Stories about: Compaq

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    HP's history of billion-dollar technology buys 13/11/2009 05:13:00

    HP's news that it would lay down $US2.7 billion to acquire network switch maker 3Com not only causes industry watchers to look ahead at what could come of such a deal, but also reminds many of the IT vendor's long history of billion-dollar acquisitions.
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    Consumer group: 'Free' Windows 7 upgrades not always free 02/10/2009 04:08:00

    The free Windows 7 upgrades that Microsoft has promised buyers of new PCs powered by Vista are not always free, a consumer watchdog Web site said today.
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    Dell Inspiron 1545 notebook 22/09/2009 15:03:00

    The Dell Inspiron 1545 is an affordable all-purpose notebook with a 15.6in widescreen LCD. While it's unlikely to turn heads with its pedestrian style, this Dell Inspiron laptop remains a perfectly serviceable notebook that punches well above its weight. (We use the term figuratively, as it is far from a petite notebook.)
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    Asus, Apple provide most reliable PCs, survey says 19/08/2009 10:59:00

    Asus and Apple were the most reliable PC vendors in the U.S. during the second quarter this year, according to a survey released by Rescuecom on Tuesday.
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    Windows 7: How low can you go? 12/08/2009 02:58:00

    Linux has long been the preferred operating system for rejuvenating older PCs for three reasons: It's lighter weight than Windows, it's secure enough to let you sidestep CPU-hogging anti-virus programs, and it's free.
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    What do you get with a $298 laptop? 01/08/2009 08:42:00

    In the past few weeks a new market has emerged for ultra-cheap laptops priced under US$300 that boast some of the features found in more expensive, mainstream laptops.
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    Some cheap PCs aren't eligible for free Win 7 upgrade 31/07/2009 06:55:00

    Many potential buyers of laptops priced under US$300 in the U.S. had an unpleasant surprise over the weekend: The machines would not be eligible for a free upgrade to Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system.
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    Notebook prices dip under $300 in the US 24/07/2009 10:57:00

    Netbooks are closing the price gap on less-powerful netbooks, with retailers delivering fully equipped systems for under $US300 as part of promotional offers.
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    Netbooks offered virtually free with mobile contracts in the US 07/07/2009 06:38:00

    Netbook prices in the U.S. are tumbling as retail stores are offering the machines virtually for free, but with caveats attached to them.
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    Do business desktop PCs have a future? 15/06/2009 04:45:00

    With laptop shipments gaining momentum over the past few years the question arises: Are desktops on the verge of being banished from the enterprise?
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    Digital TV: Promise vs. Reality 13/06/2009 04:51:00

    Today about 1700 television stations across the United States will make the switch from analog to digital signals. The switch follows a year of heavy advertising, exhaustive reporting, local programs to help elderly residents deal with the switch, and a converter box coupon shortage that delayed the whole enterprise by another four months.
 
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