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PC World launches "Get Connected" initiative
Why do you care? There's free laptops on offer... 30 June 2008 12:05 GMT
Apparently in response to "increasing customer demand for broadband connectivity between technologies", PC World has created its new "Get Connected" initiative.

The company says the new initiative gives customers the opportunity to purchase, and be immediately...
VIDEO: Tech week in view on Megawhat News
Our very own take on the big stories of the week in video 16 May 2008 17:00 GMT
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?
Video news bulletin of today's top stories 15 May 2008 17:59 GMT
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
77 Currys.digital stores to close 15 May 2008 11:53 GMT
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...
"Misleading" PC World advert pulled
Under judge's orders 7 May 2008 21:50 GMT
The Advertising Standards Authority has ordered a PC World TV advert be removed from broadcasting, after branding it as "misleading".

The ASA ruled that the advert could not appear again in its current form, after the ad made claims to the effect that the PS3...
Wii Fit sold every 4 seconds on launch day
"Unprecedented" demand for "wildly popular" game 28 April 2008 12:54 GMT
It looks as if Wii Fit is well on its way to becoming the fastest selling Wii game ever with retailers telling Pocket-lint that Friday was a blockbusting day for the new fitness game.

Since its launch in Japan on 1 December 2007, Wii Fit has already sold...
Computer viruses hit the million mark
Malware milestone 10 April 2008 13:55 GMT
Software company DriveSentry has revealed that they have detected one million internet viruses, including trojans and other malicious codes.

The security experts captured the unique signatures of one million pieces of malware - malicious software programs...
Kingston launches The X-Factor flash drive
A "must-have for fans and non-fans". What? 9 April 2008 11:29 GMT
Following a similar team up with Ricky Martin in the States, Kingston Technology has reached to the depths of the UK entertainment arena and launched a 2GB USB flash drive which comes pre-loaded with video footage from The X Factor show including clips of "funny" auditions....
Ion iED05 USB drum kit launches
Snare one now 17 March 2008 13:49 GMT
Aimed at both beginners and experienced drummers, the Ion iED05 drum kit is a digital set-up that connects to your PC via USB.

Simply connect the adjustable drum kit to your USB port and you will have access to over 200 drum sounds that will work with the velocity-sensitive...
The Tech Guys: Did the earth move for you too?
Post-quake advice from PC World's geeks 27 February 2008 12:00 GMT
Perhaps not a question you'd want to be asked by a PC World-employed geek, but this morning, The Tech Guys are indeed asking - did the earth move for you?

You may be unaware that there was a small earthquake in the UK last night and The TechGuys are taking...
PC World, 3 extend dongle deal to MacBook Air
£250 off cost of an Air if you sign up for mobile broadband 6 February 2008 10:59 GMT
PC World has announced that it will extend its 3 mobile broadband laptop discount offer to the new MacBook Air.

Customers signing up to the 18-month 3 mobile broadband tariff in-store at PC World will qualify for a discount of £250 off the cost of a MacBook...
Dell closes all of its US kiosks
...but 50 kept open outside of the States 31 January 2008 9:32 GMT
Following on from its decision to start selling its PCs in a range of highstreet chains across Europe and the US, Dell has now opted to close all of its US kiosks.

Reuters is reporting that the 140 kiosks, which are mainly in shopping malls around the country,...
PC World offers free laptop with 3 contracts
"Dangles dongle deal" 31 January 2008 8:51 GMT
PC World has announced the launch of a new promotion that includes a free, or discounted, laptop for every customer that signs up to an 18 month Mobile Broadband subscription from 3.

Customers signing up can choose from a range of over ten laptops, some of which...
Today's big stories on Megawhat TV NEWS
Catch up with the tech news web tv show 22 January 2008 19:20 GMT
Switch on Megawhat TV now for the biggest stories of the day from the world of gadgets and technology.

