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Ivy Bridge CPU buyer’s guide

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:43:28 +1000

Know which Ivy Bridge is the best value for gaming or video editing? Darren Yates benchmarks Intel’s third-generation Core i-series chips to find out.

Intel reveals first barebones ‘4x4’ system

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:41:58 +1000

Intel is dipping a tentative toe into the barebones waters with an innovative ‘pico-PC’ design slated for sale through its distributor channel next month.

Intel mulls new brand for super-low-power processor

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:00:22 +1000

Intel says its revolutionary next-gen processor could be used to debut an all-new brand name to slot in between the current Atom and Core families.

Acer AC100 2TB home server review

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:11:48 +1000

Don’t let this server’s diminutive size fool you.

Intel Core i5-3470 review

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:06:38 +1000

Ivy Bridge on a budget.

Ivy Bridge League: Pioneer DreamBook UltraSlim U14 review

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000

While Ivy Bridge’s desktop performance is nothing to sneeze at, it has the potential to seriously rev up notebooks.

Amazing savings: $300 off Ultrabooks at Harvey Norman from today until Sunday

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:38:26 +1000

If you like thin-and-light notebooks with plenty of processing power, you'll love this. Harvey Norman is holding an unprecedented $300-off Ultrabooks sale storewide starting today.

Intel's Ivy Bridge: just one month away today?

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:28:59 +1000

With reports that Intel's next-generation processor will become available on April 29 in both desktop and mobile PC variants, the wait (and delays) just might be over soon.

Intel in 2012: Ivy Bridge explained

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Using Intel’s own phraseology, its upcoming processor is neither a tick (a shrinking process of the previous design) or a tock (a major new architecture): it’s a tick plus.

Ultrabook attack escalates: Toshiba U840 is a 14-inch practical powerhouse

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +1000

Toshiba’s 14-inch U840 Ultrabook is another sign that the Ultrabooks concept is moving up the chain, eventually to replace big, fat conventional laptops.

High-end ready? Intel X79 DX79SI review

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Intel finally acknowledges the enthusiast market with the X79 DX79SI.

Overclocking analysis: hands on with Sandy Bridge-E

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Nothing pushes a new CPU to the limits harder than overclocking. We assess Intel’s new high-end Sandy Bridge-E processor line.

Ultrabook Bargains: JB Hi-Fi holding huge sale across notebooks until Sunday

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:44:15 +1000

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.

Extreme CPU at an extreme price: Intel Sandy Bridge-E Core i7-3960X

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Intel’s new Sandy Bridge-E processor tends to the extreme: in both performance and price.

CES retrospective: 2012 will be awash with Ultrabooks

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:33:31 +1000

One of the most talked-about technologies on the ground at CES 2012 was the Ultrabook. We look at what users can expect from the category in the near future.

Best of CES 2012: our pick of the most exciting gadgets & tech headed your way this year

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:39:24 +1000

We take a look at the most promising and exciting new products and concepts shown off at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Ultrabook consolidates in 2012: Intel pushes 'natural interaction', alternative form factors and promises 75+ new models at CES

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:09 +1000

If the Ultrabook is to hit 40% of the notebook segment by year's end it'll need some buzz, so Intel has come out swinging at CES, showcasing touch, voice and gesture innovations.

Australia's second sub-$1,000 Ultrabook shows pricing heading south at last

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:59:33 +1000

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.

The rise of the Ultrabook

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000

It's the reincarnation of the PC in the age of tablets. Thin as a tablet and boots up just as fast, but as powerful as your latest PC. Is it the MacBook Air without the Mac?

Ultrabook hits $999 at last: Acer Aspire S3 price drop a sign of bargains to come?

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:35:25 +1000

Been admiring the speedy and svelte Ultrabook form factor but not the pricetag? That's all set to change today, with Acer offering the first Ultrabook in Australia below $1,000.

Windows 8 striking back at Apple's dominance in the post-PC landscape

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +1000

Microsoft's cavalry is on the offensive, with Windows 8 and Ultrabooks on track to challenge Steve Jobs' post-PC legacy.

Ultraportable street fight: Samsung baits MacBook Airs with new Series 9 expansion

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:04:25 +1000

You've got to hand it to Samsung. It's taken the fight for shoppers' dollars right to Apple's doorstep with its Galaxy portable brands -- and now comes the ultraportable cavalry.

Hard to resist: ASRock H61M/U3S3 motherboard review

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +1000

A decently priced board with plenty of features to boot, ASRock's latest effort is a little beauty.

Christmas comes early? 2nd Gen Intel Core MacBook Air released from $1,099

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:52:59 +1000

Less than a year ago, Apple's redesigned Air took the world by storm, and that was with an ancient Core 2 Duo CPU. Now they've added second-gen Intel Core and cut the price too.

Can't wait for Windows 8? Evolve 3 Maestro S (Oak Trail) tablet review

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000

The first Windows tablet with decent battery life, the Evolve 3 Maestro S just might offer the best Windows tablet experience until Win 8.

Meet MeeGo: Nokia's N9 is sleek, sexy and streamlined, but is the OS an island?

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:20:44 +1000

With a colourful flourish, Nokia has shown off its upcoming N9: the world's first-ever "pure touch" (buttonless) smartphone... but also likely the only MeeGo from Nokia you'll see.

Ivy Bridge: 10 years of Intel research leads to world's first 3D transistors

Fri, 06 May 2011 18:08:36 +1000

Intel's revolutionary new 22nm transistor and Ivy Bridge CPU are breaking huge ground in performance and power efficiency for devices ranging from smartphones through to servers.

Apple to bring Sandy Bridge iMacs up to speed this week?

Mon, 02 May 2011 15:58:24 +1000

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.

Retail Survival Guide: How to spot a Sandy Bridge PC

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:18:13 +1000

Heavily discounted notebooks with Intel first-generation Core processors are being sold alongside those with faster second-gen "Sandy Bridge" CPUs. How can you tell them apart?

MeeGone? What Nokia's move to WP7 means for MeeGo

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:56:20 +1000

Nokia's decision to dump MeeGo for Windows Phone 7 doesn't mean the Linux-based mobile OS is dead, or does it?

Mac vs PC 2011: Who does the best Core i7 grunt in only 13 inches?

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:51:03 +1000

With Sandy Bridge levelling the playing field, competition between Mac & PC is again on a knife edge. Today we're searching for the best Sandy Bridge Core i7 ultraportable.

Up n' Atom: Intel's Oak Trail to disrupt tablets as we know them

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:47:37 +1000

Today Intel confirmed its sweeping Atom tablet strategy, with the new Oak Trail CPU set to power more than 35 tablets and hybrid device designs, shipping from next month.

Unbelievable value: Harvey Norman's 40% off Toshiba notebooks is the real deal

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:08:21 +1000

Believe it or not, this story is *not* an April Fools' Day prank. In an unprecedented fire sale, Harvey Norman is slashing 40% off Toshiba notebooks until Sunday.

Mac vs PC 2011: Who offers the best Sandy Bridge ultraportable?

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:35:49 +1000

With Sandy Bridge levelling the playing field, competition between Mac & PC is again on a knife edge. In our new series, we compare the new MacBook Pros to equivalent PC notebooks.

