Layoffs leave Silicon Forest less populated Nov 21, 2008
As consumers lose confidence, they're losing their appetite for buying computers and other new gadgets. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
More IW classes can go on-line; Any teacher can hold class in computer lab Nov 19, 2008
That takes one third of the power, one third of the cost of buying computers, less cable and less time networking it all together. Each nComputing power unit is a host machine with Ethernet ports for up to four monitors. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Young Guns: An Upside in This Downturn for Small ... Nov 14, 2008
Yet people were still buying computers like hot cakes, and in those days computers used to cost $5,000 to $10,000. Thats when Microsoft took off, thats when Compaq got started, thats when IBM launched its PC, thats when a zillion entrepreneurs in and around the computer industry really made their mark. (Fox News)
Laptop warranty no buy at Best Buy Oct 30, 2008
Adam Gorman of Schenectady knows plenty about buying computers and the often expensive extended warranties that are sold with them. He's an authority because he used to work for Best Buy, the electronics retail giant, and he sold these products all day long.. (Albany Times Union)
Rwanda: Kagame Launches One Laptop Per Child Oct 3, 2008
"Our goal is to continue finding means and ways to provide all primary school children in Rwanda with this important learning tool," Kagame said, adding that various schemes, including encouraging parents to participate in buying computers for their children, would be used. "We are going to turn the dream of all our children owning computers into reality - it is possible to achieve this," he said, amidst applause, calling on the vast gathering to reflect on the meaning of the exercise and the... (allAfrica.com)
4th grader wins laptop, $5,000 for Grant School Sep 25, 2008
Principal Becky Wichers said the teachers had all sorts of ideas about what to do with the money, from buying computers to new gym mats. As of right now, it s just going to sit and collect some interest, Wichers said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Week for reading statements, books - and an idiot's guide Sep 4, 2008
Incidentally, the other part of the revolution - laptops for schools - was disparaged memorably yesterday by the Queensland senator Brett Mason, who reckons there's no point in the Prime Minister buying computers if he's not going to pay for the associated wiring and broadband expenses too. "Beware of geeks bearing gifts," he sniffed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Macs continue to gain home, small business share Aug 27, 2008
Do you notice the difference between people buying computers in an Apple Store and a store that sells Windows machines. It really is a different experience, said Michael Cherry, analyst for Directions on Microsoft, an independent research group, and a former Microsoft program manager for Windows. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Michelle Rhee reveals her plans for the private sector's role in D.C. school reform Jul 1, 2008
Shouldn't they be contributing like businesses usually do: building playgrounds, buying computers and painting hallways on the weekends. In the following interview, condensed from the full transcript, Rhee explains her approach to business and nonprofit involvement in D.C. schools. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Cuba: Equal pay for all no longer viable Jun 12, 2008
Since succeeding his elder brother in February, Raul Castro has dropped much-despised bans that prohibited most Cubans from obtaining cell phones in their own names, renting cars, staying in luxury hotels and buying computers, DVD players and other devices. He has also made it easier for thousands of state employees to get title for homes they once rented for work, and moved to overhaul the floundering, state-run agricultural sector, making it easier for private farmers to tend unused government... (AZCentral -- Business)
U.S. OKs Sending Cell Phones To Cuba May 22, 2008
President Bush Says Americans Will Soon Be Allowed To Send Devices To Communist Nation. WASHINGTON, May 21, 2008. (CBS News)
Harvey Norman Surges by Most in 2 Years in Sydney; Budget to Aid Consumers May 15, 2008
Analysts at Citigroup Inc. expect to benefit from budget measures announced by the government May 13, including personal income tax cuts and a rebate of as much as A$750 ($698 million) for high school students buying computers ... The rebate for students buying computers may increase industry sales by as much as A$400 million, Citigroup said in a report yesterday. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
School Trustee Spending Under Fire May 8, 2008
"They should be buying computers and stuff for the students.". But how did they rack up such huge bills. (CityNews)
The Grid to Render the Web Obsolete? Apr 10, 2008
The grid is a new name for world wide web, and instead of people buying computers with a lot of hard drive space, because they could drag and drop and copy a movie to a place on the web faster than to another place on the computer, they will be buying more webspace than high-spec computers. by guy from london on 07/04/08 10:56 PM. (Techtree.com)
Cuba lets its people stay in hotels Apr 1, 2008
Since Ral Castro succeeded his ailing brother, Fidel Castro, last month, the country has ended restrictions on Cubans buying computers, DVD players and cellphones. "Cubans can now stay at our hotels," said the Cuban manager of a small state-run hotel in Old Havana. (International Herald Tribune)
Cubans Allowed To Stay at Tourist Hotels Apr 1, 2008
It was the latest step to liberalize the communist-run state under new President Raul Castro, who has ended bans on Cubans buying computers, DVD players and cellular telephones. "Anyone can stay at hotels as of midnight last night, as long as they have ID and the money to pay for a room," said the night porter at the Chateau Miramar hotel in western Havana. (Newsmax)
Former high school for sale Mar 15, 2008
