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Brazil: An emerging market faces challenges
August 26, 2008
As a PC sales market, Brazil is unquestionably strong, but it's also a place where abject poverty abounds.
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PC buyers aim to cut the 'crapware'
April 26, 2007
Following the lead of businesses, some consumers are wiping their systems clean and starting over, but it's not always easy.
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Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay
September 27, 2007
Customers, not quite ready for Vista, persuade the company to allow PC makers to keep selling XP for an additional five months.
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The XP alternative for Vista PCs
September 21, 2007
Microsoft is quietly telling PC makers they can offer a Windows XP "downgrade" to customers buying systems preloaded with Vista.Image: Lenovo's XP 'downgrade' program
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Convertibles: The new laptop bling?
October 19, 2005
As more PC makers twist around conventional designs, tablet PC capabilities could be the next "it" feature in notebooks.
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Vista debut hits a delay
March 21, 2006
Microsoft puts back release date, meaning PCs with the Windows update won't go on sale in time for the holidays.
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Who wants or needs 64 bits?
March 6, 2006
Desktops with 64-bit processors have been available for two years, but you could still be first on your block to get one.
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Toeing the line on back-to-school PCs
July 7, 2005
PC makers push multimedia capabilities and 64-bit processors, but schools are a bit more conservative. Photos: Computers for class
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Acer: Vista is an excuse for Microsoft price increases
October 27, 2006
Vista is tailored to increase license revenues by introducing a basic edition no user will want, PC maker says.
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Windows for India, others won't run on faster chips
May 12, 2005
Incompatibility appears geared at preventing Windows for emerging markets from supplanting standard versions of Windows XP.
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PC makers snub Windows sans media player
June 15, 2005
Only one of several manufacturers interviewed said they might accept requests to preinstall Windows XP N on machines.
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With new OS, Microsoft seeks couch potatoes' eyes
September 16, 2004
New version of Media Center and accompanying gadget support will make TV shows recorded on a PC available all over the house.
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Holiday PC buyers get Vista upgrade promise
October 24, 2006
Program lets people buy now, upgrade to Vista later, as Microsoft tries to persuade holdouts to spend during the peak shopping season.
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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.
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PC price wars force vendors' hands
August 22, 2005
Budget-conscious consumers rejoice, and vendors offer fewer features to test just how low the market can go.
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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.
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PC makers climb onboard with Vista
January 30, 2007
As expected, the PC industry is ready with new Vista computers after years of delays. But the immediate impact on the PC market could be muted.
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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.
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Vista delay could sting PC makers
March 22, 2006
The postponed launch of the Windows update looks bad for the whole computer industry, analysts say.
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HP trots out the $249 desktop
July 13, 2005
Hewlett-Packard is currently selling two home PCs that, after rebate, cost less than a rear-bag lawn mower at Sears.
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