August 20, 2010
Lenovo celebrates 5th quarter of growth
The Register
John Oates writes about Lenovo’s latest financial earnings results.
“Lenovo’s financial results for its first quarter ended 30 June 2010 show it has grown faster than any of the other top manufacturers. The company’s PC sales grew 48.1 per cent compared to the industry average of 20.9 per cent. Lenovo now claims 10.2 per cent of the world PC market.”
Acer Android tablet release date wobbles
Register Hardware
Tony Smith gives an update on Acer’s upcoming release date for its Android-based tablet device.
“Acer’s expected Android-based tablet will come to challenge the iPad in Q1 2011 rather than Q4 2010, it has been alleged. Notebook industry sources cited by DigiTimes made the claim, adding that the reason for the delay – if delay it truly is; we’re not so sure – is Acer’s decision to wait for Android 3.0.”
47 percent of students plan to buy a MacBook
The Loop
Jim Dalrymple writes about the popularity of the Apple MacBook.
“The times are changing and the news isn’t good for software giant, Microsoft. For Apple, however, the news is great – 47 per cent of students plan to buy a MacBook. It seems that Microsoft is not appealing to younger users, who are setting the trends and will become the people making many future purchases. The news, reported on the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, cites a report from research firm Student Monitor that shows more students than ever will go to college this year with a Mac laptop.”