Uterhardt said funds from the sale of property can only be used for capital projects, which range from improving school grounds with new athletic fields to buying computers and textbooks. It can t be used to boost employee salaries or the district s maintenance and operations budget. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Wal-Mart encourages employees to post blunt comments about products on blog Mar 3, 2008
But that did not stop the Wal-Mart employee in charge of buying computers from panning Microsoft's newest operating system, Vista. "My life has not changed dramatically" because of the new system, he wrote on his blog. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Schools to put parcel tax on June ballot Mar 1, 2008
I want to point out that it is more than buying computers, it is a whole infrastructure that you have to have to get (the district's current computers) all working, he said. This is expensive and necessary for living in the twenty-first century, and probably the most important thing is that it is being required of us by our parent base. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
More of this story Feb 10, 2008
Parton said startup money was used for furnishing the theater and buying computers, setting up offices, concessions and gift shop items while we had the huge job of producing the show and getting the stage set and getting the lights all in place and that's a tough job, really. Of that money, about a half-million dollars went to fixed assets, Parton told reporters. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Romney's New New Thing Jan 22, 2008
The thousands of workers at now-defunct CompUSA who lost their jobs because people started buying computers at Staples also aren't going to get their jobs back. This is the tough reality of American innovation. (Slate)
Quarterly earnings won't help turn around market Jan 19, 2008
What companies have to say about capital spending money set aside for everything from buying computers to building new factories will be a key indicator for how they feel about the future. But while the market does look to the future, the disappointments of the fourth quarter and companies including chip maker Intel Corp. were among them can't help but pull investor sentiment down. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Microsoft's piracy fight sees wins in China Dec 22, 2007
The government decree requiring PC makers to pre-install an operating system sought to address the problem of Chinese consumers buying computers without software and then opting to buy less expensive counterfeit software. Beijing went one step further, calling on any Chinese companies wanting to do business with the government to run properly licensed software. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Purchases of gadgets strong despite crunch Dec 7, 2007
NEW YORK - Slumping consumer confidence is squeezing apparel chains and department stores this holiday season, but people are still buying computers, iPods and other electronics, benefiting tech companies from Apple Inc. to Seagate Technology. Retailers reported mixed November sales Thursday as shoppers watched their wallets amid the ongoing economic slowdown and a tightening credit market. (MSNBC -- Business)
Will Leopard hit the spot? Oct 28, 2007
Apple says more than half of the customers buying computers at Apple stores are new to the Mac platform. Existing Mac users can buy the Leopard operating system update separately, and it is being built into all new Macs. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Rudd vows tax break to step up education Oct 20, 2007
A TYPICAL family with two children at school would gain a tax refund of $1125 a year towards the cost of buying computers and school books for their children under Labor's tax package. The Labor leader, Kevin Rudd, promised yesterday to introduce a 50 per cent education tax refund to help low- and middle-income families with the cost of living and to improve educational outcomes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
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"You might say, how does buying computers help with historical preservation?" Vizdal said. "Well you've got to know what you have, you've got to catalogue it, in order to preserve it.". (Macomb Journal, IL)
Playthings made from cotton Oct 13, 2007
In turn, Blabla gives back to Peruvians by aiding earthquake victims, helping build houses, buying computers for school children and other acts of charity. Cast. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Mitt Romney: Changed Man Oct 11, 2007
"We have to start buying computers, or get them from you.". Romney clinched that deal. (CBS News)
Modern classrooms bring gains and strains Sep 16, 2007
" But some area school district officials wonder how long they can keep up the pace to lead the pack. Cutting-edge technology comes with a hefty price tag. After the state yanked the rug of lottery funding from under school districts four years ago, local officials now face the challenge of funding this digital revolution on their own. Some are finding the going easier than others. The Clarke County School District taps millions of dollars in sales tax money to keep an annual technology budget... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Schutte: School buildings in need of significant repairs, PPEL vote vital Aug 31, 2007
"The primary reason for this was to provide districts with an opportunity to use some of this funding for technology purchases, (such as) buying computers, since the legislature had taken previous categorical funding away." For a number of years the Boone Community School District would receive about $150,000 from the state to use exclusively for technology infrastructure, he said. Once the district's technology infrastructure was in place, the legislature took this funding away, placing the... (Boone Today, IA)
Big goal: Link all health files electronically Aug 29, 2007
