Tablets & laptops stories - Page 26
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.
NZ tablet use to triple
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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ericsson
Kiwis expected to jump on the tablet band wagon with telecommunications company Ericsson predicting a surge in sales across NZ.
Tablet computing and the imminent threat to the desktop operating system
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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microsoft
With the burgeoning craze around tablet computing, it is little wonder that Microsoft is getting in on the action, albeit awfully late in the game.
Apple v Samsung judge quizzes jury
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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apple iphone
Prospective jurors in Apple v Samsung patent lawsuit are questioned as the smartphone giants begin their long-awaited courtroom showdown.
Apple questions Samsung royalty rates
Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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Apple slams Samsung over 'excessive' patent fees amid their escalating legal battle, with court showdown set for next week.
Google to unveil tiny tablet at I/O: rumour
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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ipad
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google
Google poised to reveal the Nexus 7, a compact competitor to the iPad, at its I/O conference, with rumours of a $199 starting price.
Microsoft arrives in tablet market with ‘Surface’
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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gaming
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personal computing devices
Just over two years after Apple created the tablet market with the first iPad, Microsoft has announced its competing product, dubbed the Microsoft Surface.
Android to lose ground in tablets: IDC
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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ipad
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apple
Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.
Porn industry to cash in on tablets: analyst
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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ipad
Juniper Research predicts the porn industry will see a five-fold revenue increase from tablets by 2027, capturing a third of all adult content spending.
Budget 2012: there's an app for that
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
NZ Treasury launches a free app for budget access on iOS and Android, showcasing government's push for innovative digital public services.
News: retina MacBook costs, Apple confirms sandboxing deadline, OWC Accelsior SSD review, and more!
Sun, 20th May 2012
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nzmac
It's estimated that the current LCD panel in any model MacBook currently costs Apple around US $68 per machine.
China to overtake Japan in IT spend next year: IDC
Thu, 17th May 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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mobility
China is poised to surpass Japan as the leading spender in IT within the Asia-Pacific, with an expected $173 billion outlay next year.
News: lower-cost MacBook Air, Apple Television Set, Microsoft's SkyDrive, and more!
Tue, 8th May 2012
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mobility
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apple
The rumours say a lower-cost MacBook Air will launch in Q3 2012 for US $799, which will aggressively combat Intel's lineup of Ultrabooks.
Four more years: iPad to maintain grip on tablet market
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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gartner
Apple's iPad set to lead the tablet market for four more years, buoyed by surging sales and a vibrant app ecosystem, says Gartner.
App of the week: Catch
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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notebook
Catch, the innovative app on iOS/Android, redefines note-taking with voice memos, photos, and collaborative features, making idea capture seamless.
HP to separate notebooks, thin and light laptops
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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notebook
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ultrabook
HP unveils a sleek thin and light laptop category, alongside updates to traditional notebooks, aiming for clearer consumer choices.
iPad 2 claimed over 70% of NZ tablet sales last quarter: IDC
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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ipad
Apple's iPad 2 dominated New Zealand's Q4 tablet market in 2011, capturing 71% of sales, with Apple poised to launch its new iPad model soon.
New iPads to start at $729
Wed, 21st Mar 2012
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ipad
Apple NZ unveils new iPad prices: starting at $729, with higher-spec models up to $1029. iPad 2 prices drop amid heat concerns for new models.
Three million new iPads sold in opening weekend: Apple
Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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ipad
Apple sets record with 3 million iPads sold in opening weekend, marking the strongest launch yet, including the UK and nine other countries.
Apple: We're out of iPads
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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mobility
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ipad
Apple's next-gen iPads sold out pre-launch in the US, with frenzied fans now facing in-store queues for the March 16 release.
Steve Jobs Android ad: homage or horror?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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advertising
A Taiwanese firm's ad with a Steve Jobs lookalike promoting an Android product has sparked outrage for tastelessness.