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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, Microsoft Office 2003, retailer, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

December 10, 2007 Making a consumer gadget is a necessity if the computer company wants to compete with Apple and HP. TAGS: handheld device, handheld, HP iPaq, NPD Group Inc., Smartphone, smart phone, Apple iPhone, HP, handset, PC company, Apple Computer, PC

Students seek gear with get up and go

September 4, 2007 Laptops, smart phones are at the head of the class for collegiate back-to-school shoppers.Photos: gadgets at the head of the class TAGS: back-to-school, student, notebook computer, smart phone, Best Buy Co. Inc., Apple MacBook, Toshiba, NPD Group Inc., RIM BlackBerry, satellite, Apple Computer, laptop computer, PC

PCs pick up at retail

September 26, 2003 Retail sales of desktop and notebook computers rose by 27 percent in August, a sign that the market may have turned a corner, according to the NPD Group. TAGS: Steve Baker, back-to-school, NPD Group Inc., notebook computer, desktop computer, PC, monitor

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., antivirus, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Windows Live, McAfee Inc., Trend Micro Inc., pricing, Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp., PC, U.S., Microsoft Windows

Remote support comes to consumers' aid

May 21, 2007 As households fill up with PCs, gadgets and networking gear, today's troubleshooters are finding ways to skip the house call. TAGS: remote support, technician, Best Buy Co. Inc., Stephen Baker, NPD Group Inc., retailer, installation, information technology, PC

Gadget prices head down

June 24, 2004 Biggest drop hits plasma and rear-projection TVs, as changes ripple from high end to low, according to The NPD Group. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., plasma, plasma TV, market research company, TV, pricing, notebook computer, PC

Gateway to unveil new PCs

April 8, 2005 Things may be looking up for the No. 3 PC maker, which has seen U.S. sales tick up and plans to unveil new consumer models. Photos: Gateway's new crop TAGS: Gateway Inc., Compaq Presario, NPD Group Inc., Steve Baker, HP, notebook computer, eMachines Inc., PC company, PC, U.S.

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, Intel, Stephen Baker, brand, branding, NPD Group Inc., wireless networking, networking, PC

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., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, market research company, channel, Microsoft Corp., small business, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Get ready for the summer of Apple

June 8, 2007 With the iPhone on deck, it's finally time to see whether Apple's vaunted designers have come up with another winner. TAGS: Steve Jobs, Apple iPhone, Macworld, WWDC, Apple Computer, Stephen Baker, smart phone, NPD Group Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, event, mobile phone, Apple Mac OS, conference, operating system, PC

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: McAfee Inc., NPD Group Inc., retail price, Symantec Corp., pricing, security, small business, entry, Microsoft Corp., 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, notebook computer, AMD, NPD Group Inc., PC company, Intel, 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, operating system, Apple Macintosh

Electronics may jump-start holidays

December 9, 2003 Computers and consumer electronics sales rise at retail stores during Thanksgiving week, which bodes well for the holiday shopping season, according to The NPD Group. TAGS: Steve Baker, NPD Group Inc., multifunction printer, flat panel, promotion, electronics, retailer, printer, holiday, LCD, DVD burner, digital camera, notebook computer, DVD, U.S., camera

IBM fine-tunes its flat panels

July 25, 2003 Big Blue gives the nod to two new height-adjustable flat-panel displays, as the picture for the screen technology gets brighter. TAGS: flat panel, IBM ThinkVision, NPD Group Inc., ViewSonic Corp., IBM Corp., LCD, LCD panel, CRT, display, LCD screen, pricing, HP, U.S., PC

Notebook sales hit new highs

July 2, 2003 Portable computers are showing more strength than ever at retail, according to May sales figures from NPD Techworld. TAGS: Steve Baker, notebook computer, retail, NPD Group Inc., portable computer, desktop computer, increase, flat panel, HP, category, U.S., 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: SanDisk Corp., Stephen Baker, NPD Group Inc., Apple Computer, LCD, CRT, MP3 player, TV, electronics, pricing, retailer, Microsoft Windows Vista, category, notebook computer, MP3, PC

Post-turkey consumers gobble up goods

December 1, 2003 U.S. brick-and-mortar electronics retailers saw a busy day-after-Thanksgiving, as did online dealers. That could mean a healthy holiday season for PCs, digicams and the like. TAGS: retailer, Gateway Inc., NPD Group Inc., Steve Baker, Best Buy Co. Inc., holiday, notebook computer, increase, e-commerce, digital camera, representative, U.S., HP, DVD player, MSN, electronics

Wal-Mart to write own name on notebooks

November 21, 2003 The retail giant reportedly plans to launch a line of notebooks under its own brand name next year, a move that could push down prices, analysts say. TAGS: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Matt Sargent, notebook computer, Steve Baker, retailer, brand name, brand, NPD Group Inc., store, HP, PC, U.S.