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Mini-Notebooks Made Explosive Entry into EMEA PC Market in 2008

Following a major surge in the back-to-school season, mini-notebook momentum continued unabated in the final quarter of the year. Thanks to robust consumer demand in Western Europe in the run up to Christmas, overall EMEA mini-notebook shipments reached 3.6 million units, in line with expectations, representing 20% of total portable sales and 30% of consumer portables in EMEA in 4Q08.  more

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Vodafone First Half Profits Drop 35% on Turkish Write-Down

Vodafone has reported a drop of 35% in net profit for the first half of this year to £2.17 billion (US$3.2 billion), from £3.33 billion (US$5.25 billion) a year ago. The loss included an impairment loss of £1.7 billion (US$2.7 billion) on its Turkish network. First half operating profits before taxes rose by just over 10% to £5.8 billion (US$9.05 billion) on revenues up by 17% to £19.9 billion.  more

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