Although Arizona doctors know that electronic medical records can make patient care more efficient, many doctors offices have limited budgets and worry about the costs of buying computers and training staff. Nationally, just 17 to 20 percent of doctors' practices have electronic records. (AZCentral -- Business)
HP Targets Teens With 'Mind Control' Jul 25, 2007
The company is making the change largely because it has broadened its target audience this year from parents buying computers to teenagers who often drive purchase decisions. "They are to large degree the decision makers," said David Roman, vice president of worldwide marketing communications at HP's personal systems group, of the teens targeted. (AdWeek)
Bill Gates' charity buys 1 mil shares of P.F. Chang's stock May 30, 2007
That's because eating at the Scottsdale-based restaurant chain now dominoes into supporting farmers in Africa, Asia and Latin America; buying computers for libraries in low-income areas in the U.S.; and contributing to such health programs as HIV/AIDs prevention in Botswana and India. According to documents filed earlier this month, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the multibillion-dollar charitable organization set up by Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, has bought 1 million shares of P.F.... (AZCentral -- Business)
Microsoft's Silverlight Now Ready May 24, 2007
It appears that buyers are trending towards buying computers that are pre-loaded with Vista, rather than buying an upgrade disc and upgrading their previous system. MySpace, the social networking website, is a loyal Microsoft user, and it is expected that they might be one of the first websites to make use of the Silverlight technology. (Suite101.com)
Water fee hikes hit as 'misleading' May 24, 2007
For example, some of that money could go toward buying computers or specially-equipped trucks or it could be used to borrow money to build emergency facilities. The district needs to improve its infrastructure to provide quality service, he said. (North County Times)
Schools may lose 30 teachers, other staff to pinched budget Apr 16, 2007
If some or all of the reserve is not used, the money would go toward buying computers and other technology. The new budget absorbs a $200,000 shortfall in this year's budget, plus adds $260,000 for utility costs and $196,000 for new programs. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Group builds OUSD's first elementary school track Apr 13, 2007
The school has received help buying computers and copy machines from its parent-teacher organization, but Wilson said it has never received a gift from parents of this magnitude. "I think the value is without words," Wilson said. (North County Times)
What Spending Slowdown? Apr 13, 2007
The bottom line: If a company is investing in the U.S., there's a good chance it's buying computers or some other piece of machinery made overseas. And if a piece of capital equipment, such as construction machinery, is made in a U.S. factory, there's a good chance it will end up being shipped abroad--perhaps even to help build a factory for a U.S.-based company that is expanding in another country. (BusinessWeek)
No prom for River Valley grad Apr 12, 2007
7 million budget, to buying computers, to determining a hiring plan for a new high school principal. Board members return to school later this week to interview those principal candidates. (Sioux City Journal)
»School board stays focused on bottom line Apr 5, 2007
He told Beck that it would not affect his purchase ability for buying computers. The state limit for that is 90,000, Crump said. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Wasting away Feb 28, 2007
"The financial incentive is not in the recycling for us, the incentive is for buying computers, to salvage working parts and to get complete systems that are running." The majority of his business deals with servicing PCs and computer networks. With a computer business, he has concerns about e-waste. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Sheriff shopping for computers for cars Feb 27, 2007
CATSKILL Greene County s sheriff is meeting with computer company representatives to examine options on buying computers for deputies cars after getting another go-ahead by lawmakers. To get the rest of the story every day, subscribe to The Daily Mail. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Survey: Only 1 percent willing to buy iPhone at $500 Feb 26, 2007
Posted February 23, 2007 @ 4:43PM by I've got a friend in NYC. He's a staunch pro-Apple/anti-MS guy that has a relatively level head on him when it comes to buying computers -- he won't buy first generation anything. Asking him about iPhone: OH HELL YES I'LL GET IT.. (Ars Technica)
On education, technology and politics Feb 13, 2007
Some members of our family started buying computers at least 30 years ago. Now the great-grandchildren learn to use computers. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
City solicits grant ideas to improve lives of children Feb 13, 2007
So things like a proposed 60 million performing arts center or continued funding for police officers in schools might not be applicable, but building a new playground or buying computers for a citywide literacy project might. And while many recent Missoula initiatives have cost. (Missoulian, MT)
Bill, Thanks For The RSA Memories... And Laughs Feb 8, 2007
Remember the saying, "You get what you paid for." That hold true, especially, when buying computers. Gates never cared for his consumers -- his company will ship products even if they knew these are full of holes, and just wait for his "beta testers" to find out what's wrong with the products ("beta testers" namely you, his customers). (InformationWeek)
Google reveals some details about interest in S.C. locations Feb 4, 2007
"With more people buying computers and doing Internet searches ... we need more and more computers to respond to them. It's a fairly basic business need.". According to records released this week in North Carolina, Google demanded North Carolina lawmakers not use its name when creating an incentives package worth $100 million over 30 years to get the company to locate its new operation there. (Herald Sun)
