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Falling prices are not necessarily a good thing. (hardware and software prices) (Computer Connections)
Prices of both hardware and software continue to drop, but this may be a mixed blessing. This month we'll examine trends in the hardware arena.
Intense price competition (as well as natural technological evolution) has roughly halved the cost of high-end PCs during the past two years. The effect has been to force many smaller PC clone vendors out of business, and consolidation among those that remain. For example, several years ago Tandy (Radio Shack) bought Grid systems, a maker of high-end portables. More recently, AST Research bought Tandy's computer line, lock, stock and barrel, thereby hurtling AST into a position as one of the three largest PC vendors. These ...
- Shareholders Protection Committee formed for AST Research Inc.
- Press release article from: Business Wire February 6, 1997 700+ words
...Feb. 6, 1997--Thursday an AST Research inc. Shareholders Protection Committee...formed. Many concerned shareholders of AST Research Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTA) are worried...forthcoming discussions about the future of AST Research Inc. AST Research Inc. has lost hundreds...
- AST research launches "Summer Games" dealer incentive program.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire August 4, 1988 700+ words
AST RESEARCH LAUNCHES "SUMMER GAMES" DEALER INCENTIVE...Calif., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- AST Research Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTA) today announced...period and are funded one-half by AST Research and the other half through the dealer...
- AST Research files $50 million convertible subordinated debentures due 2013.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 9, 1988 700+ words
AST RESEARCH FILES $50 MILLION CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED...Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- AST Research Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTA), filed with...capital and general corporate purposes. AST Research Inc. is a leading manufacturer of products...
- WESTERN DIGITAL ENTERS OEM AGREEMENT WITH AST RESEARCH FOR PARADISE ACCELERATOR...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 11, 1992 700+ words
...WESTERN DIGITAL ENTERS OEM AGREEMENT WITH AST RESEARCH FOR PARADISE ACCELERATOR CARD FOR WINDOWS...NYSE: WDC) today announced that AST Research Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTA) is including...of the Paradise accelerator board by AST Research for use in their new Advantage! Plus...
- AMEX opens options trading on AST Research.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 21, 1990 700+ words
AMEX OPENS OPTIONS TRADING ON AST RESEARCH NEW YORK, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The American...trading on the over-the-counter stock of AST Research, Inc. (options symbol: ASQ). AST Research, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high...
- AST Research receives City of Irvine's 1996 Family Friendly Business Award and...
- Press release article from: Business Wire June 27, 1996 700+ words
...BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 1996--AST Research Inc. Tuesday received the 1996 Family...can bestow." Corporate Background AST Research Inc., a member of the Fortune 500...http://www.ast.com. CONTACT: AST Research Inc., Irvine, Calif. Janine Rilum...
- AST Research outlines workforce reduction plans; Announces first quarter...
- Press release article from: Business Wire April 21, 1997 700+ words
...BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 1997--AST Research, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTA) today announced...at http://www.samsung.com . AST Research, Inc. develops and markets a broad...http://www.ast.com . CONTACT: AST Research, Inc. Emory Epperson, 714/727...
- AST RESEARCH NAMES MICHAEL WILLCOCKS TO LEAD ASIA PACIFIC REGION.
- Press release article from: Business Wire February 29, 1996 700+ words
...BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 29, 1996--AST Research Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTA) Thursday announced...products worldwide." Corporate Background AST Research Inc., a member of the Fortune 500...http://www.ast.com. CONTACT: AST Research Inc., Irvine, Calif. Emory Epperson...