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IBM denies re-entering PC market with Russian deal

March 10, 2008 Big Blue says it's not getting back into the PC market, despite selling "Microsoft-free" PCs running Linux and OpenOffice in Eastern Europe. TAGS: Eastern Europe, OpenOffice, IBM Corp., Linux, open source, Lenovo, brand, Microsoft Corp., PC

Lenovo has eyes on consumer PC market

January 3, 2008 Chinese PC maker unveils new line of consumer-focused notebooks called IdeaPad, as well as a desktop line called IdeaCentre. Photos: IdeaPad notebooks TAGS: consumer PC, Lenovo, PC company, brand, ThinkPad, notebook computer, IBM Corp., games, video, PC

China's Haier eyes U.S. living rooms

January 22, 2008 The mini-fridge maker wants to make it big in TVs and lifestyle products, and why not? It's got friends in the NBA and at Macy's and RealNetworks.Photos: From fridges to upscale phones TAGS: fridge, China, brand, Lenovo, Samsung Electronics, electronics, U.S., consumer electronics, TV, cell phone, IBM Corp., PC

Best Buy to stock shelves with ThinkPads

April 11, 2006 Several Lenovo PCs, including ThinkPad notebooks, are headed for the retailer, CNET News.com has learned. TAGS: Best Buy Co. Inc., Lenovo, ThinkPad, IBM PC, brand, retailer, notebook computer, IBM Corp., PC

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. TAGS: Acer Inc., Gateway Inc., eMachines Inc., PC company, Richard Shim, brand, Stephen Baker, notebook computer, Compaq Computer Corp., HP, Lenovo, Gartner Inc., acquisition, U.S., PC

Lenovo-branded PCs to make U.S. debut

February 22, 2006 After its purchase of IBM's PC business, Lenovo will use its own brand on a new line of desktops and notebooks. TAGS: Lenovo, IBM PC, AMD, ThinkPad, brand, IBM Corp., notebook computer, U.S., PC, Intel

Lenovo mulls separate PC brand for India

June 14, 2005 Company says it will continue to push ThinkPad and ThinkCentre in India, but execs say a less-expensive product lineup is possible. TAGS: Lenovo, India, IBM ThinkCentre, New Delhi, brand, IBM Corp., ThinkPad, China, laptop computer, HP, PC

Lenovo wants to be household name

April 4, 2007 PC company is creating a business unit that will focus on international consumers, a fast-growing segment outside its traditional strengths. TAGS: Lenovo, Stephen Baker, consumer electronics, PC company, consumer PC, electronics, notebook computer, brand, China, U.S., printer, PC, HP, camera

Lenovo to tweak ThinkPad name

March 21, 2005 CEO-designate Stephen Ward sheds light on a branding touch-up. Also: From Hong Kong to New York. TAGS: Lenovo, ThinkPad, PC Forum, IBM Corp., branding, brand, Asia, China, PC, U.S.

This week in IBM news

December 10, 2004 Big Blue tips the balance of power by essentially bowing out of the PC business, handing the reins to China's Lenovo. TAGS: Palmisano, Lenovo, IBM Corp., China, PC company, brand, PC, CEO

Lenovo gets second helping of AMD chips

August 7, 2006 PC maker introduces second line of desktops based on Advanced Micro Devices processors for the U.S. market. TAGS: IBM ThinkCentre, Lenovo, AMD, desktop computer, China, brand, Intel, U.S., PC

Lenovo completes buy of IBM's PC business

May 1, 2005 The $1.75 billion deal creates the world's third-largest PC maker, trailing only Dell and Hewlett-Packard in sales. TAGS: Lenovo, IBM PC, IBM Corp., PC company, brand, PC, HP, U.S.

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 TAGS: Lenovo, ThinkPad, Chinese company, IBM ThinkCentre, IBM PC, small and medium business, Acer Inc., IBM Corp., notebook computer, brand, PC, virus, U.S.

New Lenovo takes shape

March 3, 2005 The company, which is buying IBM's PC business, aims to become a giant that can compete globally with Dell and HP. TAGS: Lenovo, IBM PC, China, brand name, top executive, IBM Corp., COO, HP, PC company, brand, PC

IBM sells PC group to Lenovo

December 8, 2004 update Big Blue to take 18.9 percent stake in Lenovo in $1.75 billion deal joining radically different companies. Method to Palmisano's madness A tough sell TAGS: Lenovo, Palmisano, IBM Corp., IBM PC, PC company, margin, venture, stake, brand, New York, China, PC, CEO

Lenovo's next chief looks to the future

December 9, 2004 Stephen Ward, general manager of IBM's Personal Systems Group, will lead the way as the new Lenovo sets its sights outside China. TAGS: Lenovo, IBM Corp., Raleigh, market share, China, Beijing, U.S., general manager, manufacturing, New York, CEO, brand, HP, PC

IBM to customers: Expect business as usual

December 8, 2004 Following the sale of its PC arm, IBM is charting an even course to retain customers. But pricing could get competitive. TAGS: Lenovo, IBM Corp., IBM PC, help desk, Gartner Inc., ThinkPad, brand, PC, HP

China's small businesses set for PC boom

October 24, 2005 But homegrown manufacturers look likely to be the winners of the 5 million or so new sales. TAGS: small and medium business, China, small business, brand, PC company, Lenovo, Singapore, market share, research company, PC, notebook computer

Palmisano memo: 'Repositioning for leadership'

December 8, 2004 In memo to staff, IBM's chief says the PC's consumer electronics focus clashes with Big Blue's "on demand" efforts. TAGS: Palmisano, Lenovo, IBM Corp., memo, enterprise, leadership, alliance, economy, brand, China, consumer electronics, PC, information technology

Lenovo touts notebooks, Olympics push

January 5, 2006 First IBM was the tech company behind the Olympics. Then Samsung. Now it's Lenovo's turn. TAGS: Olympic Games, Lenovo, Winter Olympics, Turin, ThinkPad, notebook computer, China, branding, Intel Core Duo, Consumer Electronics Show, port, Las Vegas, battery, IBM Corp., brand, PC