http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//one-for-the-cineastes-toshiba-dx730-review.htm http://apcmag.com//one-for-the-cineastes-toshiba-dx730-review.htm

A match made in heaven with Windows Media Center.]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//like-diy-silverstone-sg07.htm http://apcmag.com//like-diy-silverstone-sg07.htm

This is about as barebones as an SFF gets.]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-classic-template-shuttle-sz68r5-review.htm http://apcmag.com//a-classic-template-shuttle-sz68r5-review.htm

Everything old is new again, as Shuttle's written-in-stone SFF concept ages like a fine wine.]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:10:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//an-interesting-experiment-in-tiny-computing-fujitsu-esprimo-q900-review.htm http://apcmag.com//an-interesting-experiment-in-tiny-computing-fujitsu-esprimo-q900-review.htm

Measuring the same dimensions as a CD cover, albeit one 5cm tall, the Q900 is a regular PC that’s been hit with a shrink ray.]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:00:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//friendly-price-tag-sony-vpcj228-review.htm http://apcmag.com//friendly-price-tag-sony-vpcj228-review.htm

The premium brand goes for the budget buyer.]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-all-in-one-pcs-are-designed.htm http://apcmag.com//how-all-in-one-pcs-are-designed.htm

To get an inside look at the all-in-one PC production process, we spoke with Sam CT Chen, Acer's Design Manager, who gave us the lowdown on designing this unique form factor.]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:34:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-world-apart-apple-27in-imac-review.htm http://apcmag.com//a-world-apart-apple-27in-imac-review.htm

Not like the others... welcome to the most popular all-in-one on the planet.]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pint-size-powerhouses-small-form-factor-pcs-sffs-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//pint-size-powerhouses-small-form-factor-pcs-sffs-explained.htm

Like all-in-ones, SFF PCs are aimed at those on a space budget, but they’ve got a huge secondary benefit: power.]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-little-ripper-of-an-htpc-shuttle-xh61-review.htm http://apcmag.com//a-little-ripper-of-an-htpc-shuttle-xh61-review.htm

With so much history in making SFF PCs, Shuttle is well positioned to use its expertise at cramming lots of hardware into little spaces to deliver a compact HTPC solution.]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-evolution-of-the-all-in-one-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//the-evolution-of-the-all-in-one-pc.htm

The all-in-one PC has developed in stages over the years, and with Window 8 on the horizon the next big step could be closer than you think.]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:10:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//premium-chassis-acer-z5771-review.htm http://apcmag.com//premium-chassis-acer-z5771-review.htm

This all-in-one really does have it all.]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:12:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//thinking-outside-the-box-the-all-in-one-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//thinking-outside-the-box-the-all-in-one-pc.htm

The all-in-one PC form factor is thriving as shoppers move away from the beige boxes of yesteryear.]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:52:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-touchsmart-610-review-.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-touchsmart-610-review-.htm

What happens when you cross a desktop PC with a tablet? ]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-to-bring-sandy-bridge-imacs-up-to-speed-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-to-bring-sandy-bridge-imacs-up-to-speed-this-week.htm

The rumour mill has it that Apple will be unveiling its latest range of updated iMacs this week, with the all-in-one desktop set to feature Intel's second-generation Core CPUs.]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 15:58:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-upgrades-imac-to-core-2010-with-ati-hd-graphics.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-upgrades-imac-to-core-2010-with-ati-hd-graphics.htm

Intel’s Core 2 Duo chips and integrated Nvidia graphics make way for Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 powerplants and ATI Radeon HD across the board.]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:22:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-plots-chromium-os-for-screens-from-5-inches-to-60-inches.htm http://apcmag.com//google-plots-chromium-os-for-screens-from-5-inches-to-60-inches.htm

Google looks to scale its other open-source mobile OS to suit a wide range of devices from tiny tablets to big-screen TV sets.]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 18:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//back-to-boom-times-for-the-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//back-to-boom-times-for-the-pc.htm

Global PC shipments jumped by 24% in the first quarter of the year, with 79 million desktops, notebooks and netbooks sold around the world.]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-new-sandy-bridge-processor-wave-for-core-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-new-sandy-bridge-processor-wave-for-core-2011.htm

All-new 32nm design will replace the Nehalem microarchitecture for desktops and laptops in Intel’s Core 2011 processor launch.]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:06:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-set-to-release-mac-pro-running-six-core-intel-core-i7.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-set-to-release-mac-pro-running-six-core-intel-core-i7.htm

Now that Intel has launched its Core i7-980 Extreme Edition six-core processor, will next week see a supercharged Mac Pro desktop to go with it?]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//shuttle-unveils-tiny-xs35-htpc-only-33cm-thick.htm http://apcmag.com//shuttle-unveils-tiny-xs35-htpc-only-33cm-thick.htm

