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Are two displays better than one?]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:12:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-transformer-pad-infinity-tf700t-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-transformer-pad-infinity-tf700t-review.htm

Third time’s the charm.]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:29:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mini-tablet-war-approaches-ipad-mini-vs-new-google-devices.htm http://apcmag.com//mini-tablet-war-approaches-ipad-mini-vs-new-google-devices.htm

With new tablet reveals by Apple and Google expected this month, battle lines are being redrawn around the smaller 7-inch form factor, and that's just for starters.]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:17:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//beefed-up-google-nexus-7-escapes-the-tablet-factory.htm http://apcmag.com//beefed-up-google-nexus-7-escapes-the-tablet-factory.htm

In a bizarre 'accidental delivery' scenario, a unique 32GB version of Google and ASUS's Nexus 7 tablet landed on the doorstep of one lucky Japanese customer.]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:31:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-p1-led-projector-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-p1-led-projector-review.htm

Is this the start of an LED projector revolution? ]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:59:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-hd7970-dc2t-3gd5-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-hd7970-dc2t-3gd5-review.htm

Aftermarket performance for an affordable price]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:35:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-pc-1025c-netbook-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-pc-1025c-netbook-review.htm

Big on price… but not on features.]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:52:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-transformer-pad-tf300t-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-transformer-pad-tf300t-review.htm

Half tablet, half netbook, total win.]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:01:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-rt-n66u-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-rt-n66u-review.htm

Top speeds and tons of features.]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:09:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-geforce-gtx-670-directcu-ii-top-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-geforce-gtx-670-directcu-ii-top-review.htm

Insane performance at a very sane price.]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:51:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pre-built-powerhouse-asus-rog-cg8565-review.htm http://apcmag.com//pre-built-powerhouse-asus-rog-cg8565-review.htm

Built for those with money to burn.]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:24:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//monstrous-asus-maximus-v-gene-review.htm http://apcmag.com//monstrous-asus-maximus-v-gene-review.htm

Who needs a full sized ATX board when you have a Gene?]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:06:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//3d-upgraded-asus-vg278h-review.htm http://apcmag.com//3d-upgraded-asus-vg278h-review.htm

ASUS calls in the ghostbusters.]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-perfect-hybrid-asus-transformer-prime-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-perfect-hybrid-asus-transformer-prime-review.htm

A great tablet that just might be setting the future direction of tablet evolution... time will tell.]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-ultrabook-style-leader-asus-ux31e-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-ultrabook-style-leader-asus-ux31e-review.htm

If Toshiba’s Z830 is the height of practicality, the 13.3in ASUS UX31E is the ultimate in showbiz.]]> Sat, 03 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//almost-perfection-asus-rampage-iv-extreme-review.htm http://apcmag.com//almost-perfection-asus-rampage-iv-extreme-review.htm

Arguably the most recognised and respected enthusiast motherboards in the world are the ASUS Republic of Gamers boards.]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ultrabook-bargains-jb-hi-fi-holding-huge-sale-across-notebooks-until-sunday.htm http://apcmag.com//ultrabook-bargains-jb-hi-fi-holding-huge-sale-across-notebooks-until-sunday.htm

Need a new notebook? With discounts across JB Hi-Fi's entire range of Ultrabook stock, there are plenty of attractive bargains on offer at a number of price points.]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:44:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//thin-for-the-win-asus-eee-pc-x101h-white016s-review.htm http://apcmag.com//thin-for-the-win-asus-eee-pc-x101h-white016s-review.htm

ASUS virtually created the netbook category with the Eee PC, so does the latest entry pass muster?]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//overclocking-centric-with-all-the-bells-and-whistles-asus-crosshair-v-formula-review.htm http://apcmag.com//overclocking-centric-with-all-the-bells-and-whistles-asus-crosshair-v-formula-review.htm

What's red and white and black all over?]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:50:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-class-act-asus-n55sf-s2086v-review.htm http://apcmag.com//a-class-act-asus-n55sf-s2086v-review.htm

