consumers

Are Consumers Getting Mixed Messages About Linux Netbooks?

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Mon, 11/10/2008 - 06:03

Recently, there's been a lot of noise regarding Linux netbooks -- from how well the devices have sold to the return rates.


 

'Netbooksa " are gaining ground

Topix - Linux  Mon, 11/10/2008 - 04:50

Somewhere between the laptop and the smart-phone, the computer industry has long believed there could be a small, low-cost device that would please consumers and sell well.


 

Shopping for basics and saving money on your next PC

Topix - Linux  Fri, 11/07/2008 - 00:00

It's time for my annual fall PC buyer's guide. As always, this guide covers what average consumers doing typical tasks should look for in a desktop or laptop PC.


 

PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled

Topix - Linux  Fri, 10/31/2008 - 07:57

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.


 

Atheros "Aligns" With Consumers

Linux Today  Wed, 10/29/2008 - 07:01

Wi-Fi Planet: "By focusing on the single-stream feature, the Align chips are designed to enable a new class of entry-level consumer Wi-Fi devices that deliver 802.11n performance at 802.11g prices.

Align solutions are also forward-compatible to higher-performance, multi-stream, MIMO-based 802.11n, providing a smooth upgrade path for consumers."


 

Web Version of Microsoft Office Seeks to Counter Google Apps

Topix - Linux  Tue, 10/28/2008 - 17:53

On 28 October 2008, Microsoft announced that it would build Web-based versions of Office for both consumers and businesses.


 

For Eee PC Linux and Windows have similar return rates

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Wed, 10/22/2008 - 09:31

Asus CEO Jerry Shen has denied claims that consumers are sending back more Linux netbooks than they're returning Windows-based models.


 

Instant-on Dell Desktop to Debut Next Week

Topix - Linux  Wed, 10/22/2008 - 07:58

Consumers will get their first look at Dell's new instant-on system for Optiplex desktops next week, a company executive said Wednesday in Shanghai.


 

Instant-on Dell Desktop to Debut Next Week

Topix - Linux  Wed, 10/22/2008 - 07:52

By Steven Schwankert October 22, 2008 Consumers will get their first look at Dell's new instant-on system for Optiplex desktops next week, a company executive said Wednesday in Shanghai.


 

IMOVIO Launches iKIT - New Mobile Messaging Device

Topix - Linux  Mon, 10/20/2008 - 12:31

October 20, 2008 - A device that offers consumers an alternative to a smartphone or mini-PC has today been launched by IMOVIO.