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• Hardware geeks worth billions
  Friday 4 February 2005 – 04:41
  Geeks or Otaku as they're called in Japan, represent a market worth ¥290 billion ($2.78 billion) and that means they shouldn't be ignored by big business, a report said today.
• Can 24 songs be worth $222,000?
  Monday 8 October 2007 – 10:41 in Business
  Opinion – By now you have probably heard it: The RIAA scored a big win in the first tried music file-sharing case: The music industry was awarded a stunning $222,000 or $9250 for each song covered by the suit. In what will forever be etched as a landmark ...
• Vista, Office 2007 coupons worth a second look
  Wednesday 25 October 2006 – 01:14
  Many computer buyers will have a Déjà vu experience when shopping for a new computer this Christmas season. Microsoft is, once again, offering an upgrade coupon for its operating system: Vista won't Vista won't arrive in time for the holidays, so Microsoft company tries to lure customers with seemingly free Vista upgrades. Before you buy, take a look at the fine print. Extra: Image Gallery
• Infineon, Kingston seal deal worth up to US$2.5 billion
  Wednesday 18 December 2002 – 06:22
  Infineon Technologies on December 17 announced that it has signed a long-term agreement to supply Kingston Technology with DRAM in a deal that could be worth up to US$2.5 billion over the next five years.
• High-tech IDs - Are they worth it?
  Friday 1 March 2002 – 05:53
  There's an interesting story on Scientific American that questions the value of high-tech ID technologies such as face recognition and biometric authentication.
• Is a crapware-free PC worth an extra $50?
  Tuesday 25 March 2008 – 11:10
  A “Fresh Start” is something many users give their PCs anyway once in a while. But why exactly would you need a Fresh Start with a new PC. Sony is offering that option for a $50 premium – and promises that you won’t get hit with loads of crapware...
• Your "digital living" will be worth $300 billion per year by 2010 - report
  Wednesday 20 December 2006 – 07:32
  According to a new report out by technology research firm Parks Associates, the amount of money spent on digital living products and services, like mobile phone and Internet costs, will reach $300 billion within four years.
• What Does $1 Million Worth Of MacBook Pros Look Like?
  Friday 9 February 2007 – 06:17
  Well, Still Boxed Anyways
• Desktop graphics market worth more than $23 billion - JPR
  Wednesday 20 September 2006 – 09:49
  Market research firm Jon Peddie Research (JPR) today said that the desktop PC graphics market has reached a volume of $5.88 billion in the second quarter of this year.
• Dell to buy $16 Billion worth of IBM technology
  Friday 5 March 1999 – 08:19
  IBM and Dell Computer Corp.
• PC-Gaming Hardware Worth $20 Billion
  Wednesday 19 November 2008 – 12:10
  If PC gaming is dying, as many have claimed, why are gaming-oriented PCs selling so well? Market analyst Jon Peddie estimates that the market for PC gaming hardware stands at $20 billion today—and predicts it will expand to $34 billion by 2012.
• Most Phones Are Crap, iPhone Is Worth $500 Argues Apple
  Thursday 1 March 2007 – 01:32
  Worth $150 for the special cardboard eBay edition
• Intel to buy $218.5 million worth of VMware stock
  Wednesday 11 July 2007 – 11:08 in Business
  Intel’s said that it intends to purchase VMware's Class A common stock in the amount of $218.5 million
• Open Source software a $5.8 billion opportunity by 2011, IDC says
  Friday 1 June 2007 – 01:44
  Developers of standalone open source software (OSS) will be able to cash in on their works over the next few years. According to a report released by IDC, the segment has entered a "significant growth stage," accelerating annual revenues between now and 2011 to almost $6 billion.
• Top Seven Things Worth Noticing From 3GSM
  Friday 16 February 2007 – 02:52
  Err, the phones?