IN PICTURES: An enviable line-up of devices as HP NZ unveils premium PC range
HP New Zealand unveiled three new premium consumer PC devices in Auckland this week, including the HP Spectre x2, HP ENVY notebook and HP ENVY curved all-in-one.
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IN PICTURES: NZ open for business as Microsoft launches Surface Pro 4
Microsoft launched its Surface Pro 4 in New Zealand to growing demand last week, at a high-profile party held in central Auckland.
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In Pictures: 10 (harrowing) tales of outdated tech used way past its prime
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If it breaks, buy a replacement part on eBay and stubbornly refuse to upgrade.
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In Pictures: 6 historic tech items that were rescued from the trash
These pieces of technology history were almost lost for good until they were rescued from a dumpster, landfill, or recycling center
News about PC
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The end of the desktop?
Microsoft is introducing the Windows Virtual Desktop, and ushering in the end of the traditional PC desktop operating system.
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HP's power-packed Z2 Mini desktop takes on Apple's aging Mac Mini
HP's luring Apple Mac users to switch over to its PCs with sleek and powerful hardware, and hopes the new Z2 Mini will attract Mac Mini users.
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BBC eyes worldwide expansion for tiny educational computer
A new educational foundation hopes to introduce children worldwide to coding, using a tiny single-board computer that has changed the way coding is taught in schools across the U.K.
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Something new is coming to the PC industry: Growth
PC sales volumes have hit bottom, so from next year, the only way is up, say Gartner analysts.
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This $139 computer can be a PC or robot and will run Windows 10 desktop
Many Raspberry Pi-like developer boards are available, but most can't run Microsoft's Windows 10 desktop OS. OS versatility is a strong suit of the new SolidRun Q4 board.
Features about PC
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Regional challenges remain as PC market prepares for tough 2016
“Year 2016 is expected to remain difficult for the industry..."
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Introducing… HP Inc.
What you need to know about HP Inc. - one half of the new-look tech giant.
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HP maintains dominance as NZ PC market stabilises
IDC expects the current weakness witnessed in the desktop market will be negated by the growth of entry level notebooks and Chromebooks.
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Windows 10 impact clear as PC market staggers through slow 2015
“We do not expect the global PC market to recover until 2016.”
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Vendors poised to raise prices as NZ ICT spend stalls
“We want to stress that this is not a market crash.”
Whitepapers about PC
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How to Justify Replacing Desktop PCs with True Workstations
One of the most surprising facts about CAD and other design activities is how many relatively well-paid design professionals are actually using business desktop PCs for their CAD applications. The generic desktop PC may work for running basic 2D CAD applications; the reality is that using desktop PCs for CAD results in poor productivity. Even worse, this situation results in prolonged design timelines, some functionality not available, and lower overall quality. With more cost-effective new workstations available, such as the Lenovo® ThinkStation® P310, it’s time to reconsider the desktop PC approach.