Tablets & laptops stories - Page 22
Among the most popular devices in the corporate and arguably home environment, laptops and tablets
are the weapon of choice for most computing tasks. Dominated by Microsoft and its Windows operating
system, laptops are produced by a wide number of manufacturers and typically feature purpose-
designed processors from Intel or AMD; tablet computers are similar to laptops but lack a dedicated keyboard and are often ‘stripped down’ with lighter weight and somewhat reduced capabilities.
Windows’ domination as an operating system has not extended to tablets, which typically run Android
or Apple’s iOS.
IDC: After years of growth, tablet sales slow
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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Tablet market growth is forecast to slow in 2014 due to slowing consumer purchases and declining average selling prices.
Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.
Should Kiwis buy Apple's iPad Air...?
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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Apple’s iPad Air has charged to the top of the tablet review table in New Zealand, beating 27 other devices in a recent report compiled by Consumer NZ.
Toshiba Chromebook arrives in New Zealand...
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Toshiba's first 13.3-inch Chromebook hits New Zealand shores, offering an HD display, long battery life and sleek design for $479 NZD.
Apple ahead of the tablet game as Samsung trails
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Apple dominates the tablet market, shipping 26 million units in Q4 2013, but faces challenges from competitors.
Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Phablet sales soar to 120m by 2018, with East Asia leading demand for gaming and streaming on larger screens, reports Juniper Research.
Lenovo launches ANZ tablet giveaway to boost reseller sales
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
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mobility
Lenovo amplifies sales with ANZ tablet giveaway, buoying resellers with a bonus IdeaTab A1000L for select purchases.
'Sombre' PC market suffers first annual double digit decline
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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network infrastructure
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Asia/Pacific PC market declines 10% in 2013 due to economic sluggishness and competition from smartphones and tablets.
Review: Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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network infrastructure
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reviews
With a delicious 1080p Gorilla Glass screen wrapped in carbon fibre and aluminium, does the new Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook live up to its hefty price tag?.
Is the ASUS G750 worthy of the ROG badge?
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
ASUS G750 aims to impress with its high-performance specs and robust design, but does it truly earn the prestigious ROG badge gamers covet?.
Worst decline in PC history as industry “bottoms out”
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
Global PC shipments hit an historic low, plunging for the seventh quarter in a row as smartphones and tablets dominate.
Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.
Kiwi IT spending set to smash $11 billion mark
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
New Zealand's IT spending projected to hit $11.1 billion in 2014, up by 2.2%, driven by demand for devices like PCs and tablets.
Aggressive Samsung goes for the jugular in 2014
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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mobility
Samsung storms CES 2014 with a show of strength in tech, unveiling game-changing TVs and appliances for the Home of the Future.
NZ exclusive: Evolving HP keeps the PC faith
Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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HP dominates New Zealand PC market, grows 21% YoY, while also investing in tablet space. Innovation strategy paying off.
Top Xmas Gift - HP’s ENVY 17: Leap Motion
Mon, 9th Dec 2013
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HP’s ENVY 17 redefines interaction with Leap Motion tech, allowing users to control apps without touch. Top choice for Christmas gifts.
HP unveils NZ Xmas consumer portfolio
Fri, 6th Dec 2013
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mobility
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pc hardware
HP sets the festive mood in Auckland with its groundbreaking consumer portfolio, introducing NZ's first notebook with Leap Motion tech.
'Good' news as mobility provider wins Aussie BYOD contract
Wed, 27th Nov 2013
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good technology
Slater and Gordon Lawyers boosts mobility and security with Good Technology's GFE for BYOD, outpacing Microsoft's ActiveSync in Aussie law firm.
Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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In a bid to promote the new Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, Nokia has taken a leaf out of Microsoft's book - by shamelessly bashing Apple's iPad.
Defiant Ballmer defends Microsoft's hardware venture
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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CEO Steve Ballmer has defended Microsoft's move into the hardware market, defiantly holding up a tablet in yet another emotional Redmond farewell.