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Canalys: More smartphones than PCs shipped in 2011

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2011: the year Smartphones supplanted computers, at least according to the bundle of spreadsheets that just arrived from Canalys Research . . . . → Read More: Canalys: More smartphones than PCs shipped in 2011

Acer to focus on value, innovation instead of volume

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Acer appears to have taken company founder and former CEO Stan Shih’s recent advice quite seriously. . . . → Read More: Acer to focus on value, innovation instead of volume

Acer founder says company needs an overhaul

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Acer founder Stan Shih on Tuesday said the company needs to overhaul its operations in order to stay competitive with the changing market. . . . → Read More: Acer founder says company needs an overhaul

Acer lowers Q1 guidance as iPad 2 rocks PC industry

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Shares of Acer stock were down nearly 7% on the Taiwan Stock Exchange Tuesday on news that the PC manufacturer had unexpectedly and significantly lowered it’s first-quarter sales estimates. The PC maker had previously estimated its first-quarter PC sales would grow 3% from the previous quarter. Now, Acer has adjusted its forecast, saying it expects sales to drop 10% compared to the prior quarter. . . . → Read More: Acer lowers Q1 guidance as iPad 2 rocks PC industry