Notebooks aren’t exactly known for having reasonable sound quality, but ASUS has turned that around with the N55SF-S2086V.]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//australias-second-sub-1000-ultrabook-shows-pricing-heading-south-at-last.htm http://apcmag.com//australias-second-sub-1000-ultrabook-shows-pricing-heading-south-at-last.htm

With yesterday's release of the ASUS UX21E and some canny launch discounting by The Good Guys, Australian Ultrabook pricing is finally edging toward some more approachable figures.]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:59:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//honeycomb-hybrid-asus-eee-pad-transformer-tf101-review.htm http://apcmag.com//honeycomb-hybrid-asus-eee-pad-transformer-tf101-review.htm

A bold and mostly successful experiment, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer offers a unique hybrid duality.]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-slate-ep121-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-slate-ep121-review.htm

Say hello to the iPad's big brother. It looks a little like all the other tablets on the market, but it's actually a full Windows 7 PC in disguise.]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-rampage-iii-extreme-black-edition-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-rampage-iii-extreme-black-edition-review.htm

ASUS implements some new twists on an old favourite with the Black Edition of the Rampage III Extreme.]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-hd-6990-rev.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-hd-6990-rev.htm

Say hello to one of the world's fastest video cards, intended for the (seriously) hardcore gaming fiend (and nobody else).]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//total-immersion-asus-eah6970-direct-cu-ii-review.htm http://apcmag.com//total-immersion-asus-eah6970-direct-cu-ii-review.htm

ASUS rolls out the big guns with the EAH6970 DIRECT CU II, perfect for powering your Eyefinity setup.]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:14:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-launches-eee-pad-transformer-more-than-meets-the-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-launches-eee-pad-transformer-more-than-meets-the-ipad.htm

Can't decide between a tablet and a notebook? ASUS is offering you the best of both worlds with its shape-shifting Honeycomb hybrid, and the price is right too.]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 15:54:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ludicrously-powerful-asus-ares-dual-5870-review.htm http://apcmag.com//ludicrously-powerful-asus-ares-dual-5870-review.htm

Two GPUs are better than one, but can anyone actually justify the expense and excess of this killer graphics card?]]> Wed, 04 May 2011 17:08:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asuss-3d-all-in-one-eeetop-et2400xvt-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asuss-3d-all-in-one-eeetop-et2400xvt-review.htm

No ordinary all-in-one PC, ASUS's latest EeeTop features 3D graphics and a Core i7 CPU, but is it a good investment at the price?]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//high-fidelity-asus-xonar-dg-soundcard-review.htm http://apcmag.com//high-fidelity-asus-xonar-dg-soundcard-review.htm

Music to your ears (and wallet), this affordable sound solution means you can put an end to the days of enduring onboard Realtek.]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hard-to-fault-asus-maximus-iii-extreme-review.htm http://apcmag.com//hard-to-fault-asus-maximus-iii-extreme-review.htm

Don't let the branding confuse you; with the Maximus III, ASUS serves a plate of awesome on the P55 chipset.]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:55:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-definition-of-excess-asus-ares-dual-5870-video-card-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-definition-of-excess-asus-ares-dual-5870-video-card-review.htm

Stupidly fast and brilliantly over the top, but you'll really need to like the speed in order to justify the cash.]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:27:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//improving-on-perfection-asus-crosshair-iv-extreme-review.htm http://apcmag.com//improving-on-perfection-asus-crosshair-iv-extreme-review.htm

What do you do to improve on an already perfect motherboard design? The answer: add more stuff.]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:52:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-asus-eee-pc-t-91mt-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-asus-eee-pc-t-91mt-review.htm

An impressive netbook held back by a sluggish operating system ]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:41:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ipad-eats-into-netbook-share-but-is-it-a-blip-or-a-boom.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-eats-into-netbook-share-but-is-it-a-blip-or-a-boom.htm

