PC

Post Olympic blues unlikely to hit China's PC industry, says Gartner (Digi Times)

24 Jul 2008

Because of China's massive economy, the Olympic games are expected to have limited impact on China's PC market, according to Gartner. Analysts said a post Olympics slowdown is unlikely as PC penetration is still low in many small cities and towns, so there are many opportunities to drive PC shipments in the country.

Nikkei up 2.2 pc at 4-week high, autos lead gains (The Economic Times)

24 Jul 2008

Japan's Nikkei average rose 2.2 pc to a four-week closing high.

HP kills Voodoo PC unit (PC Advisor)

24 Jul 2008

Envy & Omen PCs to be sold with consumer line HP has merged its Voodoo gaming PC business unit with its consumer business, a move which means all Voodoo's laptops and desktops will now be sold alongside HP's Compaq Presario and Pavilion PC lines.