Computer Hardware Discount News
- Pay Cash and ask for a Discount Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:06AMThough most people don't always know cash discounts are available, sometimes all you need to do is ask for it.
- Microsoft Ending Support for XP, Vista Variants Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:10AMIf your business computers are running on versions of Windows XP or Vista without the latest service packs, it’s time to update, upgrade or go it alone as Microsoft withdraws software support.
- Why Tech Has Room to Run Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:08AMThe S&P 500 information technology index rose 61% in 2009, so it's reasonable to ask if, in 2010, tech stocks have anywhere to go but down. Dig into the data, though, and you'll find reason for optimism. Prices are at about the same level they were in early 2008, and after recent boosts in earnings forecasts, the companies trade at about 14.8 times projected earnings, down from 16.9 two years ago.
- Why Tech Has Room to Run Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:47PMWhy you can expect tech stocks to continue their surge
- Dell offers Indian users discounts to recycle their PCs Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:13PMDell said on Thursday that it will offer discount coupons to consumers who bring their old Dell PCs to the company for recycling.
- Dell Offers Indian Users Discounts to Recycle Their PCs Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:04AMDell offers discount coupons to Indian consumers who bring in their PCs for recycling.
- Calendar Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:04AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
- Chum In The Water Around Novell Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:40PMA $2 billion private equity bid for the software firm may be just the beginning.
- Hilltown approves Giant Food’s fueling station Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:55PMGiant Food’s plans to add fuel sales near its Hilltown Plaza store are hitting the gas.
- FYI: Business Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:48AMIBM Corp. has cut hundreds of jobs across a number of divisions. The cuts Monday represent a sliver of the technology company's nearly 400,000 workers worldwide.
- Brandon Perlow: Apple's Influence on Visual Arts is Rotting to the Core Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:51PMOnce the preferred platform of visual arts production and digital content creation, the Macintosh's market share has eroded. by Jason Perlow
- RONA Ends Year on High Note With Increased Sales and Profits in Fourth Quarter 2009 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:51AMBOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Feb. 25, 2010) - RONA inc. (TSX:RON) F
- RONA Ends Year on High Note With Increased Sales and Profits in Fourth Quarter 2009 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:38AMBOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 02/25/10) - RONA inc. (TSX: RON - News ) FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS -- Sales increase 1.5% and same-store sales up 0.7% -- Operating income (EBITDA) margin up 22 basis points (10 basis points excluding unusual items related to store consolidations in 2008) -- Net earnings $30.9 million, up $1.1 million from 2008. -- Diluted earnings per share at $0.24, compared ...
- Hilltown approves Giant Food’s fueling station Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:36AMGiant Food’s plans to add fuel sales near its Hilltown Plaza store are hitting the gas.
- Calendar Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:06AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
- Asus Essentio CM5571-BR003 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:26PMAsus has made a game attempt to crack the American retail desktop market over the last year or so, but the low-cost Essentio CM5571-BR003 can't overcome tough competition in the $500 to $600 price range. Gateway offers a better midtower for just $40 more, so for all but the most price-conscious shoppers, we can't recommend this desktop.
- A4 colour laser printers group test Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:46PMWant to add panache to your pamphlets? We’ve put six of the finest A4 colour lasers through a gruelling series of tests. Which came out on top? Read on and find out.
- Bloom Energy Unveils Energy "Servers", Looks to Revolutionize Power Industry Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:28PMBloom Energy claims that it will be an unstoppable force in the alternative energy business and its got huge corporate support...
- Cybercrime-Wary Military Relaxes Flash-Drive Ban Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:10AMIn November 2008, after a rash of viruses and other cyber incidents hit Pentagon computers, officials banned and confiscated employees' flash drives.
- Oracle, SAP Return in a Big Way Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:25AMOracle, SAP and other business-software makers suffered during the downturn, but now stand to benefit as companies ramp up spending.
- Target Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Earnings Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:25AMMINNEAPOLIS----Target Corporation today reported net earnings of $936 million for the quarter ended January 30, 2010, compared with $609 million in the quarter ended January 31, 2009.
- Military relaxes ban on computer flash drives Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 8:08AMNearly 15 months after the Defense Department banned the use of external computer flash drives, officials have agreed to allow limited use of the convenient high-tech storage devices.
- Military relaxes ban on computer flash drives, will allow limited use especially in battle Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 6:09PMNearly 15 months after the U.S. Defence Department banned the use of external computer flash drives, officials have agreed to allow limited use of the convenient high-tech storage devices.
- Tech Industry Catches Its Breath Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 1:25AMBARCELONA, Spain -- The technology industry has sucked in a deep breath and paused for a rare moment of reflection.
- Tech Industry Catches Its Breath Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:14AMNew products have altered the technology landscape in recent years. Now, companies at the Mobile World Congress are making smaller changes.
- As Tech Industry Tweaks, It Bets on Survivors Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 1:59PMAfter a series of new products have altered the technology landscape in recent years, companies at the Mobile World Congress are making smaller changes.
- US Dataworks Inc Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 3:28PMBy 10qk. US Dataworks Inc ( UDW ) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2009-12-31. Read more » »
- Tony Greenberg: Why Good Service Is About Trust Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 12:05PMToo many of us do a terrible job understanding a product's true cost. It's not just the purchase price. It's what it costs to live with that product, and its maker, for years to come.
- Benefits of ACM Membership Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 2:29AMACM is a wonderful professional organization for IT professionals. Find out why you should be a member.
- Live online chat today to help with college financial aid forms Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 6:44AMHickory Grove Baptist - North Carolina's largest Southern Baptist church and the biggest Protestant church in Charlotte - turned to a familiar face in naming a co-pastor Wednesday.
