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Hands-on Review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop

Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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I can recommend the X2 for those who want that ability to go from desktop to laptop to tablet without using a multitude of devices.
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Meet Netgear's latest premium modem router

Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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​​Netgear has introduced Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (D7000) with dual band WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet to its line-up.
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Good start to the year for Aussie PC market

Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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Higher spending in the consumer segment has driven growth in the Australian PC market, with end users migrating back to notebooks, says IDC.
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Dell on track for new Kiwi distributor - or two

Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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Dell gears up for new Kiwi distributor, opening up its portfolio to a more resellers, freeing up credit and ensuring faster access to stock.
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Non-smartphone connected devices sales on the up

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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The increasing number of non-smartphone devices and the need to connect these devices offer new revenue opportunities for device vendors and telcos.
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HP revenue down across the board

Mon, 25th May 2015
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HP has announced its 2015 second quarter financial results, revealing revenue was down in all segments of the business.
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Education pushing APAC Chromebook sales

Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Education has driven worldwide Chromebook sales to end users to reach 7.3 million units in 2015, up 27% from the year before.
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Panasonic appoints Sektor as Toughbook distie

Wed, 20th May 2015
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Sektor has been appointed to distribute Panasonic Australia's line-up of ruggedised Toughpad tablets and Toughbook laptops.
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Dell expands relationship with Ingram Micro

Wed, 13th May 2015
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Dell and Ingram Micro are expanding their partnership to include consumer and small business offerings and faster fulfilment.
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Apple leads the way in declining PC market

Fri, 8th May 2015
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The global PC market, including tablets, experienced an annual decline of 7% in the first quarter of 2015, reaching 115.7 million units worldwide.
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Hands-on Review: Asus Zenbook UX303

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Looking for a solidly built ultrabook light enough to throw into a bag but can handle most game titles? You'd be hard pressed to go past the UX303.
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Kaspersky launches security solution for small businesses

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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​Kaspersky has released its latest edition of Kaspersky Small Office Security - a security solution designed for and targeted toward small businesses.
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New Acer portal links Aus resellers directly to SMB market

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Acer has announced a new portal designed specifically for Australia's small and medium businesses and the channel partners who support them.
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Hands-on Review: The new MacBook

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Apple's new 12” MacBook stuns with its ultra-slim design, pin-sharp Retina screen, and innovative Force Touch trackpad, setting a new benchmark.
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Devices market grows, driven by mobile phones sales

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Devices shipments are set to grow in the Asia Pacific region, driven by sales of mobile phones and ultramobiles, according to Gartner.
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IDC: Smartphones to dominate connected device future

Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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By 2019, smartphones set to claim a dominant 77.7% market share in the realm of smart connected devices, leaving PCs and tablets trailing, reveals IDC.
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Gartner: Device spending on the up, despite dropping PC sales

Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Amid waning PC sales, Gartner forecasts a 7.2% hike in global device spend, buoyed by mobiles and ultramobiles in 2015.
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PC market makes a comeback

Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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The PC market is in a state of flux, with shipments expected to fall in 2015 but grow in 2016 and 2017, according to IDC.
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Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Office 2016 for Mac levels up, promising seamless cross-platform functionality and a refreshed, Mac-centric design.
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Education costs pile up, Cyclone to the rescue

Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Cyclone and Debitsuccess have teamed up to provide parents and caregivers with an education expense solution designed to help save money.