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Dear silicon.com... cashless concerns, battle of the OSes, iPhone fans...
Comment Ian Snowdon, UK What's got silicon.com readers reaching for their keyboards this week? Reader Comments of the Week showcases how our users are responding to the latest tech news and views on the site. [15 Nov 2007]
3 Peaks Challenge conquered by IT industry
News The challenge was to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, respectively the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales in just one 24 hour period. Team Silicon certainly gave it a go, holding onto second place right up until the summit... [19 Jul 2005]
Photos: Team Silicon completes 3 Peaks Challenge
Photo Last.but by no means least: In theory the easiest climb by far, Snowdon has several obstacles: the two mountains your muscles have already climbed, the sleep you have been deprived of and the difficulty in staying focussed under such tough... [19 Jul 2005]
IT teams ready for the 3 Peaks Challenge
News We also went up Scafell Pike and Snowdon as quickly as possible on two consecutive Sundays. Regular readers of silicon.com will know we are sending an intrepid team to take part in the Vanco Three Peaks Challenge in aid of CARE International. [14 Jul 2005]
silicon.com team gearing up for mountain challenge
News A hardcore team of silicon.com fundraisers are gearing up to tackle the three highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales during a 24-hour period next weekend. We will be taking on the Vanco-sponsored Three Peaks Challenge in support of CARE... [11 Jul 2005]
IT industry to take on 3 Peaks Challenge for charity
News As such the physically demanding slog up and down Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon seemed an ideal fit. The UK IT industry is being urged to sign up for a 3 Peaks Challenge in aid of CARE International. [24 Mar 2005]
The Weekly Round-Up: 11.06.04
Round-Up As many of you will be aware (from the constant sponsorship appeals in this newsletter over past weeks) the Round-Up took part in the gruelling 3-Peaks Challenge - scaling Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in the space of one weekend. [11 Jun 2004]
5 years ago... Siemens clings onto Tesco with Trekkie treats
News But Input analyst Jamie Snowdon is sceptical. 27.11.98 Tesco is to boldly go where no supermarket has gone before by selling Siemens PCs with a 'Star Trek' theme at selected UK stores from the end of November. [27 Nov 2003]
5 years ago... PCs for free within five years
News Jamie Snowdon, industry analyst at Input, said: "It will probably happen," but there will be "hidden costs". Snowdon said the idea of having the best PC technology available for free within five years "is laughable". [12 Nov 2003]
5 years ago today... Apple continues its growth
News Jamie Snowdon, industry analyst at Input, said this is "a positive move for Apple". 01.10.98: Apple Computer is expected to show its largest increase in sales for two years, according to analyst predictions. [01 Oct 2003]
Camelot keeps faith with GTech
News Guy Snowdon, chairman of the US gaming group, was charged with attempting to bribe Richard Branson, head of the Virgin Group, into not bidding for the deal. GTech sold its shares in Camelot and Snowdon resigned. [17 Jan 2000]
US firm changes PC sales model
News Jamie Snowdon, industry analyst at Input, said the idea is sound but it could be even better if Recompute offered constant upgrades. Snowdon went on to say that most European companies get cold feet over high-profile 'giveaway' offers. [29 Mar 1999]
HP unveils Trusted PC
News Jamie Snowdon, analyst at Input, wondered why Microsoft isn't doing it. Snowdon said the system would win "brownie points" in the business market if it could be tailored to deal with network monitoring. [17 Feb 1999]
Consumers rush to secure free PC
News Jamie Snowdon, principle analyst at Input, warned it was probably a gimmick but said other companies could follow suit. The US company which offered free PCs to Internet users on Monday has been inundated with over 300,000 responses via email and... [10 Feb 1999]
Survey reveals 50 per cent of US homes own PC
News Jamie Snowdon, industry analyst at Input, explained the biggest reason behind these figures is the Internet. Having had the Internet "driven down their throats," Snowdon predicted that it is unlikely that PC ownership will continue to grow in the... [09 Feb 1999]