Inside Fusion: AMD's new APUs take on Intel

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000

AMD's Fusion Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) are the competition to Intel's Sandy Bridge platform. We take the lid off AMD's pint-sized chips and look inside.

Inside Thunderbolt (aka Light Peak): Intel's next-gen connectivity explained

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:13:07 +1000

Friday's announcement of the new MacBook Pro lineup saw the first release of Intel's new high-speed Thunderbolt technology, set to rocket data transfer to all kinds of new levels.

Apple MacBook Pro: 2010 vs 2011 models compared spec-by-spec

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +1000

To assess today's MacBook Pro upgrades from a technical perspective, here we compare the new 2011 MacBook Pros against their 2010 predecessors, blow-by-blow and spec-by-spec.

The Top 5 features of the new Sandy Bridge MacBook Pros

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:48:03 +1000

As widely expected, Apple's new fleet of MacBook Pros ship with the latest generation of Intel Core CPUs plus Thunderbolt (aka Light Peak), revamped FaceTime HD cams and lots more.

Intel's silver lining: Sandy Bridge B3 chipset fix confirmed

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:08:38 +1000

Intel and MSI are spreading the good news: the Cougar Point revival is kicking off as the industry glimpses resumption of normal supply operations post Sandy Bridge's first hurdle.

Retailers and manufacturers move to address Cougar Point glitch

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:19:18 +1000

Now that the chipset problem has been officially acknowledged by Intel, the rest of the industry is shifting into damage control mode in order to contain the repercussions.

Intel's Cougar Point recall: what we know so far, who's affected, and how bad is it?

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:28:17 +1000

The Sandy Bridge CPU rollout is about as big as tech launches get, but even Intel isn't safe from "early adopter syndrome", as the fallout over the Cougar Point glitch continues.

Netbooks finally get their own app store - no more Apple and Android envy

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:30:49 +1000

If you’ve always wished the PC world had something like Apple’s App Store or Android's Market, Intel has created the AppUp Center, with apps tailored for netbooks.

Intel to sell "unlocking" cards to add features to your CPU

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:18:08 +1000

Intel has started selling chips with features purposefully disabled so you can pay $50 and unlock them later if you want them.

FIRST LOOK: Sandy Bridge motherboards

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:13:00 +1000

Intel has shown off some tiny mini-ITX motherboards compatible with Sandy Bridge CPUs, including a surprisingly thin cooling fan which should allow even smaller PCs.

Intel shows "Sandy Bridge" CPU at 4.9GHz

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:49:00 +1000

Intel has demonstrated one of its new Sandy Bridge enthusiast desktop CPUs overclocked to 4.9GHz, with air-cooling only.

Intel demos Light Peak -- its USB 3.0 killer

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:37:39 +1000

Intel says its all-optical, 10Gbit/s USB-killer connector will be in your notebook next year, and puts live demos on display to prove it.

Intel's Canoe Lake notebook: OMG so thin

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 05:49:31 +1000

It's iPad thin, but it's a netbook with a keyboard. This seriously is the second coming of netbooks.

PICS: Dell's amazing flip-screen netbook

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 05:38:29 +1000

Dell unveiled a new type of netbook today -- one where the screen flips around to go from netbook to tablet. And it's sexy. Damn sexy.

Boxee Box cheats on Tegra, runs off with Atom

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:05:48 +1000

The long awaited (and awesome looking) Boxee Box has been seeing another piece of silicon on the side for some time now, leaving NVIDIA Tegra in the corner crying.

Sandy Bridge CPUs can turbo boost all four cores

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:28:20 +1000

Intel's new "Second Generation Core Processors" -- codenamed Sandy Bridge -- can bump up the clock speed on all the cores, not just one.

Intel Wi-Di hooks your laptop to your TV wirelessly

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:23:03 +1000

Apple may have pipped Intel to the post with "AirPlay" but Intel's WiDi is about to hit the market in force.

Intel's "Sandybridge" chips put graphics right on the CPU silicon.

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:50:48 +1000

Thank god, they won't be called "Core 2 i5". They do have some cool new capabilities though.

Intel: Viiv is not alive

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:09:28 +1000

Intel today admitted it has changed its design processes since "Viiv", its attempt to standardize home theatre PCs, flopped so spectacularly.

Fujitsu amps up mid-size LifeBook laptop

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:08:38 +1000

This 15.6 inch notebook offers a little more muscle for your money, says Fujitsu, with the $1,199 LifeBook AH530 packing a Core i5 processor and 500GB hard drive.

First Look: Dell's skinny $699 Inspiron M101z notebook

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:00:00 +1000

With an 11.6 inch screen and optional dal-core AMD Neo silicon, Dell’s $699 Inspiron M101z sits halfway between netbook and notebook...

Apple amps up Mac Pro with four-core and six-core Xeon and 27 inch display

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:57:12 +1000

Nothing screams ‘serious multimedia maven’ like a pair of six-core Xeon powerplants and a desktop display larger than some people’s LCD telly...

Apple upgrades iMac to Core 2010 with ATI HD graphics

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:22:18 +1000

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.

Samsung toughens up (just a bit) with R series notebooks

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:57:48 +1000

Starting from $999, Samsung’s two new mid-size laptops sport a scratch-resistant finish, Core i3 and Core i5 engines and very un-Samsung colours.

Samsung debuts Q-series ‘thin and light’ notebooks

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:32:48 +1000

The 13.3 inch Q330 packs a Core i3 processor, switchable Intel HD and nVidia GeForce graphics into a tapered sub-2kg chassis for $1,199.

HP confirms Windows-powered ‘Slate 500’ tablet

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:11:30 +1000

First in HP’s new Slate family, the Slate 500 is an 8.9 inch tablet with a stylus, running Windows 7 – and a quick-start Linux OS?

Top 4 best ultra-thin notebooks

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:10:00 +1000

A new crop of ultra-thin notebooks are bettering netbooks in speed and battery life. We've picked four of the best.

Get a sneak peek at MeeGo on Intel’s concept Atom tablet

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:42:01 +1000

The open-source ‘made for mobile’ Linux OS gets demo’d on Intel’s Atom-powered ‘Redvale’ slate, and we think you’ll be impressed...

Apple unveils new Mac Mini: faster, slimmer, sexier but pricier

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:27:30 +1000

Already a popular home theatre rig with many Mac fans, the made-over Mac Mini now sports HDMI output and enhanced Nvidia graphics plus a sleeker unibody aluminium case.

Intel’s mobile CPU roadmap reveals revved-up Core i7 laptops

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:25:30 +1000

Leaked slides from Intel’s mobile processor roadmap show the Core i7 remains star of the show, hitting 2.8GHz in a standard dual-core chassis and 1.46GHz in ULV versions.

SCOOP: Sneak peak at Intel’s ‘Redvale’ concept Atom slate!

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:50:03 +1000

Plenty of pics as we get hands on with Intel’s slim slate, codenamed ‘Redvale’, which runs MeeGo 1.1 open source mobile OS on an Atom Moorestown platform.

Asus debuts netbook app store

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:56:23 +1000

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.

Intel preps 'Android x86’ for netbooks and slates

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:00:00 +1000

Intel will ship a fully native x86 version of Android 2.2 ‘Froyo’ to developers in the next two months to spur growth of Atom-powered Android netbooks and slates.

