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    Making predictions about the storage market isn't difficult. Suggest that capacities will go up and costs will go down and you shouldn't go too far wrong.

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  • HP aims at Dell with PCs, servers

    The "new HP" is in the midst of sweeping change as it begins sorting out its PC and server product lines, but one thing is constant: the threat posed by Dell Computer.

  • Dell steps onto printer stage, but will Aussies miss out?

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    PDAs are rapidly gaining in popularity, but with new wireless capabilities being added, how can you possibly do without one?

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