itpro.co.uk - 10/15/2008
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HP is still the top seller of computers world wide, but Acer has taken the top spot for EMEA, according to a report from Gartner . HP’s slow entry into the netbook sector contributed to it losing the leading spot in EMEA for the first time since its merger with Compaq. Netbook-focused Acer took ...
insidehw.com - 10/17/2008
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insidehw.com —
Despite fact that design of Acer Gemstone notebook
series proved to be successful, some users didn’t like...
light colored areas around keyboard and screen. Acer listened to users’ feedback so new series of Acer notebooks can be found with ...
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Acer Aspire 5530G
techspot.com - 10/9/2008
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techspot.com —
Acer recently introduced the Aspire X1200 small form
factor system, one of their latest desktop additions to...
the ever expanding Aspire line. Acer describes the X1200 as a stylish, space saving and low-cost option for an average business computer or ...
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Acer Aspire X1200 SFF system review
digitimes.com - 10/10/2008
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digitimes.com —
Yen Ting Chen, Taipei; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES [Thursday
9 October 2008] Acer has shipped 3.4-3.6 million notebooks...
(including netbooks) in September this year, beating both Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Dell, according to industry sources. Acer shipped ...
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Acer surpasses HP and Dell over worldwide notebook ...
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HP threatening OEMs to fend off netbook invasion?
Engadget —
... into second place behind Acer in Europe due to Acer's strong continental netbook sales. While worldwide PC shipments rose 15 percent from last year thanks to a strong showing by both ASUS and Acer in the netbook segment, HP's share has remained stagnant at 18.4% of the total market. Perhaps it's time to reinstate that internal spying program to prepare for some anti-competitive practices litigation, eh HP? Read -- HP threatening notebook OEMs Read -- HP drops to 2nd in EuropePermalink | Email this ...
Acer beats HP in European computer sales
DV Hardware —
... sector contributed to it losing the leading spot in EMEA for the first time since its merger with Compaq. Netbook-focused Acer took over, with 20.6 per cent of the market to HPs 18.7 per cent. The analyst firm noted that both Acer and Eee PC-maker Asus saw strong growth.
Across EMEA, PC shipments jumped 26 per cent year-on-year, to 28.8 million this quarter. Globally, PC shipments hit 80.6 million in the third quarter, a 15 per cent increase year-on-year.
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