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Hewlett-Packard sues Acer for patent infringement
March 27, 2007
Dispute involves five patents for technology HP says the smaller PC company is using without permission.
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Acer seizes opening with Gateway
August 27, 2007
The Taiwanese PC maker has been growing fast. With Gateway, it gets a bigger foothold on U.S. soil.
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Year in review: Dell's metamorphosis
December 19, 2007
The PC maker navigated major transitions in the executive suite and its business model in 2007.
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HP sues Acer again over patents
April 23, 2007
In second suit against Acer in a month, HP seeks to prevent Taiwan-based PC maker from selling its computers in the U.S.
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Dell: Not the PC company you used to know
December 7, 2007
Company that made it big by being direct will soon sell its gear at Best Buy, not long after similar moves with Staples and Wal-Mart. How times change.
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Acer revs new Ferrari notebook
November 15, 2004
Device is part of Taiwanese computer maker's ongoing attempt to re-establish itself in U.S. market. Photo: Acer's red Ferrari
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Measuring the iPod effect
November 28, 2006
news analysis Apple's Mac sales are up, but it's hard to say how much the ubiquitous iPod has helped.
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PC shipments kicked by World Cup
July 19, 2006
While all of Europe was busy chanting for their favorite soccer teams, PC shipments slowed down.
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Global PC shipments grow, but revenue remains flat
January 18, 2007
Hewlett-Packard, the largest PC maker in the world, expanded its lead over Dell in the fourth quarter worldwide.
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PC market surged in 2005, will settle in 2006
January 18, 2006
More than 208 million PCs were shipped in 2005--a new record; but the growth will slow down a bit next year.
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Europe tops North America as largest PC market
January 19, 2006
For the first time, the European region ships more PCs than the U.S., reaching 72.6 million.
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Europe propels PC shipments
July 15, 2004
Dell strengthens its lead against Hewlett-Packard, as PC sales continue to grow. Europe, China and Latin America remain hot.
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When tech brains depart Silicon Valley
August 30, 2006
Economic geographer AnnaLee Saxenian says the migration of Silicon Valley's "New Argonauts" speaks volumes about wider changes in techdom.
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Dell's dilemma--it's about pricing
November 1, 2005
As the company forecasts an earnings slip, bargain PC makers are making steady gains in market share.
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PC shipments leap past expectations
October 17, 2005
HP grows shipments slightly faster than Dell, stemming--for now--what had become a widening gap between the rivals.
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The world is a tough oyster for U.S. PC makers
November 8, 2000
Although opportunities abound, brand-name PC makers acknowledge that becoming a force in emerging markets such as Asia and Latin America can be a challenging task.
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Lenovo-brand PCs aim to Think for less
February 23, 2006
First Lenovo-branded PCs to appear stateside follow lead of IBM's ThinkPad design philosophy--for much less. Photos: The first Lenovo-branded PCs
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Gateway buyout bid a call to others?
August 23, 2006
An unsolicited buyout bid for the company's retail operations may entice other buyers to step forward.
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Finger-pointing after Dell's Halloween scare
November 1, 2005
Analysts debate whether bad capacitors and increased competition are worse than the problems that Dell causes itself.
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