Semiconductor News

Chip sales boom in November (CNet News)
Global sales of semiconductors powered ahead in November, accelerating for the fourth straight month to grow to $16.1 billion--a 25.7 percent increase compared with a year earlier.

Nanotubes break semiconducting record (CNet News)
Semiconducting carbon nanotubes are significantly better at conducting electricity at room temperature than any other known material, according to recent tests at the University of Maryland.

A G5 Laptop? Maybe Next Year (BusinessWeek)
While Apple is mum, several developments point to the prospect during 2004. And that could mean a big boost for Apple.

ATI revenue jumps 40 percent (CNet News)
Graphics chipmaker ATI Technologies reported higher profits and improved revenue, propelled by higher shipments of computer components, for the first quarter of fiscal 2004.

Satellite Radio Extends Its Orbit (New York Times - registration)
Radio is awesome, isn't it? It's free, it's on whenever you want it, and you can choose from among eight or 10 stations. About the only people who could possibly complain about it, in fact, are people who have to listen to it.

PC Market to Reach Record Shipment Levels (Washington Post)
Driven by consumer demand and enticing bargains, the personal computer market is expected to reach "record" shipment levels in 2003 and 2004, according to a report by a market research firm.

Shopping for Electronics, Peacefully (BusinessWeek)
Apple, Gateway, and Sony are luring customers with Zen-like stores aimed at providing service and building loyalty to their products

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