Tablets & laptops stories - Page 28
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.
Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched in NZ
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits NZ, defying global bans, as Samsung bets on leading the local market despite iPad 2 competition.
HP cuts price of TouchPad - Updated
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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HP slashes TouchPad prices in NZ, lowering the 16GB to $679 and the 32GB version to $819, amid criticism over high costs compared to the US.
Toshiba targets gamers
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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Toshiba gears up to entice gamers with new Satellite notebooks, boasting AMD’s latest processors for enhanced performance and graphics.
Lost in transit
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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Mobile devices are increasingly lost or stolen during business travel, posing significant risks, especially to SMBs, warns AVG's security expert Lloyd Borrett.
Lenovo offers separate tablets for consumers & businesses
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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Lenovo set to disrupt the NZ tablet market with separate IdeaPad for consumers and ThinkPad for businesses, aiming at iPad's dominance.
Is the laptop dead?
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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There was a time when owning a laptop was uncommon and typically restricted to business people who travelled a lot for work.
Tablet growth predicted despite post-Xmas dip
Tue, 28th Jun 2011
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Tablet market in New Zealand and Australia set to grow, with IDC predicting doubling in shipments despite slow first quarter. Android market could triple.
Cisco offers tablet tutorial
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Cisco is to host an event in Auckland to help businesses come to grips with what it calls the ‘tablet revolution’.
Just what the doctor ordered
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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The local District Health Board placing an order for several new C5v Mobile Clinical Assistant (MCA) tablet PCs from Motion following a huge success.
Tablet growth 'staggering': report
Tue, 21st Jun 2011
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Tablet sales set to soar to 215 million by 2025, with Apple's iPad leading the charge, defying predictions of PC market cannibalisation.
Sony finally squares up to Apple
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Two Android 3.0-powered Sony tablets are due to be released before the end of the year and go head-to-head with Apple’s market-leading iPad 2.
RIM recalls 1000 PlayBooks
Wed, 18th May 2011
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Blackberry PlayBook tablets recalled due to OS build issue, with majority still in distribution channel. RIM working to replace affected devices.
Google's Chromebook close to release
Thu, 12th May 2011
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If you've used the Chrome browser at all, you'll have a pretty good idea what you're in for with this new netbook.
Motion tablets on a winning path in NZ
Wed, 4th May 2011
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Motion tablets edge out competition in NZ, with first shipment sold out and industries embracing their rugged versatility over traditional options.
Meet the telecom tablet
Sun, 1st May 2011
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Telecom quietly releases new Android tablet aimed at gamers and budget-conscious buyers. Full review coming soon.
BlackBerry PlayBook dated for April
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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RIM confirms BlackBerry PlayBook's launch in the US and Canada for April 19, with prices ranging from $499 to $699. No NZ release date yet.
PC demand to drop in the face of iPad 2
Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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iPad and other tablets will redefine the PC's position following a loss in consumer enthusiasm for mobile PCs, says analysts.
AT&T offers tablet exclusive billing
Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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AT&T rolls out new post-paid billing for tablets in the US, offering customers more flexibility after iPad 2 launch.
Reuters: iPad launch on March 2nd
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Contrary to reports of a delay until June, Apple is said to be preparing an event on March 2nd to launch the new iPad.
Sony to launch gaming tablet?
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Sony's latest creation, a PlayStation-Certified 'S1' gaming tablet with dual screens and Android 3.0, promises a revolution in mobile gaming.