HP Looks To Buy EDS

By Digital Trends Staff Updated October 25, 2009

The story broke first in the Wall Street Journal, which reported that computer maker Hewlett-Packard was in talks with IT company Electronic Data Systems (EDS) to buy the company for between $12-13 billion.

That gave a sharp boost to EDS shares, which rose 27.9% – although those of HP dropped 4.7% at the news.

Once markets had closed, however, HP admitted in a statement that the story was true:

"HP today confirmed that it is engaged in advanced discussions with Electronic Data Systems Corporation regarding a possible business combination involving the two companies."

The speculation is that the deal could make HP a major player in the IT services market, something they’ve been trying to crack for some time.

Digital Trends Staff

Digital Trends has a simple mission: to help readers easily understand how tech affects the way they live. We are your…

Computing

Over a dozen Chromebook prices slashed in Best Buy’s 48-hour sale

Someone using the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 3i in tent mode.

The best Chromebooks are no longer simply cheaper alternatives to laptop deals, as they've grown by leaps and bounds with faster performance and improved designs. If you're interested in owning one, Best Buy just launched a 48-hour sale that includes Chromebook deals of all shapes and sizes -- starting from affordable options to high-powered devices. It's not recommended to wait until the last minute of the sale until you make your purchase though, as we're not sure if stocks will last until the end. We've rounded up our favorite offers here, but feel free to look at all the Chromebooks that Best Buy is offering with discounts.

HP Chromebook 14a -- $139, was $299

Computing

Logitech’s best wireless mouse is discounted at Best Buy

A person using the Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac mouse on a desk.

Best Buy has a modest yet important discount on the Logitech MX Master 3S Laser Mouse -- one of the best mice around right now. Usually priced at $100, it's reduced by $8 so it's down to $92. Sure, that's not one of the biggest wireless mouse deals around today, but it's still a sweet discount on a mouse we would always recommend. If you're keen to learn more, keep reading while we explain why it's worthwhile.

Why you should buy the Logitech MX Master 3S
Topping our roundup of the best wireless mice, you're instantly onto a good thing with the Logitech MX Master 3S. Essentially, it does everything very well. It has a sleek look that also feels extremely comfortable under your palm. It has an adjustable sensitivity range from 200 to 8,000 dots per inch (DPI) so you can get it just how you need it to be. It also has Quiet clicks which gives you the same satisfying feel of a louder mouse but with 90% less click noise than the previous model.

Computing

Best gaming laptop deals: Save on Alienware, Razer, HP and more

hp omen 17t gaming laptop deal june 2023 lifestyle

It's not hard to find laptop deals online, but gamers shouldn't settle for anything less than a gaming laptop. These machines usually don't come cheap though, so to help you enjoy some savings with your purchase, we've rounded up some of the top gaming laptop deals that you can shop right now. You'll need to act fast if you want to take advantage of any of these bargains though, because there's no telling when their prices will return to normal.
Dell G16 -- $900, was $1,250

The Dell G16 may be a cheap gaming laptop, but it still offers decent performance with its 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce 3050 Ti graphics card, and 16GB of RAM that's recommended by our guide on how much RAM do you need as enough for most gamers. The device also comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed in its 512GB SSD, and a 16.0-inch screen with QHD+ resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate for smooth and uninterrupted gameplay.

Editors’ Recommendations