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It?s so nice to have confidence in the products you sell. A prime example is Windows 7. It?s a dream to install, set up, use and sell. So far it looks like the best OS from Microsoft. A lot of hard lessons have been learnt in the last few years, so let?s hope it can keep up with the good work. However, a problem still exists with the lack of repair options and product keys wearing out, so there is still a bit to do to make everyone happy.

It?s easy to knock those at the top. A news story about PC World or Currys on the PCR site is almost certain to elicit a few negative comments. Usually they accuse the stores of being box shifters with little product knowledge. It?s an attitude DSGi acknowledges, and it understands that it?s a knock on effect from its business model of old, which to be fair was mainly centred around price promotions. It?s an image the group has been trying to get away from for a long time.

The first devices will be available at retail in time for the summer

Top of the range hard drive up for grabs

Japanese police plan to summon Apple officials over online billing

Vendor reveals scheme to tap in to potential demand for Apple?s iPad

BRC survey finds only 3.5 per cent year-on-year growth

Software giant to showcase new mobile OS at Mobile World Congress

Liverpool store stood out for 'friendly' service

We head to Liverpool in search of gaming peripherals

PCR talks to DSGi's hardware director and spokesman

Current oversupply expected to end later this year