Thin little HTPC sports Ion 2 graphics and VESA mounting capability.]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intels-six-core-desktop-core-i7-gulftown-chip-ready-to-rumble.htm http://apcmag.com//intels-six-core-desktop-core-i7-gulftown-chip-ready-to-rumble.htm Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:43:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-drops-new-thinkstation-e20-desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-drops-new-thinkstation-e20-desktop.htm

Lenovo E20 desktop is green with recycled plastic construction.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//open-pc-uses-no-proprietary-software.htm http://apcmag.com//open-pc-uses-no-proprietary-software.htm

Nettop is constructed using only open source software and hardware with all tech specs available.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-intels-32nm-chips-fit-into-apples-next-gen-macs.htm http://apcmag.com//how-intels-32nm-chips-fit-into-apples-next-gen-macs.htm

From the muscle-bound Mac Pro to the seductively slim MacBook Air, here’s how Intel’s new 2010 processors line up against Apple’s likely next-gen releases.]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:06:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-ramps-up-core-i5-processor-range.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-ramps-up-core-i5-processor-range.htm

The made-for-mainstream Core processor gets a record eight new editions, from turbo-charged 3.73GHz desktops to ultra-low voltage mobile chips.]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:03:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//virtual-pvr-service-for-pcs-and-smartphones-launches.htm http://apcmag.com//virtual-pvr-service-for-pcs-and-smartphones-launches.htm

Don’t want to be shackled to your TV set? Australian company MyTVR will record TV programs on their server and push the content down to your PC, iPhone, Nokia or Android device.]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:45:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//15-days-left-to-claim-50-tax-rebate-on-tech.htm http://apcmag.com//15-days-left-to-claim-50-tax-rebate-on-tech.htm

If you’re nominally running a small business – even as a sole trader – you’ve got just two weeks to pick up a new PC or associated hardware and claim a 50% tax rebate.]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:18:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-second-gen-atom-for-january-launch.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-second-gen-atom-for-january-launch.htm

New ‘Pineview’ 400 and 500-series chips still top out at 1.66GHz but boost performance and battery life due to streamlined two-chip design.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-unveils-a70z-all-in-one-desktop-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-unveils-a70z-all-in-one-desktop-pc.htm

Lenovo's latest AIO machine carries a decent price and nice feature set.]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:20:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-imac-apple-boosts-speed-slashes-prices.htm http://apcmag.com//new-imac-apple-boosts-speed-slashes-prices.htm

The new iMacs sport more than just widescreen HD panels and a sleek new look: they pack Core i5 and Core i7 processors, yet start $400 cheaper.]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:26:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-launch-to-have-minimal-impact-on-pc-growth-says-gartner.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-launch-to-have-minimal-impact-on-pc-growth-says-gartner.htm

Tech analyst firm Gartner predicts no mistletoe delight for Microsoft this Christmas, but forecasts a rapid take-up of Windows 7 next year.]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:25:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-announces-first-wave-of-windows-7-touchscreen-pcs.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-announces-first-wave-of-windows-7-touchscreen-pcs.htm

Beginning its roll-out of Windows 7 systems, Acer is betting on the ‘multi-touch’ UI as a key selling point for desktops and laptops alike.]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:40:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-confirms-core-i3-as-entry-level-nehalem-chip.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-confirms-core-i3-as-entry-level-nehalem-chip.htm

The industry’s worst-kept secret becomes official as Intel reveals the Core i3 processor, due for release in early 2010, as its ‘entry-level’ CPU built on the Nehalem architecture.]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:45:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-open-retail-stores-this-year.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-open-retail-stores-this-year.htm

The first Microsoft store will open in time for the Windows 7 launch this October – with some located “right next door to Apple stores”, the company promises.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:38:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//will-windows-7-be-a-hit-or-a-miss.htm http://apcmag.com//will-windows-7-be-a-hit-or-a-miss.htm

Two new reports contain starkly contrasting forecasts for Windows 7. They can’t both be right...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:51:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-release-windows-7-this-month.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-release-windows-7-this-month.htm

With Windows 7 set to be finalised this week, business customers will get the fresh-baked OS by the end of this month – almost three months before its public debut.]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:17:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-debuts-nvidia-ion-platform-with-new-mini-desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-debuts-nvidia-ion-platform-with-new-mini-desktop.htm

Take an Intel Atom processor, pump up the graphics with an Nvidia GPU and you’ve got the new Ion platform for mini desktops and maybe even netbooks. ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:38:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amd-lawyer-claims-intel-wants-them-dead.htm http://apcmag.com//amd-lawyer-claims-intel-wants-them-dead.htm

Companies will constantly battle over patent issues, agreement breaches, and anything which allows them to collect a higher profit. This time it is Intel and AMD.]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:00:00 +1000