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30,000 workers could be cut at HP, reports say

Hewlett-Packard Co. is considering cutting as many as 25,000 jobs, or 8 percent of its workforce, to reduce costs and help the company contend with ebbing demand for computers and services, people briefed on the plans tell Bloomberg news. The Wall Street Journal reports an even bigger number.

Lenovo's new ThinkPad 'Carbon' instant hit with reviewers

Touted as the world's lightest "Ultrabook," the X1 model earns positive press for its weight, bigger screen, carbon rollcage, fast recharge battery - and more.

Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1

Chip maker AMD takes new direction under former Lenovo exec

Rory Read, who left the world's No. 2 PC maker to take over as CEO at AMD, is redirecting the chip maker's future toward more flexible, not just more powerful, processors.

AMD

Apple's new, thinner MacBooks feature HD screens, faster startup

The MacBook Pro machines, to be unveiled at Apple's annual developers conference starting June 11, also will feature high-definition screens like those on the iPhone and iPad, as well as flash memory to cut startup times and extend battery life, sources tell Bloomberg news.

Dell solving business pains with solutions-led strategy leveraging technology, services

Analysis: Viewing the world in terms of customer value associations rather than point products such as PCs, Dell is focused on solving customer pains, and proves that focus through testimonials. With services and solutions now accounting for 30% of Dell's revenue, the company is on track to become the end-to-end solutions provider it strives to be with its spate of acquisitions and its recent launch of a software group.

Tablet challenge: In PC world counting 'pads,' Lenovo trails HP, Apple

Lenovo is not the world's No. 2 PC maker when "pads" or tablets such as the iPad are counted, says research firm Canalys. HP is No. 1 overall with Apple second, but Lenovo's sales continue to surge.

Lenovo's Yoga after flip to tablet

Lenovo: US market growth drives Triad center expansion

The world's No. 2 PC manufacturer has added almost 40,000 square feet to its distribution center in Whitsett and has increased employment 40 percent since it opened in 2008.

Lenovo first to deploy Intel software for PC security, maintenance

Two laptop models feature Small Business Advantage from Intel for security monitoring and off-hours updates.

Lenovo expands Triad center, jobs likely to be added

The world's No. 2 PC manufacturer has added 37,500 square feet to its distribution center in Whitsett and is expected to announce more new jobs there today.

Lenovo promises faster boot up times with 'Enhanced Experience'

The world's No. 2 PC maker says its new service will enable PCs to boot up in 24 seconds rather than the average wait time of 41 seconds.

Lenovo Enhanced Experience 3

Apple CEO Tim Cook emerges from Steve Jobs' shadow

On a conference call with journalists and financial analysts late Tuesday, Cook showed some fire when talking about competitors, echoing the combative Jobs. He also spouted a vivid metaphor about device convergence - toaster and a refrigerator - that spread like wildfire over Twitter before the call was over.

Tim Cook

Lenovo expands recall of all-in-one desktop PCs

A fire hazard has triggered Lenovo's wider recall of two ThinkCentre PCs that pack all components in one unit.

A closeup of a recalled PC

Investment bank forecasts big growth for Lenovo

The world's No. 2 PC maker reports earnings on Wednesday, and Barclays Capital expects a good quarter.

One of Lenovo's new laptops - U410 Hero in bright red

HP shows signs of recovery from PC flip-flop fallout

HP is in the midst of a turnaround effort under a new chief, former eBay Inc. CEO Meg Whitman. Her predecessor, Leo Apotheker, wanted to sell or spin off the PC business, a plan that contributed to his ouster in September after 11 months on the job. Whitman decided a month later to keep the unit, despite the growing competitive challenge the PC industry faces from smartphones and tablet computers.

Global PC shipments top expectations; Lenovo surges

Lenovo's shipments climb 28 percent and 44 percent over last year, based on statistics from two research firms. HP remains the leader in market share over Lenovo.

Lenovo's growing product lineup