Market tracker DisplaySearch predicts the iPad to have 30% share of the combined netbook/slate market by mid-year, says this could be “the beginning of the end” for the netbook.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:42:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-and-optus-unwrap-android-powered-garmin-gps-smartphone.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-and-optus-unwrap-android-powered-garmin-gps-smartphone.htm

Android moves in a new direction with the first GPS-centric smartphone, the Garmin-Asus G10, which Optus is set to launch on June 7th.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:17:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-debuts-netbook-app-store.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-debuts-netbook-app-store.htm

The Asus App Store will offer Windows-based apps for Atom-powered netbooks in the second half of this year, with Moblin due in 2011.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:56:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-reveals-eee-pad-and-eee-tablet-slates.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-reveals-eee-pad-and-eee-tablet-slates.htm

A pair of 10 inch and 12 inch Windows-powered tablets take the stage at Taiwan’s Computex 2010 techfest, along with a concept digital notetaker/ereader.]]> Mon, 31 May 2010 20:30:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-and-asus-prep-chrome-powered-netbooks-and-slates.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-and-asus-prep-chrome-powered-netbooks-and-slates.htm

The two Taiwan tigers both have plans to debut new devices running Google’s open-source Chrome OS at next month’s Computex 2010 trade show in Taipei.]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 06:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-s-pad-android-slate-tablet.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-s-pad-android-slate-tablet.htm

Apple's got the iPad, Asus has the Eee Pad and Google is planning a gPad – so when Korean colossus Samsung put a slate on its plate, the name was almost a given!]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 13:27:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-preps-android-powered-eee-pad-tablet-for-launch.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-preps-android-powered-eee-pad-tablet-for-launch.htm

The Asus slate will partner Nvidia’s Tegra processor with an enhanced Android OS and will make its debut at Taiwan’s Computex 2010 trade show in June.]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//toshiba-working-on-windows-and-android-slates.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba-working-on-windows-and-android-slates.htm

Toshiba’s tablet strategy puts a bet each way, with a low-price 10 inch slate running Android and a premium dual-screen (!) slate for Windows.]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gateway-debuts-racy-rossi-inspired-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//gateway-debuts-racy-rossi-inspired-netbook.htm

The 11.6 inch Gateway VR46 netbook is a signature edition for fans of nine times Moto GP world champion Valentino Rossi.]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:01:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-outs-the-eee-t101mt-convertible-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-outs-the-eee-t101mt-convertible-netbook.htm Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-working-on-two-tablets-to-fight-the-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-working-on-two-tablets-to-fight-the-ipad.htm

One tablet is said to run Windows and the other uses Android or possibly Chrome.]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-unveils-eee-1005pr-netbook-with-broadcom-hd-decoder.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-unveils-eee-1005pr-netbook-with-broadcom-hd-decoder.htm

Asus Eee 1005PR gets hardware video acceleration from Broadcom.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nvidia-unveils-optimus-technolgoy.htm http://apcmag.com//nvidia-unveils-optimus-technolgoy.htm

NVIDIA Optimus takes GPU changing tech out of the hands of the user making notebooks with integrated and discrete GPUs much easier to use.]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//details-on-new-asus-eee-top-et1610pt-surface.htm http://apcmag.com//details-on-new-asus-eee-top-et1610pt-surface.htm

New all-in-one touch capable Eee Top surfaces with a Atom D410 CPU.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-release-worlds-first-dual-core-atom-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-release-worlds-first-dual-core-atom-netbook.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:10:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-reveals-f117-inspired-g73jh-gamign-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-reveals-f117-inspired-g73jh-gamign-notebook.htm

Asus crams high-end hardware into a decently priced gaming machine.]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-n-series-notebooks-break-cover-at-ces-2010.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-n-series-notebooks-break-cover-at-ces-2010.htm

Asus unveils new notebooks with lots of options at CES.]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-1001p-netbook-shows-up-on-amazonde.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-1001p-netbook-shows-up-on-amazonde.htm