MSI WindPad slates: choose Windows + Intel, or Android + Nvidia

Mon, 31 May 2010 23:41:33 +1000

Another two touchscreen tablets join the iPad wanna-be race, with MSI putting a dollar each way on Windows and Android for its 10 inch slates.

Asus reveals Eee Pad and Eee Tablet slates

Mon, 31 May 2010 20:30:03 +1000

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.

Samsung N220 3G netbook bundles with Optus from $50/month

Wed, 19 May 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Samsung’s Atom ‘Pinetrail’-based netbook packs 12 hour battery life with Optus dual-band 2100MHz and 900MHz 3G.

Apple revs MacBook: CPU and graphics boost plus 10 hour battery life

Tue, 18 May 2010 19:45:35 +1000

Apple’s refresh to the entry-level MacBook kicks things up a notch with Nvidia’s GeForce 320M graphics, a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo and a claimed 10 hour battery life – all for $50 less!

Up next for Apple: new MacBook and MacBook Air?

Tue, 18 May 2010 09:30:00 +1000

Apple’s cheapest and sleekest laptops are both due for an upgrade, with the budget-priced MacBook first cab off the rank...

Intel debuts Atom ‘Moorestown’ for smartphones and slates

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:00:00 +1000

The second-gen Atom platform and Z600-series ‘system on a chip’ processors sees Intel step onto ARM’s turf as it chases the non-PC market.

Dell revs up laptop family with Inspiron 15R

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:53:16 +1000

Slim stylish notebooks pack Core i3 and Core i5 engines into brushed aluminium chassis starting at $949.

AMD releases six-core desktop CPU from A$255

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:02:03 +1000

Phenom II X6 ‘Thuban’ superslabs run six cores at 2.8GHz or 3.2GHz, with ‘Turbo Core’ boost to redline at 3.3GHz and 3.6GHz.

Nvidia slams Intel for chipset lockout on Core processors

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +1000

Talking up Web video and photo editing as apps which benefit from better graphics, Nvidia slams Intel’s decision to block graphics-tuned chipsets from the latest Core processors.

Intel boosts Atom with new dual-core and SoC designs

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:13:18 +1000

The pint-sized processor continues to punch above its weight with a dual-core netbook chip plus a fully integrated system-on-a-chip for in-car entertainment and media phones.

Intel unveils Light Peak fibre-optic interconnect with 10Gbps, due 2011

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:00:11 +1000

With data hurtling down thin strands of optical fibre at speeds of 10-100Gbps, Intel hopes its forthcoming Light Peak technology will be “the last cable you’ll ever need”.

Linux-based MeeGo mobile OS makes its netbook debut

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:36:40 +1000

The open-source offspring of Intel’s Moblin and Nokia’s Maemo gets its first public outing running an an Atom netbook, as well as a smartphone and a TV set...

Back to ‘boom times’ for the PC?

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Global PC shipments jumped by 24% in the first quarter of the year, with 79 million desktops, notebooks and netbooks sold around the world.

Gateway debuts racy Rossi-inspired netbook

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:01:38 +1000

The 11.6 inch Gateway VR46 netbook is a signature edition for fans of nine times Moto GP world champion Valentino Rossi.

Intel pushes warp-speed wireless broadband with WiMAX 2

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Second-gen WiMAX standard will be built for peak throughput of over 300Mbps, with lower latency and increased VoIP capability for the ‘landline replacement’ market.

Intel puts Android onto Atom chips

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:49:14 +1000

Slates, smartphones and 3G ‘smartbooks’ built around Intel’s Atom processor could all running Android in the near future.

Intel preps new ‘Sandy Bridge’ processor wave for Core 2011

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:06:39 +1000

All-new 32nm design will replace the Nehalem microarchitecture for desktops and laptops in Intel’s Core 2011 processor launch.

Asus outs the Eee T101MT convertible netbook

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +1000

Asus looks to woo iPad shoppers with a real keyboard and convertible netbook form.

New Apple MacBook Pro notebooks get Core i5 and Core i7 chips

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:12:58 +1000

Apple’s update to the MacBook Pro family introduces Intel’s latest Core i5 and Core i7 processors, souped-up switchable graphics, up to 10 hours battery life – and a price cut!

Intel working with Vivid on Australia-wide WiMAX network

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +1000

Intel says it’s excited by the arrival of WiMAX network in Perth and is working with the wireless telco towards a nationwide network.

Lenovo unveils cool C200 AIO

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +1000

The Lenovo C200 is a decent little AIO with a price like a netbook.

Apple preps new notebooks and iPhone OS 4.0

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:32:52 +1000

April will be a busy month for Apple with the unveilling of iPhone OS 4.0 later this week and new MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air notebooks tipped for the end of the month.

Intel ups the core count

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:18:57 +1000

Today’s launch of the Nehalem EX-based Xeon series introduces the chipmaker’s first eight-core processor, and foretells a push beyond quad-core in the mainstream space.

HP debuts new pro workstations including first global SFF workstation

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1000

New HP Z200 SFF proves powerful doens't mean bulky.

Pricing details on AMD "Thuban" CPUs surface

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1000

AMD Thuban CPUs are certainly price to beat Intel's Gulftown parts, but what will the performance gap look like?

AMD 6-core "Thuban" CPU details leak

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1000

AMD 6-core CPUs likely to offer less performance than Intel parts at a much lower price.

Archos set to update Archos 9 tablet and reveals new A13PS notebook

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1000

Archos gets new ultraportable notebook ready for the limelight.

Viewsonic unveils new ultraportables with 13.3-inch and 14-inch screens

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1000

Viewsonic VNB141 offers ultraportable design with an optical drive and the VNB132 isn't that shabby either.

Intel's Larrabee mostly dead but still in development for now

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1000

Why is my GPU not working? You have been mostly dead all day.

EXCLUSIVE: Samsung to release ‘slate’ PC

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:20:00 +1000

Samsung is working on a slate-based device with desktop docking, which it says will have enough processing muscle to become the “primary device” for many people.

Samsung: “the iPad is a glorified MID”

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:19:00 +1000

Samsung exec says the iPad is just a jumped-up mobile Internet device, with lack of processing power and connectivity being key drawbacks.

Intel unveils new Atom platform for home servers

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +1000

Intel’s newest platform for the Atom aims to make it the chip of choice for home server manufacturers.

CrunchPad spin-off JooJoo spins up for launch

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Due to debut a week before the iPad, the Linux-powered tablet sports an Atom processor, Nvidia’s Ion graphics engine, 3G radio and a new UI.

Dell offers business users new Vostro 3000 notebook series

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1000

New Vostro 3000 notebook series offers lots of options and performance for the professional.

Apple set to release Mac Pro running six-core Intel Core i7?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:30:00 +1000

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?

MSI gives up the goods on new X-Slim X360

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1000

New thin ultraportable packs a Core i5 punch.

LG X300 ultra-thin notebook gets ship date

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1000

LG's X300 ultra-thin is thin, sexy, and silent.

Shuttle unveils tiny XS35 HTPC only 3.3cm thick

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +1000

Thin little HTPC sports Ion 2 graphics and VESA mounting capability.

Dell Studio 1558 Touch and 1749 Touch notebooks surface

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1000

Dell quietly unveils new Studio notebooks via digital catalog in US with no official announcement.

