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Microsoft Vista's PC-Rating Tool Gets A Revamp
SEATTLE - Microsoft has reworked the PC assessment tool in Windows Vista after fielding complaints from hardware makers-but the changes may not be enough to completely quell concerns.
7/10/2006 9:37:34 AM

Dell to sell PCs as touchy-feely things
HARDWARE FIRM Dell is repositioning itself as a PC firm that beats everyone on price to one that makes machines which will improve your life.
7/10/2006 4:09:13 AM

Vista rating tool is tweaked
Microsoft has revamped a tool that calculates how well a PC will run Vista, but some hardware firms still aren't impressed
7/10/2006 3:51:00 AM

Vista's PC-rating tool gets a revamp
Microsoft has reworked the PC assessment tool in Windows Vista after fielding complaints from hardware makers -- but the changes may not be enough to completely quell concerns.
7/9/2006 5:42:52 PM

PC hardware getting more reliable
PC vendors have reduced hardware failures by around a quarter in the past two years, but there is still room for improvement, Gartner has reported.
7/5/2006 7:52:38 AM

Analysts: PC manufacturers can do better
STAMFORD, Conn., July 2 (UPI) -- The annual rate of PC hardware failure is down, but manufacturers can do better, technology analysis firm Gartner found in a study released over the weekend.
7/3/2006 7:23:15 AM

ReplayTV's PC software wants to surprise you
Blog: Hardware maker ReplayTV is moving into the software realm with a new application that'll let you record TV onto your PC and manage...
6/29/2006 3:44:35 PM

Local products dominate Indian PC market
( InfoWorld ) - Indian PC brands and unbranded PCs assembled locally together dominated the country's price-sensitive PC market, according to data released Thursday by the Manufacturers Association of Information Technology (MAIT), an association in Delhi of vendors of computers and other hardware. Local PC brands had a market share of 28 percent, while assemblers of unbranded PCs had a
6/29/2006 8:58:22 AM

PC failures in decline
According to a study done by research firm Gartner,PC hardware failure rates have dropped 25 per cent in the past two years, but the analyst says there is still room for improvement. Gartner analyst Leslie Fiering says users need to track their PC failure rates to spot problems and hold their suppliers accountable. 'Once chief financial officers (CFOs) become aware of PC failure rates, especially
6/28/2006 5:25:06 AM

PC failures in decline, research claims
James Brown, Computing , Tuesday 27 June 2006 at 00:00:00 But suppliers can still do more, says Gartner PC hardware failure rates have dropped 25 per cent in the past two years, according to a study done by research firm Gartner.... > Read the full article
6/27/2006 11:46:12 AM

Gartner: PC hardware getting more reliable
Parts are going wrong in notebooks less often than before, but they still lag behind desktops.
6/26/2006 5:45:55 PM

PC Failure Rates Drop, But Not Far Enough
The failure rate of PC desktops and notebooks fell about 25 percent in the last two years.
6/26/2006 3:57:35 PM

Microsoft Ramps Comms Effort With Updates, Hardware Partners
Microsoft promises new Communications Server 2007, Live Meeting Server--with hardware support--for second quarter of next year.
6/25/2006 11:25:25 PM

Hardware jobs in demand, Jetking offers courses
Computer hardware and networking is in peak demand in the IT industry. Job opportunities are increasing day-by-day in the IT industry to cater to BPOs and PC manufacturers.
6/24/2006 3:38:30 PM

Look Out - It's an Invisible PC!
For decades, the standard configuration of the PC has been a team effort: keyboard, display, maybe some speakers and a webcam, and -- containing the hardware that makes it all possible -- the minitower.
6/22/2006 10:15:15 AM

Microsoft Plans Vista 'Make Good' On Pre-Holiday PC Sales
Microsoft is set to offer coupons or take other promotional steps before its formal launch of Vista, to keep PC sales moving during the critical, end-of-year selling season.
6/22/2006 9:56:10 AM

Samsung Q1 ultra-mobile PC
Nice hardware, shame about the OS? Review The jury's still out on whether Microsoft's ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) form-factor is the next step in the evolution of mobile computing or just a development dead-end sandwiched somewhere between notebooks, PDAs and PMPs. For now, all we can do is judge whether the first-generation hardware can actually cut it as a portable PC, and since Samsung was the
6/22/2006 9:52:49 AM

Jinglehorse's EcoSystem PC saves money by keeping its cool
So you've thought about a hybrid car, maybe installing solar panels on the roof or just doing some stuff to trim your utility bill. How about an energy-efficient PC?
6/22/2006 7:25:58 AM

Microsoft Plans Promo Vista 'Make Good' On Pre-Holiday PC Sales
Microsoft is set to offer coupons or take other promotional steps before its formal launch of Vista, to keep PC sales moving during the critical, end-of-year selling season.
6/21/2006 7:25:25 PM

Review: Palm Treo 700p Smartphone
The Palm Treo 700p builds upon the success of its predecessors by adding hardware and software improvements that take performance to new levels. Achieving fast data speeds when operated on the EVDO networks of Sprint and Verizon, the Treo 700p not only can serve as a smartphone, but also can work as a high-speed wireless Internet connection for laptop PC users.
6/20/2006 12:13:00 PM

ASUSTeK Computer Selects Silicon Image's SteelVine(TM) Storage Processor for New Digital Home PC Motherboard Line
Silicon Image, Inc. , a leader in semiconductors for the secure storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content, today announced that ASUSTeK Computer Inc., the world's largest maker of PC motherboards, has selected the SiI 4723 SteelVine(TM) Storage Processor to deliver an easy-to-use RAID-powered backup feature in its Digital Home desktop motherboard, the P5W DH Deluxe. The
6/20/2006 10:23:26 AM

PC market heats up in India
NEW DELHI - The market for computers in India is witnessing considerable churn. Recently, Hewlett-Packard Co, the world's second-largest personal-computer (PC) maker, announced its expansion plans for India and a broader Asian extension.
6/20/2006 6:22:35 AM

Poker TV Network, Inc. Completes Merger with PC Universe, Inc.
Poker TV Network, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PKTV) announced today the completion of a share exchange with PC Universe, Inc., (PC Universe) a leading value added reseller of name brand information technology (IT) equipment. Under the terms of the merger, Poker TV Network, Inc. will change its name to PC Universe, Inc. to better reflect its new business strategy. PC Universe, Inc. is implementing a plan
6/19/2006 8:52:35 PM

Thin-client hardware sees strongest growth since 2000
Lara Williams, Computing , Monday 19 June 2006 at 00:00:00 Sales up by over a third on last year, research shows Thin-Client hardware has seen its strongest sales growth since 2000 according to analyst Gartner. Global shipments of thin-client hardware have risen 38 per cent in 2005 to over 2.2 million... > Read the full article
6/19/2006 10:00:43 AM

Hardware Mobility Engine (HME) -- a BIOS for mobile phones?
Of a la Mobile's proprietary technologies, the most interesting -- and potentially controversial -- appears to be its Hardware Mobility Engine (HME) technology, which the company has applied for two patents on, according to Alker. "You can think of the HME as a BIOS for phones," Alker explains.
6/18/2006 11:09:18 PM

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