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Desktop PCs: Set for a rebound?

New designs and touchscreens may help

BusinessWeek -- Technology & You imageDesktop PCs have been fading from the scene for years, but they may be poised for a modest rebound. One big reason is the combination of big touchscreen models--the Dell Studio One or the Hewlett-Packard TouchSmar--and the multitouch features of Windows 7.

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