Intel’s six-core desktop Core i7 ‘Gulftown’ chip ready to rumble

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:43:58 +1000

Nokia to launch Linux-powered N900 tomorrow

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +1000

The N900 will be Nokia’s first and last Maemo 5 smartphone, with the next version due to run the new MeeGo Linux mobile OS created as a joint venture between Nokia and Intel.

Acer rumors point to new ultra thin notebooks in Q2 2010

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1000

MSI plays coy with new GT660 gaming notebook

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1000

MSI shows off new notebook and denies us the full details. TEASE!

Lenovo unveils new X201 Tablet convertible notebook

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1000

Lenovo offers up new convertible tablet computer for business users.

Lenovo unveils 17-inch notebook with a 10.6-inch secondary pull-out screen

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1000

New dual screen Lenovo notebook is for the serious mobile worker.

Rumors point to MacBook Pro update next month

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1000

MacBook Pro to finally get its Intel Core i5 upgrade next month?

MSI reveals new C-series notebooks

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1000

MSI drops new 15.6-inch and 16-inch mainstream notebooks with Intel Core i3 or i5 power.

Acer unveils world's first Ion 2 netbook

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Acer 532G sports Ion 2 GPU and integrated graphics controlled by NVIDIA Optimus tech.

Samsung wants “number two” spot after Apple

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:38:04 +1000

Samsung wants its Bada app store to become the number two player in the mobile apps scene, but Intel & Nokia say the focus for MeeGo is “quality rather than quantity”.

Intel and Nokia unveil new ‘MeeGo’ Linux mobile OS

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:43:55 +1000

Intel and Nokia have scrapped their stand-alone Maemo and Moblin operating systems and merged them into a single open-source OS named MeeGo.

Lenovo drops new ThinkStation E20 desktop

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1000

Lenovo E20 desktop is green with recycled plastic construction.

Open-PC uses no proprietary software

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Nettop is constructed using only open source software and hardware with all tech specs available.

Sony VAIO E notebooks will never blend in with the crowd

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Cyndi Lauper, your notebook is ready.

Dell debuts thin and light Latitude 13 notebook

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Business users would be lucky to land this Latitude 13.

MSI CR720 theater PC gets big screen and more

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Big screen and Intel HD graphics add up to a nice home theater notebook.

MSI unveils CX420 and CR420 notebooks

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1000

MSI pulls the wraps off two new notebooks aimed at users wanting style and performance.

Apple A4: the new chip on the block

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:09:02 +1000

Not content with designing the iPad itself, Apple also engineered its own processor – a peppy 1GHz powerplant dubbed the A4.

Asus release world’s first dual-core Atom netbook

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:10:00 +1000

Alienware M11x gaming notebook gets priced in America

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000

We can only hope that Dell doesn't jack the price of the slick little gaming number up too high when it finally lands on our shores.

27-inch iMac shipping delay grows to three weeks

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Apple is mum on the reason for the much longer shipping delay on top-end iMac.

Carbon fiber Vaio Z notebooks unveiled

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Sony packs serious hardware into a lightweight ultraportable chassis.

NEC announces new computer models

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000

NEC jumps on Core i5 and N450 bandwagon with new computers

Intel email leaks MacBook Pro Core i5 update

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Intel email has let the fruit out of the bag.

HP adds USB 3.0 to high-end Envy 15 models

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Certain high-end Envy 15 notebooks from HP to get integrated USB 3.0.

Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid is a tablet in netbook clothing

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Lenovo U1 Hybrid is two computers in one.

Asus reveals stealth fighter-inspired G73Jh gaming notebook

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Asus crams high-end hardware into a decently priced gaming machine.

Intel uses iTunes for performance benchmarking

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:24:00 +1000

CES 2010: Who needs a formal benchmark when Apple's software is available?

Intel: “Atom is fast enough, for now…”

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +1000

The third-gen Atom ‘Pineview’ processors remain pegged at 1.66GHz because “the Atom doesn’t need to be any faster”, says Intel.

Asus N-series notebooks break cover at CES 2010

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Asus unveils new notebooks with lots of options at CES.

HP launches new tm2 convertible notebook at CES

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000

HP convertible tablet gets updated with better processor and graphics.

ThinkPad Edge brings AMD VISION Pro and bright color to market

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Lenovo notebook now comes in a color other than black.

Lenovo updates T410s, T410, T510, and W510 notebooks

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Lenovo updates notebooks with faster CPUs and graphics.

Pentium and Celeron: “We’re not dead yet!”

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:15:00 +1000

Intel’s hot-to-trot Core brands are getting all the attention at this week’s launch, but there’s also a 32nm Westmere-class Pentium on the menu.

Intel’s 2010 notebook platform sidelines ‘Centrino’ brand

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:10:00 +1000

Notebooks built around the sixth-generation Centrino mobile platform, aka ‘Calpella’, won’t carry a fancy sticker or even a fancy name…

How Intel’s 32nm chips fit into Apple’s next-gen Macs

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:06:00 +1000

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.

Intel’s mobile-mania: eleven notebook chips in new 32nm line

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:04:00 +1000

Notebooks sporting Intel’s first 32nm chips will go on sale from January 17th, with processors ranging from basic Core i3 to powerhouse Core i7.

Intel ramps up Core i5 processor range

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:03:00 +1000

The made-for-mainstream Core processor gets a record eight new editions, from turbo-charged 3.73GHz desktops to ultra-low voltage mobile chips.

First Core i3 chips land for desktops and notebooks

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:02:00 +1000

Intel’s new entry-level processor finally makes its debut, completing the 'good-better-best' lineup beneath the Core i5 and Core i7.

Intel’s next leap: 32nm Westmere ‘system on a chip’ arrives

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:01:00 +1000

Today’s 2010 launch for Intel pushes the next-generation 32nm Westmere architecture into the spotlight with desktop and notebook processors for Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7.

Intel launches 17 new chips in 2010 Core line-up

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +1000

Microsoft may have abandoned year-based versioning for Windows but Intel has picked up the baton to unveil its “all-new 2010 Intel Core processor family”.

Asus Eee 1001P netbook shows up on Amazon.de

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Amazon outs a basic Pine Trail Eee netbook shipping on January 6.

Sony brings T series notebooks back from the dead

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Sony Vaio T commands the premium price you expect from Sony.

Samsung N220 netbook with matte screen breaks cover

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Intel Pine Trial power and a matte screen finish make for something different in the netbook market.

New Asus ‘Pinetrail’ netbooks top 10 hour battery life

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:20:52 +1000

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.

Intel readies six-core Core i7 Extreme – will it nudge 4GHz?

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:40:33 +1000

A leaked Intel desktop roadmap for 2010 reveals the rumoured ‘Core i9’ six-core superslab to be a ‘Black Label’ Extreme Edition of the Core i7 set for launch by March 2010.

Intel Pine Trail Atom parts get official

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +1000

New Atom CPUs are first in x86 market to integrate graphics onto the CPU.

Specs and pics of new Eee 1005P and 1005PE netbooks surface

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +1000

New Eee netbooks pack Atom N450 CPUs and long battery life.

Pioneer Computers DreamBook Light U11 breaks cover

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +1000

DreamBook Light U11 offers very compact form factor and lots of options.

