MAC VS. PC: HYPE VERSUS REALITY

Nov 15, 2002 | Adobe, Apple, computers

I hear it from people all the time: PCs might have some advantages, but boy, there’s nothing like a Mac for graphics and video work, especially if you’re a professional. Well, nonsense. The Adobe programs are identical on either platform, and PCs have long...

DELL COMPUTERS AT COSTCO

Nov 3, 2002 | computers

Here’s an unexpected announcement. Dell Computers is going to sell computers through Costco’s web site at www.costco.com. The announcement is unclear about whether to expect Dell-branded computers at Costco stores as well. Gives an indication of just how popular the...

CHEAP COMPUTERS

Nov 1, 2002 | computers

Gateway, HP, and EMachines all have $399 computers in the stores for Christmas. Here’s an article about Gateway’s announcement today. The Gateway configuration is typical – 1.8GHz Celeron processor, 128Mb RAM, 40Gb hard drive, Windows XP Home Edition, and a CD...

CHEAP COMPUTERS

Sep 24, 2002 | computers

Look for cheap Emachines and Compaq Presarios in the stores for your Christmas shopping pleasure. They’ll each have systems at various price points – $399, $499, $599, $750 – with remarkable specs. Here’s an article with details on the lineups. Example: The...

HOW COMPUTER MANUFACTURERS SURVIVE

Sep 13, 2002 | business, computers

Here’s an article about rumors that Gateway is receiving unsolicited takeover bids. Gateway’s public stance is that it has no interest in being acquired, but there’s no way to know what’s going on out of public view. As the article explains, two other well-known names...

GATEWAY COMPETES WITH IMAC

Aug 26, 2002 | Apple, computers

Gateway is taking aim at Apple Computer and the flat-panel iMac. Gateway has had an all-in-one, flat-panel-based Profile PC series for far longer than Apple’s new iMac. The new Gateway Profile 4 outperforms the iMac for considerably less money ($999 versus $1299 for...