Posts tagged “Lenovo”

Updated 8:25 a.m. today

Lenovo earnings soar 54%, revenues climb 44% to record $8.4B

The world's No. 2 PC maker is confident of closing in on the top spot in PC sales as it reported strong sales growth across all major markets even as it focuses more attention on the burgeoning smartphone and mobile Internet market. Analysts like what they see.

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Updated 7:01 a.m. yesterday

Lenovo defends 'relationship' with former Acer CEO

Acer Gianfranco Lanci, who was hired by the world's No. 2 PC manufacturer to spearhead growth efforts in Europe, violated a non-compete agreement, says Taiwan-based Acer. Acer sued Lanci on Tuesday.

7:30 a.m. Tuesday

Cisco server fire threat; Lenovo Android upgrade; cloud startup vs. Cisco; Epic's Blesinski to host awards; Google 'Solve for X'

Bulldog Inside the Bulldog blog: Cisco is warning about a fire threat from some of its servers; Lenovo tablets get Android 4.0 in May; Marc Andreessen funds cloud startup targeting Cisco; Epic Games' Cliff Blesinski lands awards host honor; Google unveils "solve for X' site - what is it?

2:05 p.m. Monday

Precedent? Lenovo loses in software-PC bundling case

Lenovo's new slogan A judge orders Lenovo to pay a French consumer more than $2,000 in a case involving the PC manufacturer requiring computer buyers to take Microsoftware software.

February 1

Lenovo to deliver high-definition video, sound collaboration across laptops, tablets

In a deal with Polycom, the world's No. 2 PC manufacturer says it will incorporate HD technology to make a variety of devices "Polycom-ready" for online collaboration and other uses.

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January 26

Google Maps alerts; VMware counters Red Hat; Angry Birds on Facebook; GSK's angry partner; NEC cutting jobs;

Bulldog In the Bulldog: Google is adding public alerts to its Maps service; VMware launches virtualization marketplace; Angry Birds to hit Facebook on Valentine's Day; Xenoport says GSK violated deal; Lenovo partner NEC cutting 10,000 jobs.

Updated January 24

Getting smart: Lenovo offers glimpse of new trends in electronics

The world's No. 2 PC maker is brnaching out. Lenovo's approach actually embraces many of the big trends at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, so by breaking down its products, it's possible to get a good picture of the consumer electronics industry.

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Updated January 23

Lenovo to launch teacher mobile app program

Going Mobile Gov. Bev Perdue, along with state and national education and business leaders, plan to announce the new program on Tuesday at Apex High School.

Updated January 16

Lenovo's smartphone, 'Yoga' ultrabook make CES 'Best in Show' list

Intel says a new line of chips is ready for smartphone use, and Lenovo Corp. of China is the first to take them up on it, with a smartphone to be sold in China. The Yoga has a touch-sensitive screen that bends backward to fold over completely, turning the device into a large tablet.

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January 12

Lenovo bucks global decline in PC sales with growth topping 20%

The world's No. 2 PC maker strengthens its hold behind HP in global sales with growth of well over 20 percent. However, US PC sales fell for the first time in a decade. Worldwide shipments fell as well.

Lenovo's Yoga after flip to tablet Lenovo's Yoga after flip to tablet

January 11

Lenovo's Yoga laptop/tablet has reviewer flipping

Calling it "cool," a VentureBeat reporter writes: "The IdeaPad Yoga is an Intel-powered thin-and-light Ultrabook laptop that mimics the MacBook Air when it is positioned like a laptop and mimics the iPad when it is set up like a tablet."

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Updated January 11

Lenovo CEO concedes Apple will rule 'niche' tablet space

"Apple is the leader," Yang Yuanqing says at CES show. "For the Android ecosystem, we still need to learn something, we still need to improve something." In other news, Lenovo says it will use Intel chips in smartphones.

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Updated January 10

Lenovo's idea for 2012: powerful laptops, desktops with style

The world's No. 2 PC manufacturer ushers in a new year with new IdeaPad laptops and IdeaCentre desktops that are being unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show.

One of Lenovo's new laptops - U310 Hero for people who like blue One of Lenovo's new laptops - U310 Hero for people who like blue

Updated January 9

For Lenovo, PC means 'personal cloud,' not just computers

The company's latest products aims to link gadgets in pockets, briefcases and home to create a comprehensive mobile Internet experience anytime, anywhere. At Lenovo, PC no longer means personal computer - it's the personal cloud.

Lenovo's Ideaphone Lenovo's Ideaphone