- Calendar Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 4:04AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
- Stocks Bounce Back To Unchanged Mark - U.S. Commentary Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 11:56AM(RTTNews) - Stocks have moved to the upside in early afternoon trading on Wednesday, with the major averages climbing back near the unchanged line after showing a notable decline earlier in the session. The choppy trading comes as traders digest comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
- Tech grants earmarked for local nonprofits Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 10:18AMSmall Charlotte nonprofits are being encouraged to apply for a technology assistance program that gives them steep discounts in upgrading their computer systems.
- L-1 Identity Solutions Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 7:00AMSTAMFORD, Conn.----L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. , a leading supplier of identity solutions and services, today announced financial results for the Company's fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2009.
- StorageCraft Offers Competitive Upgrade Pricing for ShadowProtect Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 1:01PMDRAPER, Utah----StorageCraft Technology Corporation, a provider of innovative disk-based backup, disaster recovery, system migration, data protection and security solutions for servers, desktops and laptops, today announced it will offer competitive upgrade pricing to those who choose to switch to the StorageCraft ShadowProtect™ line of disk-based backup, disaster recovery and system migration ...
- Bancroft Fund Ltd. Announces Earnings and Financial Update Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 12:05PMEARNINGS REPORT Three Months Ended January 31 2010 2009 Net Income $ 809,000 $ 941,000 Per Share $ 0.15 $ 0.18 Shares Outstanding 5,280,533 5,235,599 Total Net Assets $ 90,025,000 $66,130,000 ...
- Q&A - Philippe Briere, Adobe on 'Trust Your Source' anti-piracy campaign Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 8:46AMAdobe Systems and Computers Unlimited have recently united to publicise how important it is for customers to be aware of the value of legitimate software.
- The future of books starts now Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 12:38AMThursday February 4, 2010 First, the bad news -- reading books is about to become as complicated as listening to music has in the digital age. Publishers and tech companies and online book distribution titans -- most specifically Amazon -- are gearing up for a battle that will no doubt punish the consumer, much as the Recording Industry Association of America has managed to pummel music
- Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. Reports 2009 Results and Announces 2010 Financial Outlook Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 3:01PMManitoba Telecom Services Inc., including its principal operating subsidiary, MTS Allstream Inc. , today reported its fourth quarter and 2009 financial performance and operational results and also announced its 2010 Financial Outlook.
- iPad Changes Equation of Newspaper-Subsidized E-Readers Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 12:05PMStack up the price of Apple's iPad against what it costs to put a newspaper in your driveway for a couple of years and you'll find an e-reader business model that just might work.
- Calendar Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 5:52AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
- Cadence Reports Q4 and Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 3:20PMSAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - Cadence Design Systems, Inc. ( NASDAQ : CDNS ) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009. Cadence reported fourth quarter 2009 revenue of $220 million, compared to revenue of $227 million reported for the same period in 2008. On a GAAP basis, Cadence recognized net income of $2 million, or $0.01 per share on a diluted ...
- Cadence Reports Q4 and Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 3:05PMSAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - 02/03/10) - Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS - News ) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009. Cadence reported fourth quarter 2009 revenue of $220 million, compared to revenue of $227 million reported for the same period in 2008. On a GAAP basis, Cadence recognized net income of $2 million, or $0.01 per share on a diluted basis ...
- Nintendo profit drops despite strong holiday sales Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 9:12AM(AP) -- Nintendo, maker of the hit Wii game console, said profit for April through December fell 9 percent after price cuts and the rising yen tarnished strong holiday sales.
- Ellsworth Fund Ltd. Announces Earnings and Financial Update Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 5:33PMEARNINGS REPORT Three Months Ended December 31 2009 2008 ------------- ------------- Net Income $ 943,568 $ 1,035,000 Per Share $ 0.07 $ 0.08 Shares Outstanding 13,360,463 13,277,717 Total Net ...
- Ellsworth Fund Ltd. Announces Earnings and Financial Update Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 3:21PMMORRISTOWN, NJ--(Marketwire - January 27, 2010) - Ellsworth Fund Ltd. ( NYSE Amex : ECF ) today reported earnings, financial highlights and certain portfolio information for the three months ended December 31, 2009: EARNINGS REPORT Three Months Ended December 31 2009 2008 ------------- ------------- Net Income $ 943,568 $ 1,035,000 Per Share $ 0.07 $ 0.08 Shares Outstanding 13,360,463 13,277,717 ...
- Ellsworth Fund Ltd. Announces Earnings and Financial Update Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 3:06PMMORRISTOWN, NJ--(Marketwire - 01/27/10) - Ellsworth Fund Ltd. (AMEX: ECF - News ) today reported earnings, financial highlights and certain portfolio information for the three months ended December 31, 2009: EARNINGS REPORT Three Months Ended December 31 2009 2008 ------------- ------------- Net Income $ 943,568 $ 1,035,000 Per Share $ 0.07 $ 0.08 Shares Outstanding 13,360,463 13,277,717 Total ...
- News in brief Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 3:33AMHere are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
- Police Blotter, Jan. 24 Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 5:42AMA 33-year-old Schneiderman Road man was arrested on two counts of child endangering Jan. 14 following a traffic collision on South Main Street. Deputies said his two small children were in makeshift seats and not wearing seat belts. Both were injured in the accident and taken to Akron Children’s Hospital.
- Surprise comes up short on retail might; city's 'opportunity gap' is $244 mil Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:08PMSurprise has enjoyed staggering population growth - but the retail development lags for a city of its size.