amid complaints about bloated prices for the OS in the United Kingdom, software maker extends a U.S. discount program's reach. TAGS: Europe, Microsoft Windows Vista, blog, U.K., license, small business, retailer, U.S., Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

U.K. retailer links poor profits to Vista sales

October 18, 2007 DSG International profits drop for first half of year, partly due to slow Vista-related hardware sales at its PC World stores. TAGS: profit, Microsoft Windows Vista, retailer, U.K., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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

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, class action, director of marketing, Microsoft Windows Vista, branding, Seattle, Microsoft Corp., retailer, OEM, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC, 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, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

With Zune, Microsoft heads to the mosh pit

November 10, 2006 Is the software giant's music player for those who rock steady, or is it all just a rock 'n' roll fantasy? TAGS: Microsoft Zune, product manager, Steve Jobs, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., retailer, brand, Apple iPod, video

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, commentary, PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, retailer, Intel, brand, Microsoft Corp., Dell, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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

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, Samsung Electronics, Best Buy Co. Inc., battery life, battery, Germany, Intel, tablet, San Francisco, keyboard

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, holiday, Microsoft Windows Vista, offer, upgrade, retailer, Microsoft Corp., PC, Dell, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Game on: PS3, Wii finally hitting stores

November 13, 2006 No longer does Microsoft's Xbox 360 have the next-generation video game console market to itself. But who will come out on top? TAGS: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Co. Ltd., console, Microsoft Xbox, video game console, Xbox 360, retailer, HD-DVD player, gamer, video game, Sony Corp., Electronic Arts Inc., HD-DVD, game console, store, Sony Playstation

MTV and RealNetworks: A sound decision?

August 21, 2007 The new Rhapsody America squelches an off-key alliance with Microsoft. Now it's got to take on Apple. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., MTV, RealNetworks Rhapsody, NPD Group Inc., music retailer, online music, alliance, Apple Computer, digital audio, MSN, Apple iTunes, Verizon Communications, America, retailer, Microsoft Corp., music

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
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