Amazon outs a basic Pine Trail Eee netbook shipping on January 6.]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-asus-pinetrail-netbooks-top-10-hour-battery-life.htm http://apcmag.com//new-asus-pinetrail-netbooks-top-10-hour-battery-life.htm

Asus’ upgraded Eee PC netbooks sport Intel’s new Atom N450 processor for over ten hours battery life, plus the quick loading ‘Splashtop’ pre-boot Linux OS.]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:20:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//specs-and-pics-of-new-eee-1005p-and-1005pe-netbooks-surface.htm http://apcmag.com//specs-and-pics-of-new-eee-1005p-and-1005pe-netbooks-surface.htm

New Eee netbooks pack Atom N450 CPUs and long battery life.]]> Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netbooks-to-gobble-up-17-of-portable-computer-market-in-2010.htm http://apcmag.com//netbooks-to-gobble-up-17-of-portable-computer-market-in-2010.htm

Smartbooks may grow to 3.6% of the portable market next year]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-releases-atom-powered-home-server.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-releases-atom-powered-home-server.htm

No, it’s not called the EeeServer... but Asus will be happy if the TS Mini home server enjoys even a fraction of the success of its Atom-powered EeeSiblings. ]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-offers-up-full-specs-for-eee-1201n-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-offers-up-full-specs-for-eee-1201n-netbook.htm

Ion packing Eee 1201N gets dual core Atom power and more!]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-adds-nvidia-ion-graphics-to-several-eee-models.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-adds-nvidia-ion-graphics-to-several-eee-models.htm

Asus Ionizes some of its Eee computers for better graphics performance.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//who-makes-the-most-reliable-and-least-reliable-notebooks.htm http://apcmag.com//who-makes-the-most-reliable-and-least-reliable-notebooks.htm

Asus and Toshiba lead the laptop pack for reliability, says a US survey, but almost one in four notebooks from HP, Acer and Gateway are “expected to malfunction in three years”.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:49:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-unveils-g51j-3d-gamign-notebook-with-nvidia-3d-vision.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-unveils-g51j-3d-gamign-notebook-with-nvidia-3d-vision.htm

NVIDIA 3D Vision power means you can frag noobs in your favorite shooter in 3D glory with the G51J 3D notebook.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-shows-off-thin-and-sexy-ul30vt-ultraportable.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-shows-off-thin-and-sexy-ul30vt-ultraportable.htm

Asus notebook is under 25.4mm thick and looks good to boot.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-tipped-to-release-chrome-os-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//google-tipped-to-release-chrome-os-this-week.htm

The lightweight open source operating system is expected to make its debut sometime this week, with ‘out of the box’ support for a wide range of Atom netbooks expected.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-gears-up-for-atom-app-store.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-gears-up-for-atom-app-store.htm

Intel releases Software Development Kit for creating apps to be distributed through an ‘Atom app store’ for Windows and Moblin devices.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:49:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-android-powered-smartbook-set-for-q1-2010-launch.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-android-powered-smartbook-set-for-q1-2010-launch.htm

ASUS is mum on hard details for its Eee Smartbook which will sell for a bargain price and use alternative OS and a smartphone CPU.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:28:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-and-nvidia-unveil-ecs-1000-desktop-supercomputer.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-and-nvidia-unveil-ecs-1000-desktop-supercomputer.htm

Asus claims its supercomputer has 1.1 Teraflops of processing power.]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//csiro-rakes-in-200m-from-wi-fi-patent.htm http://apcmag.com//csiro-rakes-in-200m-from-wi-fi-patent.htm

It’s payday for Australia’s peak science body, which yesterday reported a $200m boost to its coffers based on royalty payments for its work on the 802.11 wireless standard.]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:08:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-unveils-quad-core-core-i7-notebooks-for-gaming-and-multimedia.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-unveils-quad-core-core-i7-notebooks-for-gaming-and-multimedia.htm

