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Toshiba Chromebook arrives in New Zealand...
Google

Toshiba Chromebook arrives in New Zealand...

Toshiba's first 13.3-inch Chromebook hits New Zealand shores, offering an HD display, long battery life and sleek design for $479 NZD.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2014
Lenovo launches ANZ tablet giveaway to boost reseller sales
Lenovo

Lenovo launches ANZ tablet giveaway to boost reseller sales

Lenovo amplifies sales with ANZ tablet giveaway, buoying resellers with a bonus IdeaTab A1000L for select purchases.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
Is the ASUS G750 worthy of the ROG badge?
Gaming

Is the ASUS G750 worthy of the ROG badge?

ASUS G750 aims to impress with its high-performance specs and robust design, but does it truly earn the prestigious ROG badge gamers covet?.

By David Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2014
NZ exclusive: Evolving HP keeps the PC faith
Health Technologies

NZ exclusive: Evolving HP keeps the PC faith

HP dominates New Zealand PC market, grows 21% YoY, while also investing in tablet space. Innovation strategy paying off.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
IDC: Kiwi PC market beats expectations as Oz falters
Network Infrastructure

IDC: Kiwi PC market beats expectations as Oz falters

The New Zealand PC market outperformed expectations in Q3 2013. The same, however, could not be said for Australia...

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
HP's All-in-One PC Beats the xmas competition
HP

HP's All-in-One PC Beats the xmas competition

HP revealed the HP ENVY Recline All-in-One PC series in Auckland yesterday, offering the best, most immersive touch experience available on an All-in-One PC.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Dec 2013
HP unveils NZ Xmas consumer portfolio
HP

HP unveils NZ Xmas consumer portfolio

HP sets the festive mood in Auckland with its groundbreaking consumer portfolio, introducing NZ's first notebook with Leap Motion tech.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2013
Republic of Gamers G750 Notebook set for NZ release...
Gaming

Republic of Gamers G750 Notebook set for NZ release...

ASUS has announced the New Zealand availability of the Republic Of Gamers G Series G750 notebook for PC gaming enthusiasts.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2013
Dove flies high with Asus NZ distie deal
Notebook

Dove flies high with Asus NZ distie deal

Global consumer notebook vendor Asus has broadened its presence within New Zealand, signing on local IT firm Dove Electronics as distributor.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2013
iPredict a MacBook Pro Retina revamp...
Gaming

iPredict a MacBook Pro Retina revamp...

Apple refreshes MacBook Pro with a sharper Retina display, beefier processors, and longer battery life—starting at NZ$1,999.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
HP Ultrabooks: For any business on any budget
Health Technologies

HP Ultrabooks: For any business on any budget

Designed to fit the needs of any business user or IT budget, HP's new portfolio of business notebooks aims to redefine mainstream mobile computing.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2013
Watch out NZ it's here… introducing the Samsung Galaxy Gear
Gaming

Watch out NZ it's here… introducing the Samsung Galaxy Gear

Tech giant releases new product line across the country, with Kiwis now able to get their hands on the Galaxy Gear smart watch and the Galaxy Note 3.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 12th Oct 2013

Global Stories

Notebook stories

Worst decline in PC history as industry “bottoms out”
Network Infrastructure

Worst decline in PC history as industry “bottoms out”

Global PC shipments hit an historic low, plunging for the seventh quarter in a row as smartphones and tablets dominate.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2014
Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales
Windows

Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales

Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014
AMD and BlueStacks Collaboration Brings Full Android OS Experience to Windows PCs
Gaming

AMD and BlueStacks Collaboration Brings Full Android OS Experience to Windows PCs

AMD teams with BlueStacks to integrate full Android OS experience into Windows PCs, offering seamless app usage and enhanced gaming.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014
Review: Logitech Folio for iPad
Gaming

Review: Logitech Folio for iPad

The Logitech Folio for iPad impresses with its versatility and brand reliability, albeit a few design quirks. Our verdict: 3.5/5.

By Courtney Sit • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2013
Lower-priced models drive global device growth
Windows

Lower-priced models drive global device growth

Affordable devices fuel global growth, with lower-priced models and small tablets leading a 4.5% increase in device shipments in 2013.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
Review: HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
Gaming

Review: HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC

HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 excels with Beats Audio and 1TB drive, marrying style with performance for a solid 3.5/5 rating. Some build issues noted.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2013