News tagged with chip prices

FTC says computer buyers benefit from Intel deal (Update 2)

(AP) -- The Federal Trade Commission is trumpeting its settlement with Intel Corp. as a victory for consumers who have overpaid for computer chips for a decade, though computer buyers shouldn't expect a sudden ...

Technology / Business

created Aug 04, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 4

Thailand flooding could affect PC supplies, prices

(AP) -- The personal computer industry, already reeling from depressed demand, has been dealt another setback: Massive flooding in Thailand has curtailed production of a critical component - computer storage ...

Technology / Business

created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

ASML bounces back to Q2 profit on strong sales

(AP) -- ASML Holding NV, a key supplier to computer chip makers like Intel and Samsung, said Wednesday it bounced back to a profit in the second quarter due to a sharp rebound in demand - a further sign the technology sector ...

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created Jul 14, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Vermont capital residents OK wood-heating system

(AP) -- Vermont's capital city is going ahead with a plan to expand state government's wood-fired heating system into city schools and government buildings.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jun 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Research firm: Amazon sells $199 tablet at a loss

(AP) -- Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle Fire tablet, which started shipping this week, costs $201.70 to make, a research firm said Friday. That's $2.70 more than Amazon charges for it.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2