Packard Bell offers Valentino Rossi edition VR46

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +1000

Special edition notebook lacks anything motorcycle inspired.

MSI adds X350 to X-Slim line

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +1000

Thin and light new notebook has good specs and external optical drive.

Dell OptiPlex 780 is world's smallest commercial desktop

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Dell offers small desktops for workers stuck with no laptop.

Dell releases new firmware for notebooks with throttling issue

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Some users say the firmware update doesn't fix the issue.

Apple says no to mobile Core i7 and i5 CPUs with integrated graphics

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +1000

Apple wants custom version of new CPUs with no graphics.

Dell Vostro V13 offers Adamo sexy at a much lower price

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Want a Dell Adamo, but can't pay the massive asking price? Dell Vostro V13 to the rescue!

CrunchPad set for launch this Friday as ‘JooJoo’

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:49:00 +1000

The cancelled CrunchPad spawns a bastard son named JooJoo, set to debut this Friday with a US$500 price tag and a posse of lawyers in hot pursuit...

Intel cancels first-gen Larrabee graphics processor

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:13:57 +1000

Citing delays in both the silicon and software, Intel says the multicore x86 graphics superslab is on hold due to a “reset” of the company’s GPU strategy.

AMD and Intel 2010 roadmaps detailed

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +1000

AMD and Intel have big notebook plans for 2010

Acer is rumored to have ordered NVIDIA Ion 2 chips

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Acer set to add Ion 2 chips to new Atom processor platforms in 2010 according to rumor.

Intel Core i9 Gulftown CPU hits eBay

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +1000

eBay is the place to find Intel Processors ahead of launch

Intel releases new Windows 7 TRIM firmware for its SSDs

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +1000

New firmware probably won't kill Windows 7, you first.

Dell unveils powerful Precision M6500 workstation

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Powerful Dell workstation offers more power than many desktops.

CrunchPad crashes to the ground

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:38:18 +1000

Just two weeks away from launch where it would be shown running Windows 7 and Google Chrome OS, the long-awaited and highly anticipated CrunchPad goes belly-up...

Up next for Intel (and Apple) - the Core i9 superslab?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +1000

Tests of Intel’s unreleased ‘Gulftown’ six-core 32nm CPU indicate a fire-breathing processor which could find its way into high-end desktops such as the next-gen Mac Pro.

“Netbooks a necessary evil” for Microsoft and Intel

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:21:23 +1000

Tech analyst firm Canalys says that while netbooks reduced the PC profit margin they’ve proven their worth by transforming the industry – and being the only market segment to grow.

Lenovo's first 12-inch netbook to land in time for Christmas

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Lenovo brings first 12-inch netbook to Aussie shoppers.

U.S. FCC leaks Fujitsu Pineview netbooks

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Yanks leak details of coming Fujitsu netbooks.

Netbooks to gobble up 17% of portable computer market in 2010

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Smartbooks may grow to 3.6% of the portable market next year

Asus releases Atom-powered home server

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +1000

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.

Asus offers up full specs for Eee 1201N netbook

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Ion packing Eee 1201N gets dual core Atom power and more!

NVIDIA custom gaming desktop up for charity auction on eBay

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Custom gaming PC is crammed with enough goodies to make the PC gamer drool.

Asus shows off thin and sexy UL30Vt ultraportable

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000

Asus notebook is under 25.4mm thick and looks good to boot.

Sony drops Signature Edition of VAIO W netbook

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Signature Collection VAIO W gets silver snowflakes on a white lid, yeah that's special.

Intel readies second-gen Atom for January launch?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +1000

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.

Psst: want a Dell Mini 9 netbook with inbuilt unlocked 3G modem for $549?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000

It’s not the newest netbook on the market but at $549 with an inbuilt and unlocked 3G modem the pint-sized Mini 9 is a pretty sweet deal...

App stores a go-go at App Planet 2010

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +1000

App stores are where it's all happening – so much so that the annual Mobile World Congress is launching the App Planet 2010 expo to claim slice of the action.

Google tipped to release Chrome OS this week

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000

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.

Intel preps new home server designs for Atom

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +1000

January could see a new wave of compact mini-servers marrying second-gen Atom chips to Windows Home Server systems.

AMD and Intel settle antitrust claims

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Intel and AMD reach an agreement in long running legal row.

Mandriva 2010 adds Moblin, rolls in full set of Eee PC drivers

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:30:00 +1000

The netbook-friendly edition of Mandriva Linux boasts full hardware support for every currently-available Eee PC netbook, along with a USB flash drive installer.

Intel gears up for Atom app store

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:49:56 +1000

Intel releases Software Development Kit for creating apps to be distributed through an ‘Atom app store’ for Windows and Moblin devices.

Apple’s latest OS X update bricks ‘Hackintosh’ Atom netbooks

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:59:31 +1000

Mac OS X 1.0.6.2 update brings a swift Snow Leopardy death to Hackintosh netbooks running Intel’s Atom processor.

CPU shipments up significantly for Q3 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000

CPU shipments grow significantly on the backs of small netbook processors.

Super-thin Dell Adamo XPS makes Aussie debut at $2,499

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +1000

We've oh-so-briefly gotten our paws on Dell’s anorexic Adamo XPS: the world’s thinnest ever laptop, but maybe also the most expensive laptop never to actually be used on your lap?

Big screen, Blu-ray packing Acer Aspire AS8940G-6865 breaks cover

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Massive 18.4-inch multimedia beast is about as far from ultraportable as you can get, and we love it.

Sticky fingers? New Acer has 23" multi-touch screen

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +1000

Acer's new Z5610 all-in-one offers performance in a compact package with a generous serving of multi-touch on the side.

Acer mini desktop PC gets 802.11n, dual core Atom

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Acer has crammed a new dual-core CPU, 802.11n, and more RAM inside the sweet new AspireRevo R3610 nettop.

Lenovo unveils A70z all-in-one desktop PC

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:20:37 +1000

Lenovo's latest AIO machine carries a decent price and nice feature set.

Acer unveils notebook with 3D display

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:05:00 +1000

Acer's new Aspire 5378DG is the company's first 3D notebook.

Dell launches "long lasting" Inspiron 13z notebook

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:10:00 +1000

Dell lets Inspiron 13z loose in Australia with claims of loooong battery life.

Dell unveils war-grade Latitude XT2 XFR tablet PC

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +1000

If you're an allied forces soldier in the middle of a sandy desert in Afghanistan, Iraq or merely a tourism operator in the Red Centre, boy, does Dell have a notebook for you.

MSI Wind Top AE2220 breaks cover

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +1000

Wind Top AE2220 has little in common with its Wind netbook brethren and has specs more like a traditional desktop.

Hint of new MacBook Pro models found in latest OS X build

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:20:00 +1000

New OS X build references two new MacBook Pro models rumored to be a high-end refresh.

ASRock unveils ION330HT-BD HTPC nettop with Blu-ray

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +1000

This small, quiet nettop PC is aimed squarely at your home theatre setup, with BluRay built in, up to 1TB storage, eSATA, high-powered graphics, and more...

Super-thin Dell Adamo XPS breaks cover

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:58:32 +1000

Following a surprise appearance at last week’s Windows 7 launch, more details are revealed about the unique design of Dell’s ultra-thin Adamo XPS.

