9 posts and columns on peripherals

Another Wiif for Nintendo

in Mobile on October 28, 2010 at 9:51 am PT

Nintendo warned last month that its first-half results would be lousy, and this morning the company delivered on that promise, posting its first half-year loss in seven years.

Nintendo Wiifs; iPad No Threat to DS, Says Exec

in Mobile on May 6, 2010 at 4:43 am PT

Surging sales of its Wii and DS led Nintendo to three straight years of record profits. But with the appeal of those devices now waning, the company needs to refresh them both lest it continue to post financials like those it announced today.

Chrome Netbooks Headed to Market by 2010 Holidays

in News on November 19, 2009 at 12:15 pm PT

Google’s Sundar Pichai, vice president of product management and Matthew Papakipos, engineering director for Google Chrome OS–joined by founder Sergey Brin–discuss how they plan to bring the OS to the market, then answer some questions from the audience.
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Apple Changes Leopard’s Spots

in Personal Technology on August 26, 2009 at 6:01 pm PT

Apple’s Snow Leopard operating system improves upon its predecessor, writes Walt Mossberg. But it isn’t a big breakthrough for average users, and it isn’t a typical Apple lust-provoking product.
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Improving PC Performance

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on April 29, 2009 at 5:28 pm PT

Walt answers readers’ questions on whether a graphics chip can improve PC performance, if the iPhone can be connected to desktop peripherals, and more.

Earnings Week: You Want The Truth?

in News on January 20, 2009 at 11:00 am PT

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Logitech Withdraws Guidance; Sets 15 Percent Workforce Cut

in News on January 6, 2009 at 4:21 am PT

Late Monday, Logitech said it is withdrawing its sales and operating income growth targets for the March 2009 fiscal year. The maker of computer peripherals and other consumer electronics accessories also said it will reduce its global workforce by about 15 percent. The company has about 9,400 employees, suggesting the loss of about 1,400 jobs.

Shopping for Basics and Saving Money on Your Next PC

in Personal Technology on October 29, 2008 at 6:06 pm PT

In his annual fall PC buyer’s guide, Walt focuses on computers and laptops for consumers whose budgets have been shrunk due to the global economic slowdown.
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