Desktops

Year in review: The rise of the Netbook

year in review As consumers clamped down on expenses, it appeared a prescient move that PC makers began touting the smaller, cheaper machines.

December 18, 2008, 11:00 AM PST

Students in Brazil get a new Classmate

special coverage There is more at stake at the largest one-to-one computing project in Latin America than the reputation of Intel's Classmate PC.

August 29, 2008, 4:00 AM PDT

Brazil: Tech powerhouse, but gap remains

Though long in the shadow of the U.S. when it comes to computing, Latin America is home to a number of fast-growing regions, including Brazil--already the world's fifth largest PC market.

August 29, 2008, 4:00 AM PDT

Brazil's love of Linux

special coverage The open-source software definitely gets a warm reception here, but its role can easily be overestimated, too.

August 28, 2008, 4:00 AM PDT

Brazil: Digital inclusion, but how?

While hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on digital inclusion projects in Latin America, many of the programs start and end with the technology.

August 27, 2008, 4:00 AM PDT

Brazil: An emerging market faces challenges

special coverage As a PC sales market, Brazil is unquestionably strong, but it's also a place where abject poverty abounds.

August 26, 2008, 4:00 AM PDT

HP gets in the game with Blackbird

High Impact The souped-up and flashy new gaming PC is the company's fledgling effort with its Voodoo unit.
Photos: Blackbird sings a gaming tune

September 5, 2007, 4:30 PM PDT

Gateway: From PC powerhouse to buyout bargain

news analysis Suitors once offered $7 billion for Gateway, but after a decade of missteps and bad luck, the company is snapped up for a modest $710 million.

August 27, 2007, 6:35 PM PDT