Tablets & laptops stories - Page 16
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.
17 different types: Is this Apple's dongle bongle?
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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Apple fans are going online to vent their anger at the dongle bongle. They may have good reasons too. Apple now sells a staggering 17 different types.
How much is your tablet really costing you? Try this simple calculator
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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So you’ve found a tablet that off the shelf appears to offer great value for money. But have you considered its total cost of ownership (TCO)?.
Which vendor remains on top in shrinking global tablet market?
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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Apple and Samsung defy downward trend in global tablet market, with IDC reporting year-over-year decline of 14.7%.
Apple unveils new MacBook Pros
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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Apple launches next-gen MacBook Pros, boasting a customizable Touch Bar, faster graphics, enhanced colour and sound, in a sleeker design from NZ$2499.
It takes a teacher to empower students with skills of the future
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Teachers around the world are using Google Classroom and Chromebooks to save time and engage students in the classroom. #Education #Technology.
HP’s all-out attack on the PC gaming market
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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HP has released a range of dedicated gaming computers called OMEN, featuring laptops, desktops, and accessories.
Hands-on review: Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Tablet
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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With so much thought going into the engineering I can report nothing negative about his little beauty. Certainly a worthwhile investment.
Hands-on review: Acer Switch Alpha 12 - a tablet packed with value
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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Armed with an Intel Core i3 processor, the Acer Switch Alpha 12 is pretty zippy upon startup, and I found it easy to use the touch screen controls.
Hands-on review: Lenovo MiiX 700 Tablet - the best of all worlds
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Recently I’ve been fortunate to review a range of tablets. The Lenovo MiiX 700 is the latest one and the specifications suggest it’s a goody.
Worldwide tablet shipments set to Rebound in 2018, says IDC
Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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IDC predicts the decline of the worldwide tablet market will continue for the rest of 2016, with year-over-year growth at an all-time low.
Microsoft: 10 great ways to rock back-to-school
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Below are some new and favourite technology features we offer educators to help make teaching easier and spark student learning.
Exclusive: IDC NZ tells of mixed times ahead for New Zealand PC market
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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IDC New Zealand outlines the current state of play for the New Zealand PC market - and where the bright spots can be found in a declining market.
Hands-on review: ACER Aspire S13 - slim, sexy and powerful
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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The Aspire S13 is easily one of the most user-friendly devices I’ve trialled, with a powerful processor, the wonderful ergonomics and a sexy feel.
ASP rise offers some light at the end of the tablet tunnel
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Apple's iPad has logged its best quarter in two years as consumers and enterprise alike opt for 'pro' devices, but the news isn't great for all.
Xplore Technologies reports 'record' $100.5 million revenue
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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Xplore Technologies, a provider of 'rugged' tablets, has grown its revenue to a 'record' $100.5 million in fiscal 2016 - representing 136% growth.
Android and the detachable market: 'Very interesting times' ahead says IDC
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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IDC says tablet sales are continuing to slide as both enterprises and consumers seek ‘more productive’ form factors, so where does that leave Android?.
Hands-on review: HP Spectre - the world's thinnest notebook
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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The lovely folks at HP seem to be determined to turn me to the Windows side, and with the Spectre, they may be edging ever closer to success.
Pricing announced for HP's radical new mobility solution
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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Hewlett Packard releases the HP Elite x3 in the US, a device that combines PC power, tablet portability, and smartphone connectivity.
Are iPads suitable for the classroom or are their days done?
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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According to the Lewiston-Auburn Sun Journal, almost 90% of teachers and 74% of students preferred laptops over tablets.
NZ tablet shipments down despite ‘colossal’ detachables growth
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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NZ tablet market wobbles as slate sales slide, but detachable varieties soar with a sharp 142% growth, IDC reports.