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NEWS: Intel boss says netbooks only good for an hour

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:25:17 +0000

"It's not something you're going to use day in and day out"

Intel, the company that makes the Atom processor that is present in a large majority of netbooks sold, has spoken out to criticise the small form factor. ...

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NEWS: Intel rejects EU deadline in antitrust case

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:14:02 +0000

Plus demands all of its court costs be paid

It's been rumbling on for ages but now the antitrust case levelled at Intel by EU authorities has taken another twist. ...

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NEWS: HP launches TouchSmart tx2 tablet PC

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:29:50 +0000

First touch-enabled notebook aimed at consumers

HP has announced the TouchSmart tx2 notebook PC, describing it as the first multi-touch enabled consumer notebook, featuring HP's TouchSmart technology and HP MediaSmart software. ...

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NEWS: Internet access more important than a car to Brits

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:02:53 +0000

AMD research says we are "connect-aholics"

AMD-commissioned YouGov research into British notebook usage and connectivity reveals that 90% of 18-24-year-olds own a notebook with 73% saying that they "couldn't live without" it. ...

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NEWS: Intel shocks market with forecast drop

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:25:10 +0000

Cuts Q4 predictions by 14%

Intel has slashed its predictions for its fourth quarter revenues sending a shudder through the market. ...

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NEWS: AMD taking on Intel in netbook market

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:38:22 +0000

Battery life and video performance improvements promised

Rumour has it that AMD is going to take on Intel's Atom processor and deliver a rival for the netbook market. ...

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NEWS: AMD cuts 500 employees

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:32:35 +0000

Trying to become "asset light"

AMD has been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has now admitted that it is going to take the drastic step of cutting 500 employees. ...

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NEWS: Intel asked for more time in EU lawsuit

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:57:40 +0000

Needs to prepare "a full and fair defense of the company"

Intel has appealed for more time in a EU lawsuit, which alleges that the chip maker paid a retailer to favour computers made with its technology. ...

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NEWS: AMD to split into two companies

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:07:36 +0000

Manufacturing to be done by "The Foundry Company"

Chip-maker AMD is to divide its operation into two distinct areas and accept some serious multi-billion financial backing from two Abu Dhabi investment firms, the company has announced. ...

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