Intel looks beyond silicon for processors past 2017

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:45:41 +1000

Intel CEO Paul Otellini says that silicon will last for three more generations of processors, when it will be replaced by a new and “very cool” base material.

Alienware to launch Core i7 desktops, laptops this week

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:35:30 +1000

Dell’s ‘extreme gaming’ brand will make its mark in Australia this week with the launch of new Core i7-based rigs. Let’s just hope the strong Aussie dollar keeps prices sane...

Acer to launch Atom-powered Windows Home Server in Australia

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:47:31 +1000

Acer’s cute’n’compact Aspire easyStore AH340 Windows Home Server box gets a local launch in early 2010.

First Look: Apple’s new MacBook

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:34:24 +1000

At just $1,299 the new 13.3 inch MacBook is Apple’s most affordable laptop ever, and takes aim at the hearts and wallets at the ‘switchers’ who are ready to move from Windows.

Mac Mini becomes Apple’s $850 desktop and its newest server

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:55:23 +1000

While overshadowed by the new iMacs, the pint-sized Mac Mini enjoys a $200 price cut and also morphs into a Snow Leopard Server for small businesses.

New iMac: Apple boosts speed, slashes prices

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:26:46 +1000

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.

‘Wi-Fi Direct’ to link gadgets via direct ‘ad hoc’ wireless

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:15:21 +1000

A new WI-Fi spec due in 2010 will allow devices such as cameras, laptops and photo frames to create instant peer-to-peer wireless connections.

CSIRO rakes in $200m from Wi-Fi patent

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:08:00 +1000

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.

Next-gen Mac Pro desktop to get ‘Core i9’ six-core CPU?

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:32:48 +1000

The rumour mill is spinning up for Apple’s early 2010 releases, with suggestions that a new Mac Pro desktop will mark the debut of Intel’s six-core Xeon ‘Core i9’ superslab.

Sony Vaio X is world's lightest notebook

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:56:00 +1000

Sony Vaio X weighs a mere 725g and is thin as a rail.

Gateway convertible netbook/TV leaked

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:04:00 +1000

Plans for a new Gateway tablet notebook show a sweet form factor that allows it to be used as a keyboardless TV.

Apple preps new MacBook, iMac and Mac Mini for launch

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:07:00 +1000

The countdown clock is ticking on a redesigned entry-level MacBook, an ‘ultra thin’ iMac and a faster Mac Mini which could drop from $1,049 to $899.

Hands on: Dell’s super-slim 16 inch Latitude Z

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:46:07 +1000

With a generous 16 inch HD screen, the new Dell Latitude Z adds both ‘luxe' and 'large’ to the thin-and-light mantra.

New iMac to get Core i5 or Core i7 quad-core powerplant?

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:49:23 +1000

Apple is primed to launch a revamped iMac in the coming weeks, and the latest reports suggest a quad-core processor might find its way into the slim aluminium chassis.

Dell releases world’s first Moblin netbook

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:00:11 +1000

A special edition of the Inspiron Mini 10v run Intel’s Linux-based Moblin OS goes on sale for US$299, but also offers the netbook image as a free download.

Asus unveils quad-core Core i7 notebooks for gaming and multimedia

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:57:18 +1000

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.

Fancy a 3.2GHz quad-core notebook?

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:28:42 +1000

Intel has officially announced its long awaited "Clarksfield" quad-core notebook CPU, with the ability to automatically overclock to 3.2GHz.

Viliv S10 netbook tips up at IDF

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:05:24 +1000

Viliv S10 netbook debuts at IDF promising 10 hours of run time per charge.

MSI makes a big bang at IDF in San Francisco

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:53:27 +1000

MSI Big Bang mainboard lets you use any combination of video cards at once.

Intel shows 22nm chips for the first time

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:20:20 +1000

Two words, spoken with a strong John Cleese, bad French accent: "wafer-thin!!!"

Intel to launch iPhone-style appstore

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:31:46 +1000

The appstore concept is fast spreading to PCs, with Intel launching its own iPhone-style appstore concept.

SLIDESHOW: Intel's hot new Moblin 2.1 OS

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:49:54 +1000

Intel's has taken the wraps off its Moblin 2.1 OS, a complete operating system that can run on mobile phones through to full PCs.

Netbooks bigger than iPhone, Wii: Intel

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:55:21 +1000

IDF 2009 | Intel has unveiled a major shift away from PCs in the company's IDF conference in San Francisco.

HP reveals Envy: MacBook Pro lookalike for Windows users

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:00:00 +1000

HP has a serious case of Mac envy with its latest notebooks.

Lenovo builds the PC into the screen with C100

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +1000

If you want a desktop PC without the box, Lenovo's new C100 fits the bill with a slick all-in-one package.

Is HP’s third-gen Windows Home Server box headed for Australia?

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:10:25 +1000

With stacks of shiny new kit prepped to launch alongside Windows 7, we might finally get to see HP’s new – and ironically, more Mac-friendly – Windows Home Server box.

AMD debuts US$99 quad-core CPU

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:16:43 +1000

With its US$99 Athlon II X4, AMD seeks to change the price-performance ratio for desktop PCs.

HP unveils thin-and-light Pavilion dm3 notebook with AMD and Intel ULV chips

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:20:35 +1000

HP’s second-gen ‘thin and light’ 13.3 inch notebook puts a buck each way with your choice of ultra-low voltage processors from Intel and AMD.

HP revs up netbooks with Nvidia Ion-powered Mini 311

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:12:54 +1000

Intel’s Atom CPU mates up with Nvida’s GeForce 9400M GPU in the 11.6 inch Mini 311, which is set for an October release running Windows 7.

HP takes on MacBook Pro with slim Envy 13 and quad-core Envy 15 notebooks

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:44:26 +1000

This looks like the closest any Windows notebook has come to emulating the design aesthetic of Apple’s MacBook Pro line, but we're not so sure about the lack of DVD drives...

Samsung releases N310 netbook with love-it-or-loath-it styling

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:04:57 +1000

Who says netbooks all look alike? Samsung’s N310 certainly doesn’t, thanks to the handiwork of Japanese industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa.

Shuttle offers all-in-one with factory Linux

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Shuttle all-in-one is a thin Linux alternative to Windows computers.

Asus prepping $199 EeeBook Reader?

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:19:06 +1000

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.

HP and Vivienne Tam team for a new digital clutch

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +1000

The new Tam designed digital clutch is set to hit market in the spring of 2010.

Dell teases with profile shot of new 9.99mm thick Adamo notebook

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +1000

Super thin Adamo notebook revealed in a teaser shot that shows little detail.

Dell launches new Z series notebooks

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:00:00 +1000

New Z series notebooks get Intel ULV processors and nice price tags.

New Dell PCs pack Intel's new Core i5

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:00:00 +1000

New desktop computer form Dell offer Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors with a number of graphics options.

AMD ditches processor and GPU brands for new ‘Vision Technology’ logo

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:17:43 +1000

Chipmaker says that replacing the Athlon, Turion and ATI stickers on PCs with new Vision, Vision Premium and Vision Ultimate will give consumers ‘clarity’...

