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Best Buy sells a third of all US laptops

Nokia has suggested the reason for the new Nokia Booklet 3G only being available in Best Buy in the US this side of the Holidays is because AT&T isn't geared to sell laptops.

Talking to David Petts, who is responsible for the AT&T account at Nokia, Petts told...

PHOTOS: iRex DR800SG ebook reader

iRex has entered the consumer ebook reader space with the launch of the DR800SG and Pocket-lint was hands on at the New York launch to give it a quick glance over to grab some photos.

The device sports an 8-inch screen, 3G connectivity for downloading books...

8.1-inch iRex DR800SG ebook reader officially announced

A new ebook reader has hit the American market as iRex Technologies has officially announced the launch of its 8.1-inch DR800SG - a direct rival to Amazon's Kindles and Sony's Readers.

With a pen-based touchscreen and 3G wireless capabilities for OTA downloads,...

iRex DR800SG ebook reader launching in the US

American consumers are about to get a new ebook reader thrown into the mix, with the news that iRex Technologies is to launch a new model into the US market.

Competing with the Amazon Kindle, as well as Sony's Reader range, the iRex DR800SG offers 3G connectivity,...

Best Buy goes early with iPod touch 3rd gen accessories

Best Buy has gone live, ahead of the much rumoured and anticipated iPod touch 3rd generation launch, listing a number of accessories from Belkin all for the yet unannounced product.

Although none of the listings mention a digital camera on the back of the new...

Best Buy to get Palm Pre first

With Palm yet to set a date for the launch of the much awaited Palm Pre in the US, the latest rumour surfacing on the Internet is that customers keen to get the new "iPhone Challenger" will be able to get their hands on the device from the 7 June.

According...

Best Buy delays launch of UK shops

American retail chain Best Buy is to delay its entry to the UK market.

Best Buy has pushed back the launch timescale for its retail assault on Blighty, postponing the opening of shops from their original summer 2009 schedule.

In a joint venture...

DSGi plans Best Buy-beating Currys super megastores

DSGi is due to reveal plans for Currys "megastores", described as "very large format".

Although Currys already offers what most would call large shops, usually in out of town purpose built retail centres, the new, bigger shops are said to be "designed to combat...

Guns N' Roses previews album on MySpace

Guns N' Roses is the latest music act to use the web to debut its new material.

The American hard rockers have launched their new album on MySpace, days ahead of its release in shops.

Chinese Democracy is the band's first album in 15 years, so...

Best Buy slashes profit predictions

Despite expansion into Europe, and hints that it may take on some of the stores left empty by Circuit City's present problems, Best Buy has been hit by the worldwide economic slowdown.

The retailer has slashed its profit predictions for 2009.

"Since...

Jawbone launches in pink and blue

Aliph has added two new colours to its Jawbone repertoire, "Babbling Blue" and "Rambling Rose," that aside from the paint-job offer the same features as the other models.

Available exclusively at Best Buy stores in the States, the pink and blue versions cost...

100 Best Buy shops planned for UK

Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy are soon to start their joint offensive to dominate the UK's electrical goods market.

The companies are planning on opening more than 100 new stores and the first could open early next year.

Cazenove analysts said...

Best Buy gets approval to buy Napster

Napster is soon to have a new owner.

The US Federal Trade Commission has given retail chain Best Buy its approval for the $121 million deal, which was first announced at the beginning of the month.

Best Buy is hoping that the acquisition of the...

Best Buy to acquire Napster

US consumer electronics retailer Best Buy has revealed that it is to purchase digital music service Napster for $121 million in cash.

Best Buy is to pay $2.65 per share, which Reuters reports is almost double the amount of Friday's closing share price for the...

Best Buy to sell iPhone 3G

It makes sense really - the iPhone 3G is being stocked in the UK by the Carphone Warehouse - which has done a million dollar deal with Best Buy in the States, which will see the American retailer opening stores on this side of the Atlantic.

And now Best Buy...

UK Best Buy store locations revealed

The locations of the first four Best Buy stores for the UK have been revealed - and could be the start of a roll-out of up to 20 such shops for Blighty.

The first four stores, that will see the US giant's retail debut in the UK, will be at the Bath Road Retail...

VIDEO: Tech week in view on Megawhat News

Switch on Megawhat TV now for our round-up of the biggest news stories of the week; and what we thought of them in a nice, neat, and concise vid.

This week we tackle which retailer is Best Buy after next; is Icahn the man for Microsoft against Yahoo; is Google...

VIDEO: Megawhat news - Is the Apple iTablet on the way?

Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written. Don't panic - here are the top stories on video.

In today's headlines: News of the next gen Newton dropped but not by Apple; 77 Currys.digital stores to close; Yahoo is in...

DSGi group undergoes "radical" review

In the biggest review of its business to date, DSGi will close 77 Currys.digital stores, trial new retail formats and is even re-thinking product lines.

Chief executive John Browett says the review offers "radical and detailed plans" and will "transform the...

VIDEO: Megawhat news - BlackBerry beckons in the Bold

Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written. Don't panic - here are the top stories on video.

In today's headlines: BlackBerry beckons in the Bold; Apple iPhone is officially out of stock; Microsoft launches MSN Messenger...

Carphone Warehouse makes bid for Tiscali

The world wide web is awash with rumours today, notably the whispers that US retailer Best Buy could be after a whole host of UK electronics chains including Dixons, Currys and Comet.

And it seems the British company it already half owns,
The Carphone...

Best Buy after Currys, Dixons and Comet

It seems the Best Buy execs have been mighty busy.

Just last week, we reported on a £1bn joint venture will see US retailer Best Buy's vast array of consumer electronics sold through Carphone Warehouse.

And now we have news that Best Buy may be...

Best Buy stores coming to Europe

Carphone Warehouse is going to take on the consumer electronics world.

The British company, which has stores in eight European countries including France, Germany, Spain and Portugal as well as the UK, has signed a deal with American retail giant, Best Buy.

Best Buy to "recommend" Blu-ray

US consumer electronics giant Best Buy has said that it will "recommend" that consumers choose Blu-ray, reports Reuters.

This news comes hours after the announcement from online video rental company Netflix that it would exclusively stock Blu-ray DVDs in its...

Carphone Warehouse is top performer

Sales at the Carphone Warehouse retail chain have been buoyed by sales of the iPhone as well as rumours of a takeover bid.

The company's shares were up 5.7% at 351p this morning.

While traders have suggested that Christmas sales of the iPhone are...