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Apple grows Australian market share

Apple's share of the Australian personal computer market has jumped sharply in the last year, according to statistics released this week by Australia's two largest technology analyst firms.

Intel ready with Atom processors for low-cost notebooks

Intel is ready to ship the latest edition of its Atom processor family, this time going after the emerging market for low-cost subnotebooks.

Acer aspires to lead low-cost laptop race

After months of speculation in the media, Acer introduced its own low-cost mini-notebook PC at the Computex trade show in Taipei.

Report: Sony to make low-cost mini notebook

Sony is prepping a notebook based on Via's OpenBook reference design.

Ubuntu for mobile devices to be unveiled

The new version of the Ubuntu Linux operating system for mobile Internet devices and mini-notebooks will be demonstrated for the first time this week.

Acer Aspire Predator: Remorselessly hunting down Alienware

Acer has geared up to play in the PC gaming space, revealing a sci-fi inspired monster complete with mandibles.

Dell gears up to reveal Aussie retail union

Dell is set to reveal its Australian retail partner tomorrow, with observers expecting a considerable market shake-up in wake of the announcement.

Lenovo takes brave step back into consumer PCs

Lenovo is set to launch its Idea consumer range in Australia in 2008.

HP, Acer trounce Dell in PC sales

Hewlett-Packard's third quarter performance has extended its lead in the global PC market, according to Market Research Firm iSuppli.

Harris Technology holds all the Acers

Harris Technology is helping customers build their own Acer PC.

HP says no to Intel's Turbo Memory

Hewlett-Packard will not include Intel's Turbo Memory technology in any of its Centrino Pro notebooks, the manufacturer has revealed exclusively to our sister site ZDNet UK.

Intel Centrino update hits Aussie shores

Intel will today launch the new Centrino mobile computing platform to Australian customers, promising some modest gains in performance and a few new features for both corporate and consumer users.

Acer recalls 27,000 notebook batteries

Acer, the fast-growing Taiwanese PC maker, announced on Wednesday a voluntary recall of 27,000 lithium-ion notebook batteries made by Sony. A danger exists that the batteries can short-circuit and burst into flames.

PC makers walk fine line with 'crapware'

Computer makers tweak their approaches to avoid alienating customers while still trying to milk third-party software's cash cow.

Lenovo wants to be household name

Lenovo is creating a business unit that will focus on international consumers, a fast-growing segment outside its traditional strengths.

Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts

If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves.

PC makers climb onboard with Vista

As expected, the PC industry is ready with new Vista computers after years of delays. But the immediate impact on the PC market could be muted.

Intel speeds up delivery of faster Wi-Fi

Intel has confirmed plans to ship its next-generation wireless chips ahead of its previous schedule for bringing 802.11n wireless to its Centrino program.

Intel's Viiv low on holiday shopping lists

Almost a year after Intel announced plans to make your PC look like a TV, the company is still searching for the play button.

Measuring the iPod effect

According to popular consensus, the much beloved iPod has boosted Apple Computer's Mac sales and may ultimately help the company get into phones.

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