Desktop PCs

The Desktop PC still constitutes the main relationship between user and computer technology, and there are still plenty of developments in this market. This section will cover the sales figures and performance of the major desktop PC vendors as well as charting the technological developments taking the PC into the all-in-one and touchscreen-based future.

  • Feature 25 Jan 2013

    A trip down memory lane

    Simon Quicke revisits some of the events that made the headlines during MicroScope's first decade in print – the heady days of the 1980s Continue Reading

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  • News 23 Dec 2011

    News review of the year Q4

    Cisco was slamming its rival HP as the fallout from its CEO changes continued, the Thailand floods caused havoc in the hard disk drive market and December started with some distribution veterans returning to the fold and getting promoted. Continue Reading

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  • News 22 Nov 2010

    Computacenter MD Walsh: Why I resigned

    Computacenter (CC) managing director Simon Walsh tendered his resignation after weighing up the short to medium term prospects for getting the role as CEO and out of fear of being typecast. Continue Reading

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  • News 07 Sep 2010

    SCC acquires Kavanagh

    Bracknell-based integrator Kavanagh has been sold to SCC for an undisclosed sum with managing director Rob Campbell standing down immediately. The negotiations started about a month ago and the deal was signed late last night, building on parent SCH Group's integration businesses. Continue Reading

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  • News 31 Mar 2010

    Laptops Direct takes grave approach to sponsorship

    Huddersfield-based etailer Laptops Direct has pounced upon a dead canny marketing scheme to build traction with UK customers in these uncertain economic times by offering to sponsor funerals that use its logo. Continue Reading

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  • Feature 11 Jun 2009

    Interview: Sir Peter Rigby finds fortune favours the brave

    As is the case with most successful entrepreneurs, it is possible to look at the winner of this year's MicroScope Awards for Channel Excellence lifetime achievement award, Sir Peter Rigby, and gloss over the hard work and visionary career that has got him to where he is now. Continue Reading

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  • News 16 Jul 2008

    Hamilton Rentals splits from 2e2 after £10m MBO

    IT and AV rental specialist Hamilton Rentals has split from 2e2 after a £10m management buyout The company was previously part of Compel, which 2e2 acquired in March last year, and is aiming to exploit its independent status to reposition itself in the market. Continue Reading

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  • News 30 Aug 2007

    Acer acquires Gateway

    In a move that would have impressed the most Machiavellian politician, Acer has acquired Gateway and exercised a contractual clause under the deal that gives it first right of refusal to buy Packard Bell, a target of arch rival Lenovo. Continue Reading

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