Chromebook stories - Page 9
Optimism rises as NZ PC market continues annual surge
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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NZ's PC market thrives, up 22% in 2014, fuelled by economic optimism and education sector's increased demand for chromebooks.
PC outlook remains subdued despite slowing tablet demand
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Worldwide PC shipments expected to fall -6.0% in 2014, but positive factors could lead to more stability in mature markets.
Chromebooks launch Otaki kura into digital world
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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Ōtaki's leap into the digital age: All 1060 pupils in six schools to get Chromebooks, bridging digital divides and harnessing te reo Māori online.
Google and Citrix join forces to deliver business-critical Windows apps
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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Citrix and Google collaborate to bring critical Windows apps to Google Chromebooks for improved manageability, security, and cost savings.
Is Microsoft issuing 70% Windows price cuts?
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Microsoft to cut Windows 8.1 prices by 70% for low-cost PCs and tablets, aiming to challenge Chromebooks and boost market share.
Toshiba Chromebook arrives in New Zealand...
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Toshiba's first 13.3-inch Chromebook hits New Zealand shores, offering an HD display, long battery life and sleek design for $479 NZD.
Can you hack Google Chrome for US$2.7m?
Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Google ups the ante in its Pwnium competition, offering $2.7m for hacking Chrome OS in a bid to bolster security.
Worst decline in PC history as industry “bottoms out”
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Global PC shipments hit an historic low, plunging for the seventh quarter in a row as smartphones and tablets dominate.
Hey Meg, how much does HP now love Microsoft?
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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A long time ago, they used to be friends. But not now - as HP CEO Meg Whitman brands Microsoft as its 'outright competitor' after getting close to Google.
NZET Podcast #26: Glacier the tip of the iceberg.
Sun, 13th Oct 2013
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nzenterprisetech
Gen-i becomes NZ's first ICT provider to achieve the global ISAE 3402 security standard, marking a significant milestone.
Chromebooks now available on All of Govt
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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Schools can now buy Google Chromebooks through the All of Govt scheme, offering enhanced security and easy management for education.
Review: Acer C7 Chromebook
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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digital entertainment
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Acer's C7 Chromebook review: A Google Cloud enthusiast's dream. Slim, quick, and cloud-connected, it's tailored for the web-savvy user.
Student engagement drives technology use
Tue, 27th Aug 2013
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A cluster of schools in Auckland's Eastern suburbs has found a way to enhance student engagement with digital technology.
Cyclone to offer Chromebooks
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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Cyclone Computers becomes a Google Chrome OS for enterprise reseller, promising enhanced classroom device management in New Zealand schools.
Schools get doodling
Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
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students
More than $10,000 in technology equipment is up for grabs in the 2013 Doodle 4 Google competition, which is now open for registration.
Tablets and mobiles grow, but PC? Not so
Fri, 28th Jun 2013
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Worldwide devices are projected to reach 2.35 billion units in 2013, driven by sales in tablets, smartphones despite PC shipments hitting the skids.
NZ schools get Google Chromebooks
Mon, 3rd Jun 2013
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As an important extension of Norrcom ICT services for schools, Norrcom will be distributing Google Chromebooks to schools across the country.
EDITED: HP augments Microsoft strategy, chases Apple with Android tablet
Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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Hewlett-Packard is augmenting its Microsoft strategy with the introduction of tablets based on Google's Android operating system.
Chromebook Pixel: Cloud crazy Google's next big play
Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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Google has released an ultra high-resolution Chromebook Pixel laptop made famous, or maybe infamous, for its lofty price tag that starts at $1,299.
Angry Birds targets Chrome
Thu, 12th May 2011
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gaming
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Angry Birds launches on Chrome with exclusive levels, hitting over 50,000 users. It's free, unlike the iPhone version, causing a frenzy.