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Microsoft's antivirus package makes a splash

August 12, 2006 Aided by low introductory pricing, Windows Live OneCare lands No. 2 sales spot at U.S. stores in its debut month. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., Microsoft Windows Live, Symantec Corp., pricing, McAfee Inc., antivirus, Trend Micro Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp., U.S., PC, Microsoft Windows

Blu-ray vs. HD DVD: War without end

October 10, 2007 Which side will win remains unclear, but the camps seem to agree that both formats are mere rest stops on the journey to instant digital downloads. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., HD-DVD, war, Blu-ray, DVD, decision, HDTV, format, movie

More buyers home in on Office 2007

February 13, 2007 Sales of Office 2007 outperformed those of Office 2003 during the first week of launch, study shows. TAGS: Microsoft Office 2007, NPD Group Inc., Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office, researcher, Microsoft Windows Vista, 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, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

LCD TVs now hottest holiday gadget

December 30, 2006 Digital cameras led U.S. holiday spending for the last three years, but LCD TVs took first place this year with $925 million in sales. TAGS: Steve Baker, holiday season, LCD TV, NPD Group Inc., LCD, digital camera, TV, camera, U.S.

Report: Vista's business sales stronger than expected

January 11, 2007 Market researcher NPD says commercial sales far ahead of Windows 2000 in first month and just behind that of Windows XP. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., market research company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 2000, channel, small business, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

GPS finding its way to the mainstream

November 15, 2006 As prices drop, demand is increasing for mapping devices that also play music and movies.Photos: Personal GPS devices take off TAGS: Stephen Baker, NPD Group Inc., GPS, Garmin, adoption, navigation, Asia, vice president, U.S., pricing, handheld

More security bang for fewer bucks

August 29, 2006 After Microsoft's entry into the market, consumer security software has become cheaper and more comprehensive. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., retail price, McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., pricing, small business, security, entry, Microsoft Corp., PC

What Wal-Mart means to Dell

May 24, 2007 Direct sales aren't working the same magic they once did for the PC maker. Can it now cash in at retail? TAGS: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Stephen Baker, NPD Group Inc., PC company, Dell, vice president, PC, HP, e-mail

False starts in race to future of DVDs

October 15, 2007 The number of Blu-ray and HD DVD players and discs remains stubbornly miniscule. Should consumers pay any attention at all? TAGS: DisplaySearch, HD-DVD, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Blu-ray, NPD Group Inc., 1080p, DVD, format, movie, TV, copy, HDTV, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp.

Mobile phone sales ring in strong

March 27, 2007 Music-enabled devices, Bluetooth pushed sales of mobile handsets up 14 percent in 2006, study shows. TAGS: CTIA, NPD Group Inc., mobile phone, trade show, Bluetooth, U.S.

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, retailer, pricing, CRT, MP3 player, LCD, category, TV, electronics, MP3, notebook computer, Microsoft Windows Vista

Domestic tasks go digital

December 26, 2006 Household chores get a makeover as consumers outfit homes with fresh designs and functional technology. Photos: Futuristic homes TAGS: NPD Group Inc., kitchen, appliance, category, LG Electronics Inc., Consumer Electronics Show, U.S., LCD, TV, entertainment, Samsung Electronics

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, retailer, Verizon Communications, America, Microsoft Corp., music

CA looks to tech squads to sell security wares

August 30, 2006 New program offers incentives to PC rescue services to sell CA's security software to consumers and small businesses. TAGS: Computer Associates International Inc., NPD Group Inc., incentive, small business, security, Trend Micro Inc., McAfee Inc., anti-spyware, PC

PC sales stay strong in stores

April 14, 2006 Retail shoppers are still finding attractive bargains as powerful specifications stay cheap. TAGS: Steve Baker, NPD Group Inc., notebook computer, AMD, Intel, PC, Dell

Intel losing its joie de Viiv

July 20, 2007 The Viiv and vPro brands haven't exactly hit their mark. Now they'll take a back seat to Core--and long live Centrino. TAGS: Intel Viiv, Intel vPro, Intel Centrino, Stephen Baker, NPD Group Inc., Intel, branding, wireless networking, brand, networking, PC

Spring cleaning could mean great PC deals

April 20, 2006 For those who don't want to wait for new chips or Vista, this is a good time to shop for a PC. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., inventory, Intel, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, Apple Macintosh, operating system

Will 'the beat go on' with a new iPod?

August 30, 2007 Apple is expected to introduce new iPods next week--that would make three Septembers in a row--as it tries to corner the video-player market. TAGS: Eli Harari, Apple iPod, NPD Group Inc., Apple Computer, Apple iPod Nano, beat, Apple iPod Shuffle, Steve Jobs, SanDisk Corp., music player, CEO, Apple iTunes, TV, video
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