Intel’s newest Core i7 quad-core notebook chip is barely out of the oven but Asus is already serving it up in a pair of 16 inch mobile monsters which redline at 2.8GHz.]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:57:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-to-launch-iphone-style-appstore.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-to-launch-iphone-style-appstore.htm

The appstore concept is fast spreading to PCs, with Intel launching its own iPhone-style appstore concept.]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:31:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-keyboard-to-hit-in-october.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-keyboard-to-hit-in-october.htm

The ultra-cool Asus Eee Keyboard with wireless HDMI is about to hit your loungeroom.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-prepping-199-eeebook-reader.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-prepping-199-eeebook-reader.htm

Starting at a rumoured A$199 target price, the Asus ‘Eee Reader’ will take on Amazon and Sony and could also offer dual screens and netbook-style Tablet PC functionality.]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:19:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-unveils-thin-new-ul-notebook-series.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-unveils-thin-new-ul-notebook-series.htm

Thin UL series offers Intel CULV processors and discrete NVIDIA graphics.]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-runs-win-a-job-with-asus-competition.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-runs-win-a-job-with-asus-competition.htm

What's better than winning a free motherboard in a recession? Winning a job with a motherboard maker! At least, that seems to be ASUS' thinking.]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:09:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-launches-eee-1004dn-netbook-with-optical-drive-in-taiwan.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-launches-eee-1004dn-netbook-with-optical-drive-in-taiwan.htm

Asus 1004DN trades some performance for an optical drive, will be a good trade for some users.]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-not-offeirng-androidwindows-netbook-this-year.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-not-offeirng-androidwindows-netbook-this-year.htm

Intel reportedly delays new netbook platform leading Acer and Asus to delay new netbook models until next year.]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:34:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-asus-hp-lenovo-and-toshiba-line-up-behind-chrome-os.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-asus-hp-lenovo-and-toshiba-line-up-behind-chrome-os.htm

Google’s first set of Chrome partners includes several leading laptop makers along with ARM processor firms Freescale, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments.]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:46:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first-aussie-review-hps-new-mini-110-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//first-aussie-review-hps-new-mini-110-netbook.htm

HP’s third-gen Mini 110 netbook is an economy-class version of the Mini 1000 with some upsides and downsides of its own...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-t101h-convertible-netbook-specs-revealed.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-t101h-convertible-netbook-specs-revealed.htm

Asus Eee T101H convertible netbook is much like the T91 with a larger screen.]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:03:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-digs-up-1005ha-seashell-netbook-with-great-battery-life.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-digs-up-1005ha-seashell-netbook-with-great-battery-life.htm

Asus promises the 1005HA will last 10.5 hours on a single charge.]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//convertible-tablet-netbook-from-kohjinsha-leaked.htm http://apcmag.com//convertible-tablet-netbook-from-kohjinsha-leaked.htm

Convertible tablet netbook from Kohjinsha leaks online with a few details unknown.]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-unveils-disney-netpal-netbook-for-kids-.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-unveils-disney-netpal-netbook-for-kids-.htm

Disney Netpal is perfect for kids or the King of Pop.]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:40:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-releases-netbook-based-home-server.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-releases-netbook-based-home-server.htm

Is there no stopping the Eee steamroller? The latest addition to Asus’ Atom-powered family of devices is a simplified Linux-based home server.]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:36:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//super-talent-offers-ssd-upgrades-for-older-eee-netbooks.htm http://apcmag.com//super-talent-offers-ssd-upgrades-for-older-eee-netbooks.htm

Super Talent has whipped out fast SSD upgrades for old Eee netbooks at surprisingly reasonable prices.]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:35:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-only-5-of-eee-pcs-use-linux.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-only-5-of-eee-pcs-use-linux.htm

The original Eee PC might have promised to bring Linux to the masses, but these days it looks like ASUS is running away from open source and towards Redmond at breathtaking speed.]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 16:06:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-1000hv-tips-up-online-with-ati-gpu.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-1000hv-tips-up-online-with-ati-gpu.htm

