PCR Tech and IT retail, distribution and vendor news

After months of build-up, including the announcement of new features and record registration numbers, thousands of representatives from the UK PC and technology trade descended on Birmingham for Channel Expo 2008. Andrew Wooden reports?

Not all users want or need a ?2,000 PC and a lot of them have started to realise this after having been oversold by the multiples in the past.

Toshiba laptops added to subscription offering

Mozilla?s latest web browser downloaded over eight million times in first 24 hours

Retailer produces checklist of products to sell in order to ensure tech compatibility

Jerome: 'Would be difficult to see [it happening] because growth rates are so strong'

Major survey unveils key personality traits of avid technology consumers

Australia: Greeted by queues, some fans arriving up to 24 hours prior to opening

Supermarket to combine popular promotions in effort to help schools

Meanwhile, PC Retail looks at how to sell laser printers and the trends in that market

Reshuffle at tech giant?s printer and cartridge operation designed to combat downturn

Distributor takes on former IBM and Motorola man as chief operating officer