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1. Desktop Linux Still Too Complex for Consumers

   [ Summary ] Topic: Linux Distributions | Date Published: 05/27/2009

   Many companies are attempting to make Linux PCs easy to use for consumers and desktop users. But all flavors of Linux have still proven to be too complex for average users to maneuver. That’s not to say the OS cannot ever be user-friendly for even novice users; it will just take time and...

2. Apple First Choice for Premium Computers

   [ Summary ] Topic: Apple | Date Published: 07/23/2009

   The NPD Group released data this week that shows that consumers are turning to Apple when they want to purchase a computer that costs more than $1,000. NPD Group’s Stephen Baker believes that although Apple claims it would never make a “cheap” netbook, the company may eventually...

3. Acer Introduces Veriton N260G Nettop for Business Savings

   [ Summary ] Topic: Desktops and Workstations | Date Published: 08/19/2009

   Acer’s latest offering, the Veriton N260G Nettop, provides energy-efficient Internet and desktop access for business users. The system runs Windows XP Pro and offers an Intel Atom N280 and Intel GN40 Express chipset. It also offers an HDMI out port and six USB ports.

4. Joint Venture Aims to Increase CPU Performance

   [ Summary ] Topic: Research and Development | Date Published: 12/08/2007

   The Institute of Microelectronics in Singapore has announced a joint venture with flash-memory pioneer Fujio Masuoka to develop three-dimensional processor designs that promise to greatly increase the performance of CPUs. The work is based on a technology known as Surrounding Gate Transistors -...

5. Linux Desktop to Make Dent with Sub-Notebooks

   [ Summary ] Topic: Desktops and Workstations | Date Published: 01/02/2008

   Thanks to sub-$400 -- soon to be sub-$300 -- notebooks, Internet access, PDA functionality and basic mail and document creation functionality are available at a rock-bottom price. PC manufacturers with tight budgets are going with Linux, and several million consumers will be introduced to desktop...

6. Psystar Shipping Mac Clones

   [ Summary ] Topic: Desktops and Workstations | Date Published: 04/22/2008

   Psystar has begun shipping its Mac clones. After revamping its payment processing system, the company is again taking orders for OpenPro, which is priced at one-quarter the cost of Apple systems.

7. NEC Recalls Defective Computers

   [ Summary ] Topic: Desktops and Workstations | Date Published: 06/11/2008

   NEC has issued a voluntary recall for its Lavie and VersaPro laptops manufactured between 2003 and 2006. The machines' wiring was installed too close to the main part of the computer and could emit smoke and a smell resembling melting plastic. NEC is offering to fix the machines free of charge.

8. Desktop PCs Making a U.S. Comeback?

   [ Summary ] Topic: Desktops and Workstations | Date Published: 07/17/2008

   A rare shortage in desktop microprocessors has occurred, according to Converge. Gartner reported an increase in desktop PC sales among professionals in the U.S. in a recent report. The increase could be the result of PCs costing less than laptops and the slowing U.S. economy.

9. Lenovo’s New Workstations Won’t Go on Sale Until 2010

   [ Summary ] Topic: Lenovo | Date Published: 03/24/2009

   Lenovo’s latest business class workstations are targeted to the CAD, oil and gas field, and digital creation fields. However, the S20 and D20 workstations will not be set to officially launch until the first quarter of 2010. The systems will run Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Windows Vista.

10. Dell Releases New Inspiron Slim and Mini-Tower

    [ Summary ] Topic: Desktops and Workstations | Date Published: 03/30/2009

    Dell has launched new versions of its Inspiron Slim and Mini-Tower desktop computers. The cases come in eight colors. The new desktop computers will be sold for $299 and their configurations can be customized.

11. Sources Say Apple to Cut iMac, MacBook Prices

    [ Summary ] Topic: Apple | Date Published: 05/01/2009

    With the consumer computer market being led by netbook sales, Apple may be cutting the prices of its iMac and MacBook to compete. Reports say that the move would help Apple boost its market share and is not in response to Microsoft’s ads that claim that Macs are overpriced.

12. Linux Reaches 1 Percent Desktop Market Share

    [ Summary ] Topic: Linux Distributions | Date Published: 05/04/2009

    Not that the milestone holds much meaning, but Linux finally reached a 1 percent market share in its desktop usage. Net Applications has tracked desktop usage and reported the news. Some believe that Linux could eventually take 10 to 20 percent of the desktop market share.