Distributors Keeping PC Inventories Tight

By Doug Olenick On May 13 2013 - 3:28pm

El Segundo, Calif. — Computer distributors are keeping very few PC in inventory in response to slowing sales in the category, said IHS iSuppli .

IHS said the slim inventory levels, which were in the 30-day range during the fourth quarter, are in direct response to increased consumer demand for smartphones and tablets at the expense of the computer market.

Shortages Help Stymie Ultra-Thin Laptop Sales

By Doug Olenick On Feb 6 2013 - 3:02pm

Panel issues are causing production bottlenecks for Utlrabooks and ultra-thin laptops.

Santa Clara, Calif. – The Ultrabook and ultra-thin notebook categories are being hindered by a lack of ultra-slim and touch-capable panels, according to an NPD DisplaySearch report.

Richard Shim, a senior analyst for NPD DisplaySearch, said design demands for the super-thin panels tied to unproven consumer desires for touch on notebooks is forcing panel makers to shy away from manufacturing large amounts of this specialized glass. Instead these factories are maintaining their focus on creating touchscreens for the tablet and smartphone markets.

Vizio Unveils Spring Computer Line

By Doug Olenick On Jan 8 2013 - 10:35am

Vizio’s 11.6-inch tablet runs the full version of Windows 8.(

LAS VEGAS – Vizio will roll out its spring computer line this week adding a new thin and light laptop and a large-screen Windows 8 tablet.

The new products are the Vizio 14-inch Thin + Light Touch laptop and the Vizio 11.6-inch Windows 8 tablet. These introductions mark the company’s first refresh of its computer line since it entered the PC space in June 2012.

Maingear Releases Nomad 15 Gaming Laptop

By Grace Musante On Nov 27 2012 - 12:29pm

The Nomad 15

New York — Custom computer creator Maingear recently added the Nomad 15 gaming computer to the market.

The Nomad 15 is available with several storage and memory options and is specifically geared toward games requiring the latest mobile hardware.

This 15-inch gaming laptop supports third-generation Intel quad-core processors up to 3.8GHz. It has a solid-state-drive caching option for the hard-disk-drive storage for faster boot-up.