Global chip sales seen rising in 2006 | CNET News.com

Global chip sales seen rising in 2006 | CNET News.com: "Worldwide sales of semiconductors are expected to rise 7.9 percent to $245.5 billion in 2006, the U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association said in its annual forecast on Wednesday.

Sales of semiconductors are seen rising to $271.3 billion in 2007, it said."

The Oshkosh West Index - Microsoft casts console carnage in a 360 degree revolution

The Oshkosh West Index - Microsoft casts console carnage in a 360 degree revolution: "Once released, the Xbox 360 will come in two different packages, a $300 core system, and a $400 bundle. The $300 dollar core system includes a wired controller, a detachable face plate, and standard AV cables. The $400 dollar package has all of the above, plus a 20 GB removable hard drive, a wireless controller, a wireless Xbox Live headset, an Xbox 360 Media Remote Control, an Ethernet cable, and high definition cables. A $400 price tag is high even for the gaming world, and a big chunk of change for the average gamer to pay for a system. "