Apple May Use Flash Memory For Notebooks (TechWeb)

Apple May Use Flash Memory For Notebooks (TechWeb)

TechWeb - A shift to flash memory in place of slower hard-disk drives would eliminate one headache for consumers: lengthy startup times when turning on computers.



Japanese Tech Stock Weekly Summary

...asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to block U.S. imports of the batteries or products such as notebook computers containing them.



Acer expands through Best Buy (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - Taiwanese PC vendor Acer Inc. has started selling laptop PCs at popular retailer Best Buy Co. Inc., expanding its presence in the U.S. market.



“flash memory” computer coming … soon

...may sell zippy notebook computers later this year that use the same type of fast memory as music players and digital cameras, driving down...



Intel Enters Market for Flash-Based Hard Drives (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Analysts began speculating late last week that Apple Inc., along with LG, may soon be releasing flash-based laptops later in the year. Today, news from Santa Clara-based Intel, the company that currently supplies Apple with its processors, may lend some credence to that assertion.



3M Files Patent Suit Against Notebook Makers (PC World)

PC World - 3M Co. has filed suit against several big electronics companies, including Sony Corp. and Lenovo Group Ltd., for allegedly violating two patents related to lithium-ion battery technology.