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May 22, 2008

Rock Computers acquired by Stone

Customer warranties will be honoured

Oliver Garnham

Laptop maker Rock Computers, which went into administration earlier this month, has been acquired by Stone Group for an undisclosed sum.

Stone said it will continue to sell machines under the Rock brand, with the acquisition enabling it to offer a larger range of high-end laptops to public sector customers. "This acquisition is great news for Stone and for our customers, because we can now offer a much wider portfolio of laptops," said Stone chief executive James Bird.

The company has also committed to providing ongoing warranty support for existing Rock customers.

Former Rock chief executive Nick Boardman, who will join Stone as director of its mobile technology division, said: "It is vital that customers’ historic warranties will be supported going forward. Everyone can continue to buy Rock products with confidence."

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M.R. Dickinson said on Friday, 30 May 2008

I have a Rock Laptop which I bought in Sept 2005 and which has been returned twice to Rock for repairs. I had very good service each time and have nothing but praise for my solidly built Laptop. I am so glad that Rock Computers will continue. I'm in my 70s and appreciate old fashioned value for money. Have you shaped a ROCK into a STONE? Good Luck

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