The Eee 1000HV is an odd combination of HD capable GPU with the lack of an HD capable screen or HDMI out.]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-france-to-axe-the-eee-1000he-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-france-to-axe-the-eee-1000he-netbook.htm

If they will not buy netbooks, let them eat cake: in France, home of the guillotine, anyway. ]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 12:40:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-revises-netbook-hardware-spec-for-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-revises-netbook-hardware-spec-for-windows-7.htm

Netbooks eligible to for the low-cost Windows 7 Starter edition can’t exceed a 10.2 inch screen or 1GB of RAM, although larger drives and faster processors are allowed.]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-1008ha-is-more-a-netbook-than-a-seashell.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-1008ha-is-more-a-netbook-than-a-seashell.htm

Asus has made the 1008HA "seashell" official, but we don't sea the resemblance.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 23:55:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mac-os-x-update-boosts-battery-life-on-hackintosh-netbooks.htm http://apcmag.com//mac-os-x-update-boosts-battery-life-on-hackintosh-netbooks.htm

Is Apple’s Mac OS X 10.5.7 simply more power efficient or has it been optimised for the Atom – and if so, does this point to an Atom-powered Mac in the neat future?]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 15:19:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netbooks-grab-20-of-global-notebook-market-for-q1-2009.htm http://apcmag.com//netbooks-grab-20-of-global-notebook-market-for-q1-2009.htm

If you thought netbooks were a fad, think again. Sales are booming, with the highest demand in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 10:55:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-stacks-eee-netbook-deck-with-new-model.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-stacks-eee-netbook-deck-with-new-model.htm

New Asus Eee 1002HAE netbook offers sexy colors and aluminum clad beauty.]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 08:49:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netbook-docking-station-adds-optical-drive-and-storage-in-one-go.htm http://apcmag.com//netbook-docking-station-adds-optical-drive-and-storage-in-one-go.htm

Netbook dock fixes two major issues with netbooks, you are still on your own with small print though.]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 23:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//xp-to-remain-on-netbooks-long-after-windows-7-launches.htm http://apcmag.com//xp-to-remain-on-netbooks-long-after-windows-7-launches.htm

Netbook manufacturers will be allowed to continue licensing and loading Windows XP until the end of 2010 – 12 months after Windows 7 arrives.]]> Sat, 02 May 2009 20:42:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-beefs-up-its-eee-box-for-hd-with-ati-radeon-gpu-and-hdmi-output.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-beefs-up-its-eee-box-for-hd-with-ati-radeon-gpu-and-hdmi-output.htm

The second-gen $699 Eee Box is a souped-up netbook in desktop clothing, but with dreams of becoming an adjunct to your home theatre system.]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:52:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//toshiba-preps-second-gen-nb200-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba-preps-second-gen-nb200-netbook.htm

While Asus and Dell continue to roll out netbooks ad nauseam, late-comer Toshiba looks to make up lost ground with the much-improved NB200.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:33:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//csiro-could-scoop-billions-from-wi-fi-patent.htm http://apcmag.com//csiro-could-scoop-billions-from-wi-fi-patent.htm

A 15-year old CSIRO patent on wireless LAN technology could rake in billions of dollars in ongoing loyalties from the likes of Microsoft, Intel, Dell, HP, Toshiba and even Nintendo]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:03:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mainstream-linux-get-more-netbook-friendly.htm http://apcmag.com//mainstream-linux-get-more-netbook-friendly.htm

New releases of Mandriva and KDE Desktop are being optimised for a better netbook experience.]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:03:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-eee-pc-netbook-comes-with-dvd-drive-souped-up-graphics-and-1400-price-tag.htm http://apcmag.com//new-eee-pc-netbook-comes-with-dvd-drive-souped-up-graphics-and-1400-price-tag.htm

By adding an optical drive to its fresh-baked 1004DN, Asus further blurs the line between netbooks and notebooks.]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:45:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-pc-1000he-the-nine-hour-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-pc-1000he-the-nine-hour-netbook.htm