In the headlines today - in with the new and out with the old - a major retailer stops selling analogue TVs; a breakthrough for mobile phone enthusiasts; the...
DSG Group dumps analogue televisions
Curry's, Dixons and PC World to stop selling them 22 January 2008 11:47 GMT
The end of the analogue television is upon us, as major electrical retailer, the DSG group who owns Currys, PC World and Dixons.co.uk, has said that it will no longer be selling analogue televisions in the UK.

Following a similar decision in 2004 when the company...
DSGi issues £50 million profit warning
Poor Christmas sales blamed 3 January 2008 10:39 GMT
DSG International the retailer which owns Currys and PC World, has issued a profit warning.

A Christmas sales period described as "dire" has been the main explantion for the drop in profits.

It has been announced that full year profits before...
2007: A year in review, December
Tis the season to be jolly - or miserable if you haven't managed to buy a Wii yet 31 December 2007 11:00 GMT
While O2 relished the ever-rising iPhone sales in the UK, Vodafone attempted to prevent its rival T-Mobile enjoying the same glory in Germany.

A German court overturned an injunction which would have forced T-Mobile to sell unlocked iPhones.

Vodafone...
Digital photo frames are Christmas favourite
Frame sales outstrip even the Wii 19 December 2007 13:22 GMT
According to shopping search engine, Kelkoo, the digital photo frame is the most popular stocking filler this Christmas.

It has today revealed that digital displays have been the most searched for item in the run-up to Christmas, outflanking the Nintendo Wii...
Dell announces massive European retail deal with DSGi
To be sold in PC World, Currys and Dixons.co.uk in the UK 13 December 2007 15:30 GMT
Dell and DSG international plc (DSGi) have announced the imminent availability of Dell notebook and desktop computers in DSGi stores.

From January 2008, DSGi and Dell customers will be able to buy a range of Dell notebooks and desktops through PC World, Currys...
PC World adds £150 retail "tax" to EasyNote XS?
Packard Bell's ultra-portable to sell for more than RRP 29 October 2007 17:04 GMT
We're not quite to the bottom of this matter yet, but it appears that retail partner PC World are planning to add a hefty tax on Packard Bell's recently announced EasyNote XS.

The EasyNote is a new ultra-ultra portable 7-inch sub-laptop from Packard Bell that...
Philips launches X200 laptop with extendable display
Designed for use in small spaces 8 October 2007 8:41 GMT
Philips has launched the X200 laptop with an extendable 12.1-inch widescreen display.

Described as perfect for the frequent traveller and those who need to use a laptop confined spaces, such as on aeroplanes, this design means you can move the screen out and...
PC World launches Advent K children's laptop range
Decently specced kids-only notebooks hit the shelves 21 August 2007 14:57 GMT
PC World has launched a new range of laptops specifically designed for – and by – kids.

The new Advent K range of laptops is described as being built to a "sturdy, powerful and funky specification" and is inspired by focus groups with school children.
Comment: Was PC World's free laptop just a publicity stunt?
Or did it really end because of popular demand 21 August 2007 11:53 GMT
Yesterday's move by PC world to quietly end its offering of a free laptop abruptly clearly shows that the company was either completely taken by surprise as to the success of the offer or never intended to run it any longer than necessary once the publicity had been gained....
PC World and Orange free laptop offer ends abruptly
"We're sorry. This deal has now ended" 18 August 2007 23:35 GMT
If you were interested in the free laptop with broadband offer that Orange and PC World recently made headlines with, we hope you've signed up already, as the deal has somewhat surreptitiously ended.

Big news back in late July, PC World customers who signed...
The TechGuys launch free "digital NHS" service
Free phone support and emergency walk-in clinic at certain times 13 August 2007 7:53 GMT
The TechGuys (the technical support service from PC World) are launching trials of the UK's first free national technical support clinic.

An "army" of qualified technicians will deliver this "pioneering digital community service".

This army will...