Photos: Dell's recalled batteries
The PC maker says 4.1 million Sony-made laptop batteries could overheat and pose a risk of fire.
The PC maker says 4.1 million Sony-made laptop batteries could overheat and pose a risk of fire.
Sanyo spokesperson says no other notebook brands were affected and the incident was 'veryrare'.
The company blames U.S. consumer and U.K. businesses and faulty components.
Dell Computer Corp said it would continue to buy batteries from Panasonic Matsushita Corp despite the recent recall of faulty notebook batteries produced by the latter.
The Dell Vostro range, which comes in both notebook and desktop form factors, is designed for the small business market. We found the Vostro 1510 to have good performance for a mid-range notebook — but performance comes at the expense of battery life.
I've been expecting this news for some time - following a lengthy investigation, Dell are voluntarily recalling a whopping 4.1 million batteries sold between April 2004 and July 21, 2006.
Next Friday marks the four-month anniversary of the proper debut of Dell's Adamo luxury ultraportable laptop, and it occurred to me recently that Dell hasn't done much since then to promote or reposition the ultra-premium notebook.What happened?
Accounting investigations prompt Dell to postpone results; HP is on track to report solid numbers.
Micron Electronics Inc. Monday launched an online store, its effort to bring its Web sales up to the levels enjoyed by direct sales competitors Gateway Inc.
After the issues around its notebook computers last year, Dell now finds that open season has been declared as it faces legal action in Canada from a user who complained that the company carried on selling the computers after it knew they suffered from problems.The class action suit was filed in the Ontario Superior Court by Thad Griffin, a resident of Ontario, on behalf of other users of Dell Inspiron laptops.