Leave the AC adaptor at home! Blitzing past seven hours with Wi-Fi and reaching nine hours sans wireless, this $900 netbook has battery life to shame notebooks twice the price.]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//exactky-how-cheap-can-computers-get.htm http://apcmag.com//exactky-how-cheap-can-computers-get.htm

How cheap can computers get before there's simply no money in making them any more?]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sylish-hip-and-small-asus-eee-pc-netbooks.htm http://apcmag.com//sylish-hip-and-small-asus-eee-pc-netbooks.htm

If you thought netbooks were always destined to be chunky, utilitarian form factors, ASUS wants you to think again. ]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first-look-asus-claims-9-hours-battery-life-for-new-1000he-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//first-look-asus-claims-9-hours-battery-life-for-new-1000he-netbook.htm

Yet another member of the Eee PC family lands this month, with the 10 inch 1000HE netbook pledging up to 9.5 hours battery life and sporting Intel’s tweaked Atom N280 processor.]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_bamboo_u6v2p048g_review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_bamboo_u6v2p048g_review.htm

There's a reason they don't make station wagons with wood-grain panels these days...]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_n10jchv013_review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_n10jchv013_review.htm

At a grand, the N10JC doesn't know whether it wants to be a budget notebook or just middle of the road.]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_m50vm.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_m50vm.htm

Forgoing portability for power, this ASUS laptop promises to be a gamer's delight.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:03:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_unveils_the_1000_netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_unveils_the_1000_netbook.htm

The company that started the low-cost notebook wave goes upmarket with the Eee PC S101. It’s slim, stylish – and officially Australia's most expensive netbook.]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//xp_leads_linux_in_the_netbook_stakes.htm http://apcmag.com//xp_leads_linux_in_the_netbook_stakes.htm

As MSI sees Linux netbooks returned four times more often than Windows models, Microsoft loosens its licensing restrictions on XP for netbook makers.]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//aspire_one_netbook_aces_the_competition.htm http://apcmag.com//aspire_one_netbook_aces_the_competition.htm

With the $100 rebate that helped make Acer's mini-note a hit in the Aussie market about to end, 3G and a six-cell battery will be introduced to maintain the package's appeal.]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:25:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//eee_box_mininote_meets_desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//eee_box_mininote_meets_desktop.htm

Asus extends the less-is-more approach of the Eee PC netbook family with the $429 Eee Box mini-desktop]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_p5q_deluxe.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_p5q_deluxe.htm

With Intel's new mid-range P45 Express chipset at its heart, the P5Q Deluxe offers exceptional performance and features without needing a second mortgage.]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_m3nhhdmi.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_m3nhhdmi.htm

Using NVIDIA's new GeForce 8300 mGPU chipset, can this HTPC motherboard beat out AMD's best?]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nvidia_disaster_thousands_of_gpus_faulty.htm http://apcmag.com//nvidia_disaster_thousands_of_gpus_faulty.htm

NVIDIA has admitted to a major manufacturing screw-up, which is seeing thousands of its GPUs overheating, burning out and failing.]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:10:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel_set_to_unleash_dualcore_atom.htm http://apcmag.com//intel_set_to_unleash_dualcore_atom.htm

The pint-sized processor shifts to a dual-core design intended for mini-notes and a new breed of desktops]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:34:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linux_not_essential_to_eee_pc_success_asus.htm http://apcmag.com//linux_not_essential_to_eee_pc_success_asus.htm

Penguin-powered mini notebooks are selling like hotcakes. But will they finally bring Linux into the mainstream? Don’t count on it.]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_backs_down_on_antilinux_eee_pc_pricing.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_backs_down_on_antilinux_eee_pc_pricing.htm

Asus has quietly ditched its ludicrous policy of charging $50 more for the Linux-based Eee PC 901 than the XP one.]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:41:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_9800_gtx_top_overclocked_graphics_out_of_the_box.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_9800_gtx_top_overclocked_graphics_out_of_the_box.htm

