Famous tech drop-outs

IT Facts.biz: Dell was able to maintain the #1 position in the US market, although its YTY growth rate was well below the US average. In EMEA, PC shipments totaled 22.1 mln units in Q3 2007, up 16.4% from Q3 2006. The market was driven by demand for the return to school and related promotions. Growth in >> full story

Bang Bang Rock & Roll

Chromewaves: Gonna take you back a bit to last month , Austin Texas, and the Art Brut show at the Mohawk as part of Hot Freaks . Here's a clip of them playing "Bang Bang Rock & Roll" - thanks to Super!Alright! for the footage and you can check out the other videos from the shows at Dell Lounge ...full story

Other News: Apple Market Share

MacinTouch: "Two research firms that track the computer market said last week that Apple would move into third place in the United States behind Hewlett-Packard and Dell..." >> full story

Dell inks retail pact with Staples

Between the Lines: Dell has expanded its retail distribution via a deal with Staples to sell PCs, monitors, printers and ink and toner.
The pact, which was announced Monday, will kick off Nov. 11. At the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo earlier this month, CEO Michael Dell hinted at a retail deal. Under the partnership, Dell ...full story