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Bright Idea? Lenovo Launches Consumer Effort with ‘Idea’ Product Lines

Three new laptop and desktop PCs form the core of the PC manufacturer’s plan to grow its global market share.

Crystal Ball Gazing: Much Good News Ahead in New Year

From Epic’s next ‘Gears’ to Motricity, from a bigger Blue to chips, CROs and LEDs, ‘08 will be a banner year for tech.

Troubles on Economic Horizon? Lenovo Is Wary, Exec Says

'We are on guard,' exec tells Financial Times.

Lenovo Quality Draws Praise from Rescuecom CEO

Rescuecom, a nationwide provider of computer tech support, rates Lenovo second to Apple in its second annual analysis of calls from customers.

Lenovo Names Company Veteran to Lead Consumer Sales Effort

Liu Jun, a former Lenovo COO and supply chain exec, inherits program launched by Lenovo’s chairman earlier this year.

PC Sales Highlights: Dell Rebounds; Lenovo Continues Growth; and Laptops Are No.1 in U.S. for First Time

The latest quarterly personal computer sales statistics certainly include some interesting highlights.

Aced Out: Gateway Makes Formal Bid to Deny Lenovo a European Foothold

Lenovo’s plans for establishing a major presence in Europe took a big hit on Monday night. Gateway said it had exercised a right of first refusal to buy Packard Bell, a PC manufacturer based in Belgium.

Lenovo’s Pursuit of European PC Firm Grows More Curious

Is Lenovo still trying to acquire Netherlands-based Packard Bell or not? In two recent interviews, Lenovo Chief Executive Officer William Amelio has made the situation about as clear as mud.

Hometown Paper Issues Warnings to Acer about Its Acquisitions

Growth by Acquisition? Lenovo Moves to Purchase Packard Bell

UPDATE: A deal for Netherlands-based PC maker would give boost to Lenovo’s efforts to penetrate European market. Packard Bell owner confirms he has signed memorandum of understanding for a deal.Deal could add $2.1B in revenue to Lenovo.

Acer Drops Lenovo to No. 4 in Global PC Sales, Survey Shows

Lenovo’s shipments climbed 16 percent, but Acer’s soared nearly 46 percent from its 2006 level. Dell's shipments fell.

Lenovo, IBM Coverage Generates Criticism - From All Sides

Lenovo Beats Analysts Projections with $60M Quarterly Profit

Look Out, Lenovo. No. 4 Acer Aims To Take Over No. 3 PC Maker Spot.

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