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Hands-on Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet

If Darth Vader owned a laptop, I'd wager that it'd be a Lenovo. They're built like brick you-know-what houses.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Global PC market not looking great, APAC remains weak
Apple

Global PC market not looking great, APAC remains weak

Apple leads a struggling global PC market with a 17% shipment drop, as APAC regions falter due to smartphone-driven decline in demand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016
Acer works to maintain lead in competitive PC market
PC Hardware

Acer works to maintain lead in competitive PC market

Acer battles for supremacy in the fierce PC industry, positioning itself as an innovator amidst giants with clearer visions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
Apple remains top dog of declining tablet market
Microsoft

Apple remains top dog of declining tablet market

Tablet shipments decline as large smartphones erode market, says TrendForce. 35.2 million units shipped in Q1 2016.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016
Hands-on Review: HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation

The HP's ZBook Studio is a fully fledged no compromise mobile workstation that redefines the previous parameters.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Hands-on Review: Apple 9.7 inch iPad Pro
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Apple 9.7 inch iPad Pro

When the new 9.7 inch iPad Pro was placed down on my desk, it felt like Christmas. I didn't even care that its metal finish was a distinctive pink.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push
EduTech

Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push

The updates include new experiences for Windows 10, an education edition of Minecraft, the launch of Classroom and Forms, and LMS integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
HP unveils new One Life line, and it's all about mobility
HP

HP unveils new One Life line, and it's all about mobility

HP has launched a new range of notebooks designed for the modern workplace, merging business and consumer devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2016
Lenovo leads dismal PC shipments market
Network Infrastructure

Lenovo leads dismal PC shipments market

PC shipments continue to decline, with the only hopes for improvement dependent on commercial replacements and economic stability, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2016
The new HP changes gear with world's thinnest laptop introduction
HP

The new HP changes gear with world's thinnest laptop introduction

HP has produced a beautiful and sexy laptop, knocking the previous 'thinnest laptop' record out of the park with the all new Spectre.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2016
PC market decline set to continue, but there are growth areas
Notebook

PC market decline set to continue, but there are growth areas

IDC says while stabilisation of the PC market remains an elusive goal for now, there are some areas where there's money to be made.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
Windows to dominate detachable tablet market
Windows

Windows to dominate detachable tablet market

Demand for detachable tablets is set to bolster Windows tablet play, with Windows devices expected to dominate the detachable market come 2020.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S7
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S7

After much speculation, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is finally here. Pat Pilcher was lucky enough to get his hands on one for a week.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform
EduTech

Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform

Windows dominates global education sector with twice as many devices shipped in 2015 as the closest competitor, according to new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016

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Epson projectors to include SMART Notebook software
Printing

Epson projectors to include SMART Notebook software

Epson bundles SMART Notebook software with interactive projectors to improve collaborative learning for educators in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2016
Exclusive: Dell celebrates 20 years in NZ, so what lies ahead?
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: Dell celebrates 20 years in NZ, so what lies ahead?

As Dell celebrates its 20th year in New Zealand, Kiwi boss James Arnold reminisces about the Dell of old – and the new model going forward.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016
EXCLUSIVE: IDC NZ outlines the year ahead for PC market
Notebook

EXCLUSIVE: IDC NZ outlines the year ahead for PC market

The New Zealand PC market is expected to see a further decline this year, but that's not not necessarily all bad for the channel.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016