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The internet's critical spotlight is ever unforgiving with a new, over-hyped Apple product, and despite record-breaking sales the new iPad's teething problems are no exception.]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ipad-2-now-a-steal-at-429-shedding-150-in-rrp-overnight.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-2-now-a-steal-at-429-shedding-150-in-rrp-overnight.htm

Do you really need all that high-res anyway? If you're happy to sacrifice the new iPad's core feature upgrades (Retina, A5X, 5MP camera, 4G) the iPad 2 is going for a song.]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:13:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-unveils-new-third-gen-ipad-for-539-new-ipad-2012-specs-vs-ipad-2-2011-compared.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-unveils-new-third-gen-ipad-for-539-new-ipad-2012-specs-vs-ipad-2-2011-compared.htm

Ticking a lot (if not quite all) of the boxes the industry was hoping for and delivering price cuts in the bargain, Apple has launched its next-gen tablet, simply dubbed 'iPad'.]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:57:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-confirms-ipad-3-launch-for-march-7-with-teaser-invite-but-will-we-see-apple-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-confirms-ipad-3-launch-for-march-7-with-teaser-invite-but-will-we-see-apple-tv.htm

The hype's been building, and now the final piece is in place. Apple has confirmed its next iPad launch for next week, so what exactly can we expect to see?]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:42:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ipad-2-galaxy-tab-101-bargains-emerge-in-lead-up-to-next-months-ipad-3-debut.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-2-galaxy-tab-101-bargains-emerge-in-lead-up-to-next-months-ipad-3-debut.htm

With the iPad 3 set to kick off a new arms race fought over top-end tablet specs, best-of-breed current models like the iPad 2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 are selling for less than ever.]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:23:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-apple-really-the-worlds-biggest-selling-pc-vendor.htm http://apcmag.com//is-apple-really-the-worlds-biggest-selling-pc-vendor.htm

Market watcher Canalys has determined Apple has overtaken HP as the world's leading PC client vendor - but admits that including tablets in its count is a "controversial" practice.]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:07:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//onlive-desktop-puts-windows-7-on-your-ipad-for-free-but-when-is-it-coming-to-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//onlive-desktop-puts-windows-7-on-your-ipad-for-free-but-when-is-it-coming-to-australia.htm

Launching on the US App Store last week, OnLive Desktop streams a fully fledged virtualised instance of Windows 7 (with Microsoft Office) directly to your iPad.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:59:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//make-the-most-of-hidden-ios-5-features-on-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//make-the-most-of-hidden-ios-5-features-on-ipad.htm

iOS 5 has a bundle of great headline features but also packs in a few extremely useful ones you might not even notice.]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:58:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//its-official-samsung-galaxy-tab-101-back-on-sale-after-high-court-denies-apple-appeal.htm http://apcmag.com//its-official-samsung-galaxy-tab-101-back-on-sale-after-high-court-denies-apple-appeal.htm

After several weeks of a ban stemming from one of the most high-profile Australian tech/legal stoushes of recent times, Samsung's impressive Galaxy Tab 10.1 will go back on sale.]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:53:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//trailblazing-the-low-end-amazons-us199-kindle-fire-redefines-the-tablet-market.htm http://apcmag.com//trailblazing-the-low-end-amazons-us199-kindle-fire-redefines-the-tablet-market.htm

Despite lukewarm reviews, Amazon's US-only budget tablet is rocketing to the number-two spot in global tablet shipments, easily leapfrogging its lumbering Android competition.]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:43:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-galaxy-tab-101-turnaround-device-could-be-back-on-sale-friday.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-galaxy-tab-101-turnaround-device-could-be-back-on-sale-friday.htm

The Full Federal Court has overturned an injunction preventing sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia, but Apple's High Court appeal means Samsung's victory may be short-lived.]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:38:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//black-friday-apples-once-a-year-sale-is-on-today.htm http://apcmag.com//black-friday-apples-once-a-year-sale-is-on-today.htm

While the discounts on offer with Apple's 'Black Friday' might not exactly be overwhelming, it's rare Apple discounts at all, so get in quick if you want to make a saving.]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:45:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tiny-tablet-resurgence-toshiba-backs-7-inch-form-with-at1s0-aka-thrive.htm http://apcmag.com//tiny-tablet-resurgence-toshiba-backs-7-inch-form-with-at1s0-aka-thrive.htm

The runaway success of the iPad 2 convinced many that the smaller 7-inch tablet form factor was done and dusted. But a batch of recent releases shows new life in the category.]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:41:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//boom-amazons-us199-tablet-is-sticker-shock-done-right.htm http://apcmag.com//boom-amazons-us199-tablet-is-sticker-shock-done-right.htm

In a wide-ranging & pocket-friendly update to the "Kindle family", the star attraction is Amazon's new ultra-cheap Android tablet, Kindle Fire. Sadly, it's US-only for now folks.]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:06:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amazons-kindle-fire-set-to-heat-up-the-android-tablet-market-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//amazons-kindle-fire-set-to-heat-up-the-android-tablet-market-this-week.htm

Having essentially written the book (ahem) on e-reader success, Amazon now sails into the choppier waters of the 'post PC' tablet market. So... who should be worried, and why?]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:57:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-drops-touchpad-prices-before-apple-comes-calling.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-drops-touchpad-prices-before-apple-comes-calling.htm

The HP TouchPad has launched in Australia at discounted prices of $499 (16GB) and $599 (32GB). At these prices it's worth considering, despite criticism that it's no iPad killer.]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:24:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rip-honeycomb-non-apple-tablets-an-endangered-species-as-apple-now-sues-motorola.htm http://apcmag.com//rip-honeycomb-non-apple-tablets-an-endangered-species-as-apple-now-sues-motorola.htm

Emboldened by preliminary legal victories against Samsung in Australia & Europe, Apple is also pursuing the Motorola Xoom -- with the fate of Android tablets lying in the balance.]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:53:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-galaxy-tab-101.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-galaxy-tab-101.htm

Apple has pressured Samsung into stopping the launch of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia, even though it's available in the US and UK. Ten reasons why Apple is bullying Aussies.]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:48:41 +1000