Hewlett-Packard to unveil low-cost, color printer that uses plain paper

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HP leads its competition with the introduction of a color, ink-jet computer printer called the DeskJet 500C. The new printer, which works with IBM-compatible microcomputers, lists for $1,095 and should be available through discount channels for as little as $800. Particular advantages of this new color DeskJet, in addition to its low cost, include its ability to use plain paper rather than the specially coated paper most color printers require. The DeskJet 500C is designed to print in color via a special, disposable color ink cartridge. The technology is such that the ink will not run when squirted onto plain paper. HP expects user demand for color ink-jet printing to grow from 1990's $110 million to $350 million in 1991 and $600 million in 1992. Canon Inc also plans a plain paper color printer but it is not yet ready. Tektronix has such a printer, but it lists for $9,995.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Product introduction, Computer peripherals industry, Hewlett-Packard Co., HWP, Inkjet printers, Color, Ink-jet printers, product announcement, Low Cost, Ink Jet Printer, HP DeskJet 500C (Color ink jet printer)

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Fujitsu to sell supercomputers in U.S. again

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Fujitsu Ltd plans to sell its VP2000 line of supercomputers in the US after a three year absence, challenging Cray Research Inc's domination of the market. Fujitsu faces a political battle due to the backlash against Japanese companies in the US. Cray Research held a 36.3 percent market share of supercomputers in 1991, which is substantially higher than Fujitsu's market share of 5.6 percent. Fujitsu has sold 110 supercomputers in Europe, Australia and Japan and hopes to continue the success in the US. The company hopes to challenge Cray by offering supercomputers at prices up to 25 percent lower than those of Cray's supercomputers. Cray asserts that the Fujitsu products are of lesser quality and that it refuses to become involved in a price war.

Electronic computers, Planning, Computer industry, Marketing, Market share, Supercomputers, Supercomputer, Cray Research Inc., Fujitsu Ltd., Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Market Entry, Fujitsu VP2000 (Supercomputer)

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