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.
Mobile marketing spend to smash US$55bn by 2015
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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personal computing devices
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digital marketing
Mobile marketing expenditure set to hit a staggering US$55 billion by 2015 as retailers turn to mobiles to boost consumer engagement.
Sony tackles Apple with tablet release
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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sony
Struggling electronics company set to introduce a new tablet computer in Japan this year, in direct competition with Apple and Samsung.
Intel suffers over struggling PC sales
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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intel
Intel reports a 27% dip in net income as PC sales plummet, testing the chip giant's agility in a shifting tech landscape.
Tablet sales smashing PC shipments
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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pc hardware
Declining worldwide PC shipments during 2012 signal a structural shift of the PC market according to latest findings.
Tablets to topple notebooks in 2013
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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personal computing devices
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notebook
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mobility
Tablets set to outstrip notebooks in 2013 with over 240 million units expected to ship, dethroning the traditional laptop.
Rugged business tablet hits NZ
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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personal computing devices
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panasonic
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toughbook
Panasonic Toughpad launches in NZ, introducing a rugged business tablet able to withstand harsh environments and meeting robust business needs.
Microsoft signs Android patent deal
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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mobility
Microsoft has cemented a patent deal with EINS, ensuring German-produced Android tablets benefit from its extensive patent portfolio.
Smart device sales to hit 1.2 billion by 2013
Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Gartner predicts smart device sales will reach 1.2 billion by 2013, marking a significant shift in consumer and business technology trends.
Kiwis embrace smartphones during 2012
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
New Zealand sees a surge in smartphone adoption in 2012, with household ownership jumping from 13% to 44%, says IDC study.
Tech advancements causing excessive E-waste
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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smartphones
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uc
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personal computing devices
As tech advances, e-waste skyrockets with outdated gadgets piling up. Experts warn of fast-growing waste from incessant device upgrades.
Samsung ‘very disappointed’ with Apple verdict
Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
After losing its major patent battle, electronics giant memos staff to express disappointment and vows to right the wrongs of the court’s decision.
HP suffers record US$8.9bn loss
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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hp
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mobility
HP reports a record loss of USD $8.9 billion, following an acquisition that underperformed. Revenue dropped 5% to USD $29.7 billion in Q3.
NZ tablet use to triple
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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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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open source
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personal computing devices
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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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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
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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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
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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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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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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digital entertainment
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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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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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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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personal computing devices
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apple
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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.