Hon Hai to Buy MacBook Maker?

Hon Hai to Buy MacBook Maker?
...has in many ways been responsible for the multi-billion dollar transition from desktop computers to notebook computers over the last few years.

Dell Gives Trialware the Heave-Ho (PC World)
PC World - Not interested in all of the trial software that clutters up new PCs? You're not alone: According to Dell's recent research in both focus groups and broader surveys, small-business users overwhelmingly view trialware as an irritant, not a benefit. That research has led Dell to axe the extras from its new Vostro line of small-business desktop PCs and laptops. Eliminating demo applications is a major step for Dell, which has caught flack for the quantity of trialware on its consumer PCs. (One frustrated customer went so far as to develop a "Decrapifier" utility. ...

Skype out of the box
Voice over IP company, Skype has signed a deal to have their internet communications software pre-installed on all new Toshiba notebook computers.

Western Digital Elements 500GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - $118.95
Plug and Play Storage - Just plug it in, connect the cable to add high-speed storage for both desktop and notebook computers