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NEWS ABOUT: computer sales

computer sales stories: 4 news summaries
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 Intel Losses 
 Dull Luster of 
 Gadget Show 

Revenue slump looms over Consumer Electronic Show

Jan 7, 09 5:12 PM CST
(Newser) - Intel's prediction today of abysmal holiday losses has cast a shadow over the year's flashiest gadget show, which starts tomorrow, writes Brooke Crothers of CNET. Fourth-quarter revenue is expected to be down 23% from 2007 and 20% from the third quarter. Intel is the world's biggest chip maker, and the... More »

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Taiwan • recession • consumer electronics • Consumer Electronics Show • economy • computer sales • computer hardware • gadget • Intel Corp • chip industry

Downturn Derails Dell's Turnaround 

Cost-cutting kills off plans for flashy new product lines

Nov 28, 08 8:17 AM CST
(Newser) - Shifting consumer demand and the sagging economy spell trouble for Dell's turnaround strategy, the Wall Street Journal reports. Founder Michael Dell had been making progress since returning to the company last year with a two-pronged rescue plan, but weak sales mean his goals of cutting costs at the low end... More »

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Dell • Michael Dell • retail sales • Dell Inc • computer • personal computers • computer sales • financial crisis

Dell to Sell Factories as It Retools Strategy

PC maker will shed infrastructure in effort
to stay competitive

Sep 5, 08 9:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - Dell is looking to sell off its computer factories, the Wall Street Journal reports, drastically altering a business model that was once the envy of the industry. Journal sources say the aim is to sell most, if not all, of the plants in the next 18 months; most likely buyers... More »

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Dell • Michael Dell • PC makers • fuel costs • computer sales • laptops

PC Makers Aim Overseas

US remains biggest market as demand in other skyrockets

Mar 7, 08 12:23 PM CST
(Newser) - PC makers are increasingly setting their sights on markets outside the US, which are making up an ever-larger share of the worldwide computer market, USA Today reports. PC sales are growing in the US, still the world’s largest market, but are rising much faster elsewhere. Last year, the US... More »

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China • stock market • Dell • PCs • emerging markets • PC makers • personal computers • computer sales • Hewlett-Packard

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