ASUS has expanded its TOP series of highly overclocked cards. The 9800 GTX variant is no different with some big numbers straight out of the box.]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_m70_masses_of_storage.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_m70_masses_of_storage.htm

One terabyte is still a massive size for an external hard drive, so it’s remarkable to see a disk that big inside the M70 – the world’s first notebook to offer this capacity.]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_asus_to_rebrand_as_eeesus.htm http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_asus_to_rebrand_as_eeesus.htm

Bluescreen | ASUS has decided to capitalise on the runaway success of the Eee PC and focus the company name on it. Oddly, though, its Eee desktop PC will be called the Wii PC.]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_laptops_get_instanton_linux.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_laptops_get_instanton_linux.htm

Embedded ‘Splashtop’ OS loads in seconds to deliver Web browsing, Skype and online gaming]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell_preps_inspiron_jnr_mininote.htm http://apcmag.com//dell_preps_inspiron_jnr_mininote.htm

It’s mini-note mania as Dell and Acer join the Lilliputian laptop brigade and Asus readies a 10in Eee PC!]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 11:57:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windowsbased_eeepc_cheaper_than_linux_one.htm http://apcmag.com//windowsbased_eeepc_cheaper_than_linux_one.htm

Is ASUS in bed with Microsoft? The new XP-based EeePC 900 will actually be cheaper than the Linux-based version.]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 17:32:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_get_windows_xp_running_well_on_the_eee_pc.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_get_windows_xp_running_well_on_the_eee_pc.htm

So you know someone who's bought one of the new Eee PCs running Windows XP? Take pity on them and make a few of these changes to make it run better.]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in_depth_official_eee_pc_with_xp.htm http://apcmag.com//in_depth_official_eee_pc_with_xp.htm

Asus now offers Eee PC buyers a choice between Linux and Windows. So just how good (or how bad) is the little laptop when it comes pre-loaded with XP?]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_opens_up_eee_pc_to_developers.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_opens_up_eee_pc_to_developers.htm

The Eee PC has joined the iPhone and Google Android in having a newly minted SDK being made available. We've taken a look at what ASUS is offering developers.]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_enters_the_optical_storage_market.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_enters_the_optical_storage_market.htm

Good performance for its specs, but as it stands we’re still on the fence.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:53:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a_great_all_rounder.htm http://apcmag.com//a_great_all_rounder.htm

If it’s value for money you’re after, the ASUS F5R is a worthy candidate, offering a great mix of style, performance and functionality. Indeed, we had to double-check initially to ensure we’d gotten the right RRP.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:03:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//some_impressive_features_but_the_umpc_is_still_a_wimp.htm http://apcmag.com//some_impressive_features_but_the_umpc_is_still_a_wimp.htm

Put plainly, the R2Hv simply doesn’t have enough power to satisfy the resource-hungry Windows Vista, and we spent more time gazing at Vista’s spinning green wait symbol than actually using the device.]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:15:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the_force_isnt_quite_with_you.htm http://apcmag.com//the_force_isnt_quite_with_you.htm

Affectionately dubbed ‘the Stormtrooper’ due to its distinctive black-on-white colouring, the LifeBook U1010 is the first UMPC to use a convertible tablet design.]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:11:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//p35_ddr3_expensive_check.htm http://apcmag.com//p35_ddr3_expensive_check.htm

The P5K3 Deluxe is a flagship board from ASUS. It’s a P35 chipset-based board, using Intel’s ICH9R Southbridge. We tested P5K3 Deluxe with the latest and greatest of the new technology available.]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:54:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_499_linuxpowered_subnote_set_to_go_mainstream.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_499_linuxpowered_subnote_set_to_go_mainstream.htm

Enthusiastic Aussie response for the tiny Eee PC laptop now has Asus looking to a retail launch in time for a pre-Christmas debut.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:39:54 +1000