Acer releases Atom-powered Hornet PC

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:30:56 +1000

The compact netbook-based desktop box sports a slick design but this Hornet’s sting is in its $879 price tag...

Dell unveils trio of slim ULV-based ‘Inspiron Z’ ultraportables

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:04:40 +1000

The 11.6 inch ‘Argos’ notebook is revealed as the Inspiron 11z, which joins 14 inch and 15 inch models running Intel’s ULV silicon and offering up to 11 hours battery life.

Acer announces first wave of Windows 7 touchscreen PCs

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:40:20 +1000

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.

Asus unveils thin new UL notebook series

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:00:00 +1000

Thin UL series offers Intel CULV processors and discrete NVIDIA graphics.

Kingston offers 2133MHz RAM for Intel Core i5/i7 CPUs

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:45:00 +1000

New Kingston RAM is perfect for enthusiast PC running Intel Core i7 or Core i5 CPUs.

Intel confirms Core i3 as ‘entry-level’ Nehalem chip

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:45:18 +1000

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.

Intel launches first Core i5 chips, cheaper Core i7 CPUs

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:20:29 +1000

The powerful ‘Nehalem’ microarchitecture moves into the mainstream with the Core i5-750, a 2.6GHz quad-core which can throttle up to 3.2GHz in single-core ‘Turbo’ mode.

OOPS: Samsung outs unannounced Intel processor

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:45:00 +1000

New Samsung notebooks have an unannounced Intel CULV CPU inside.

Nokia releases 3G netbook: "Booklet"

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:15:42 +1000

Nokia has officially announced its first ever notebook computer with 3G built in, dubbed Booklet.

Gigabyte unveils "convertible" netbook/netpad

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:10:00 +1000

Gigabyte's new netbook has a convertible form factor that allows it to be used as a "netpad".

Phwoah: Dell lifts veil on quad-core notebook

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:32:00 +1000

Dell has crammed a high-end mobile ATI GPU and quad-core CPU into a massively hefty notebook with lots of features.

Compaq chows out cheap AMD notebook

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:26:00 +1000

New Compaq notebooks are aimed at businesses on a budget.

Now there’s an App Store for your TV...

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:56:08 +1000

US telco Verizon opens up the ‘Widget Bazaar’ app store for its fibre-optic TV service, adding dollops of Web goodness to the biggest screen in the house.

Windows 7 “made for multicore”

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:49:59 +1000

Intel and Microsoft work together to fine-tune Windows 7 so it can take advantage of multicore and multithreading processors.

First Look: HP’s Mini 5101 ‘business class’ netbook

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:11:15 +1000

HP amps up the netbook recipe with a larger keyboard, bigger (and faster) hard drive and optional SSD, high-res HD display and inbuilt 3G modem.

Asus launches Eee 1004DN netbook with optical drive in Taiwan

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Asus 1004DN trades some performance for an optical drive, will be a good trade for some users.

Clevo 19" gaming notebook debuts

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:45:00 +1000

Clevo M980NU is a beast of a gaming machine with a price tag not for the faint of heart.

Acer backtracks on Android+Windows netbook promise

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:34:00 +1000

Intel reportedly delays new netbook platform leading Acer and Asus to delay new netbook models until next year.

New NVIDIA Ion netbook is HD capable

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:19:00 +1000

I have said it a million times since I first laid my eyes on the NVIDIA Ion platform back in January, where are all the Ion netbooks?

Intel's second-gen solid-state drives: faster, cheaper and ready for Windows 7

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:33:31 +1000

New SSDs still top out at 160GB but the move to a 34nm process halves the cost while doubling write performance. Yeah, we can live with that...

Intel to delay second-gen netbooks to 2010?

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:58:17 +1000

If reports are correct, we might not see next-gen netbooks built around Intel’s Atom 'Pinetrail' platform until early next year...

Dell slashes Adamo notebook by $1,500

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:20:49 +1000

It’s a case of ‘better late than never’ as the ultra-portable, ultra-chic and ultra-expensive Dell Adamo plummets to the realm of affordability after a whopping $1,500 price cut!

Dell updates 13-inch Inspiron notebook

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:53:34 +1000

Dell makes 13-inch Inspiron better looking, thinner, and more powerful.

Dell is hot on Moblin, lukewarm on Chrome

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:03:22 +1000

Dell is “working very closely” with Intel and Canonical on potential Moblin products and also plans to evaluate Chrome, although “there’s still lots of questions about the OS"

Acer, ASUS, HP, Lenovo and Toshiba line up behind Chrome OS

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:46:00 +1000

Google’s first set of Chrome partners includes several leading laptop makers along with ARM processor firms Freescale, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments.

FIRST AUSSIE REVIEW: HP’s new Mini 110 netbook

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:30:00 +1000

HP’s third-gen Mini 110 netbook is an economy-class version of the Mini 1000 with some upsides and downsides of its own...

AMAZING PICS: How a chip is made

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:36:53 +1000

Ever wondered how a chip is made? These amazing high-res images from Intel show the process step-by-step.

Asus T101H convertible netbook specs revealed

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:03:14 +1000

Asus Eee T101H convertible netbook is much like the T91 with a larger screen.

Lenovo's T400s: good value, slim all-rounder notebook

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:45:00 +1000

Lenovo's T400s is thin, offers nice feature set and decent value for money, even if the design lacks the sex appeal of the MacBook Air or Dell Adamo.

Sony officially joins the netbook race, nevermind that Vaio P

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:25:00 +1000

Sony announces Vaio W and isn't afraid to call it a netbook.

Acer boosts screen size, dumps Atom for 11.6-inch netbook

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:15:00 +1000

Acer Timeline 1810T netbook details leak ahead of official launch... and again, the gap between netbooks and notebooks creeps closer.

Gateway unveils powerful desktop PCs in small packages

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:25:48 +1000

Gateway crams quad-core CPU, massive hard drives, and lots of RAM into small desktop machines.

HP unveils Mini 5101 netbook with gobs of storage options

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:50:00 +1000

HP's latest netbook offers multiple 7,200-rpm storage options along with Windows Vista.

Asus digs up 1005HA Seashell netbook with great battery life

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +1000

Asus promises the 1005HA will last 10.5 hours on a single charge.

First Look: Lenovo ThinkPad T400s

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:21 +1000

Australia’s first hands-on review of the deceptively ‘thin and light’ ThinkPad T400s makes us wonder if Lenovo has created the Bruce Lee of laptops...

Intel and Nokia join forces on “new class of mobile computing device”

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:32:58 +1000

Linux, 3G HSDPA and x86-based Atom silicon to form the core of a “new mobile platform beyond today’s smartphones, notebooks and netbooks”

Convertible tablet netbook from Kohjinsha leaked

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:00:00 +1000

Convertible tablet netbook from Kohjinsha leaks online with a few details unknown.

Acer unveils three low cost notebook options

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:30:00 +1000

New Acer notebooks are cheap and did I mention they were cheap?

True 8.5 hr battery life: Toshiba's NB205 netbook

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:20:00 +1000

Toshiba whips out a netbook with a full-size keyboard, 10.1-inch screen and everything else you expect in a netbook... plus amazing long battery life.

Sony's slick new VAIO NW: Blu-Ray on a budget

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:50:00 +1000

Sony's new VAIO NW is a Blu-ray bargain.

