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Focuses on several predominant technology companies and forecasts their growth as of July, 2001. Computer software and services companies, Microsoft, Oracle, and AOL Time Warner; Computer hardware companies, Sun Microsystems, IBM, and EMC; Communications companies, Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks, and Lucent.

The article focuses on the reported $14-billion acquisition of Electronic Data Systems by Hewlett-Packard (HP). According to the article, it will take a year or two to integrate the companies' operations, but long term, the businesses are a good fit. The projected earnings per share of HP for 2008 is $3.57 and $3.98 for 2009.

The article discusses the growth of two leading computer companies Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. According to reports, Apple shares have risen more than 1,200% in the past 4 years to a recent $97, and they trade for 32 times expected calendar 2007 earnings of $3.03 per share while Microsoft's shares have done little for five years. Apple Inc., will introduce a product that combines an iPod and a cell phone. Microsoft's new-product features updates of Office and the Windows operating system.

Reports on the growth of the iPod digital music system from Apple Computer in 2004. Effect of the growth of iPod on the stock of the company; Projected status of the overall market for the product in 2005; Outlook on the growth of the company in 2005.

Looks at the effects of Banias, a microprocessor that enables Intel chips designed exclusively for laptop computers to save battery energy. Increased battery life; Use of Banias by Dell, Hewlett-Packard, and Toshiba models; Prices of brand-name notebook computers.

Evaluates Apple Computer retail outlets in the United States. Location of the stores; Merchandise that is available at the stores; Plans for additional locations.

Reviews the iPaq Pocket personal computer from Compaq. Comparison to the Palm Pilot computer; Additional features of the iPaq, including a digital music player, Web browser, and mapping software; Price.