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Netbook or Notebook? Many Consumers Don’t Know the Difference
The target market for the current generation of netbooks is largely confused about how the new devices differ in functionality from traditional laptop computers. And that makes for a large set of unsatisfied customers. That’s according to a new report from NDP Group, a market research company, that further shows that many consumers who purchased…
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Six Reasons Why HP`s Web-Connected Printer Will Fail
Hewlett-Packard new Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart aims to decouple the printer from the personal computer and connect it directly to the Internet. The idea is to make printing of routine Web-based documents such as airline boarding passes, coupons and photos simple and efficient. But is the Web-connected printer an automatic hit? Don’t bet on it,…
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Microsoft Does Channel Executive Shuffle
Microsoft is shifting around several of its executives, including executives in its Small to Mid-market Solutions and Partners (SMS&P) division. Michael Park, who currently serves as the corporate vice president of U.S. SMS&P, is taking on a new role as the corporate vice president of Microsoft business solutions sales, marketing and operations. Meanwhile, Phil Sorgen,…
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Desktop, Laptop PC Refresh on the Way, Eventually
You may be reading all the stories about amazing new processors and high-performing, low-power PCs on the market today, but chances are you aren’t reading this story on one of them. Unless you are at home. Responding to a deep economic recession, companies across the board have delayed their PC refresh cycles, and today’s corporate…
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Distributor Westcon Brings Microsoft into the Fold
Westcon Group, which focuses on the networking, convergence, security and mobility market, has added Microsoft to its roster for the first time. The agreement applies only to the United States at this time. Through the deal, the two companies will focus on service-oriented offerings, which include unified communications, virtualization, Microsoft BPOS hosted services and security…