Asus unveils Disney Netpal netbook for kids

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:40:00 +1000

Disney Netpal is perfect for kids or the King of Pop.

Spy Pics: Dell Z series notebook leaked

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:32:00 +1000

Dell Z series notebook has a thin Adamo-like profile and had better not have an Adamo-like price.

Apple promises true 7 hour battery life in new MacBook Pros

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Apple has ditched removable batteries from its entire MacBook Pro range, but is promising massively improved battery ilfe as a result.

Samsung unveils massive 17.3-inch notebook with doof doof speakers

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Massive Samsung notebook has huge screen and discrete graphics and unusually powerful speakers for a notebook.

Archos unveils sleek Archos 9 Windows 7 tablet PC

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:30:00 +1000

Archos 9 tablet/netbook will be among the first to run Windows 7.

Japan gets netbook with Atom 330 CPU and NVIDIA Ion

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:10:00 +1000

First netbook with NVIDIA Ion and Intel Atom 330 CPU hits Japan with massive price tag -- Japanese wallets groan.

Dynamism Viliv X70: netbook meets mobile internet tablet

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:50:00 +1000

The Viliv X70 offers netbook internals with a MID form factor.

Toshiba unveils new notebooks with discrete graphics

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:40:00 +1000

New Toshiba notebooks sport ATI Radeon discrete graphics cards and more.

Intel’s next-gen netbook chips revealed

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:54:52 +1000

Due before year’s end, Atom 400- and 500-series ‘Pineview’ processors clock remain pegged at 1.66GHz but boost performance and battery life due to a streamlined two-chip design.

Dell axes its Mini 12 netbook, preps 'thin and light' Mini 11 ULV?

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:33:44 +1000

The super-sized netbook has disappeared from several Dell sites around the world. Is the rumoured Mini 11 ‘thin and light’ ULV notebook waiting in the wings?

Kitchen netbooks with digital TV tuners on the rise

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:30:00 +1000

The ceaseless march of netbook advancement trundles on, with netbooks now sporting integrated digital TV tuners.

Maingear launches uber gaming PC

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:24:00 +1000

Maingear ePhex X58 Elite is chocked full of gaming goodies and the price shows it.

CrunchPad Web tablet is sleek, chic and almost ready for the geeks

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:33:49 +1000

The highly-anticipated CrunchPad gets a cool new aluminium-clad look as the touchscreen Web tablet ‘built by geeks for geeks’ moves towards a July debut.

Intel’s second-gen Atom “not validated” for Windows 7 Home Premium or higher

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:37:05 +1000

Windows 7 Home Premium is not “the right solution” for netbooks, says Intel, so its forthcoming Pineview processors will be tested only for Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic.

Asus releases Eee NAS netbook-based home server

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:36:44 +1000

Is there no stopping the Eee steamroller? The latest addition to Asus’ Atom-powered family of devices is a simplified Linux-based home server.

Core i5 desktop tag team: 45nm Lynnfield to be followed by 32nm Clarkdale

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:26:10 +1000

Intel’s ‘Desktop 2010’ roadmap kicks off with its first 32nm processor headed for mainstream desktop PCs rather than high-end systems.

Aussies jibbed on Acer Timeline specs

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:00:00 +1000

Customers overseas are getting much beefier system specs with Acer. We ask why.

Intel dusts off Pentium for ULV notebook line-up

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:14:09 +1000

The four-chip ULV family repackages Celeron and Pentium mobile processors to make thin-and-light notebooks even more affordable.

Alienware outs secret "Allpowerful" notebook

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +1000

New Alienware m17x is the first Allpowerful gaming notebook that starts at a reasonable price. But will we get the good price in Oz too?

Intel struts its stuff with 8-core Nehalem-EX and 3.33GHz Core i7

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +1000

At this week’s Computex techfest Intel will showcase a V8 version of its Nehalem server chip runs sixteen threads backed by 24MB of cache, plus two top-end Core i7 superslabs.

Intel to debut quad-core ‘Core i5’ this week?

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Core i5-ready motherboards will be on show at this week’s Computex expo, but is Intel ready to launch its mainstream Nehalem CPU?

Dell axes the Mini 9 netbook, the Mini 12 soon to follow?

Sat, 30 May 2009 17:47:16 +1000

It seems that Dell is dropping its first-gen Mini 9 netbook from the line-up, with the Mini 12 also for the chop due to Microsoft’s netbook restrictions for Windows 7...

HP refreshes netbook line with new Mini 110 and 1101

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:32:42 +1000

Two new models based on the popular Mini 1000 see the return of the VGA port and bigger hard drives, plus optional HD graphics and 3G.

Acer releases cute’n’compact Windows Home Server

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:00:00 +1000

The Atom-powered four-drive system looks set to be the second major WHS system that we can’t get here. Surprise, surprise...

Alienware Allpowerful: signs of pending Cylon invasion?

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:00:00 +1000

Supposed leaked images of Alienware Allpowerful notebook could be fakes or the real deal. You decide.

Lenovo releases ULV notebook, 12 inch netbook and 20 inch all-in-one Atom desktop

Tue, 26 May 2009 11:00:00 +1000

Lenovo’s up-sized IdeaPad S12 netbook offers optional Nvidia Ion graphics, while the all-in-one IdeaCentre C300 desktop is a slim budget version of the A600 with an Atom CPU.

Tiny 4.8" mBook netbook now shipping

Mon, 25 May 2009 13:00:00 +1000

mBook 4.8-inch netbook is so tiny even Mini Me would say it's small.

Costly Eee 1000HE netbook to get the chop

Mon, 25 May 2009 12:40:00 +1000

If they will not buy netbooks, let them eat cake: in France, home of the guillotine, anyway.

Microsoft revises ‘netbook’ hardware spec for Windows 7

Mon, 25 May 2009 08:00:00 +1000

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.

Intel’s next-gen Atom platform gets HD decoder chip

Mon, 25 May 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Unable to bake its own HD-capable silicon into the forthcoming Pinetrail two-chip netbook platform, Intel taps Broadcom for an optional HD graphics decoder chip.

Samsung’s four-way netbook play

Thu, 21 May 2009 23:54:18 +1000

The Korean powerhouse returns to the Australian PC market with a bang, unleashing four netbooks including a 12.1 inch mini-note and a 3G model.

Acer's slim Timeline ULV notebooks are dressed (and priced) to impress

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:00:00 +1000

Less than an inch thick, boasting an eight hour battery life and starting at $1,299, the Aspire Timeline series is the slim shape of ultra-portable notebooks to come..

Acer upsizes its Aspire One netbook to 11.6 inches

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:00:00 +1000

The best-selling netbook gets a big brother with an 11.6 inch HD display, eight hour battery life and $899 price tag.

Dell launches $700 Ubuntu Linux netbook onto Australian market

Wed, 20 May 2009 10:00:00 +1000

Dell’s innovative new Latitude 2100 netbook is the company’s first Aussie PC with Linux factory-installed – and while it’s intended for school students, anyone can buy it...

Asus Eee 1008HA: more a netbook than a seashell

Tue, 19 May 2009 23:55:00 +1000

Asus has made the 1008HA "seashell" official, but we don't sea the resemblance.

Quad-core MacBooks on their way

Tue, 19 May 2009 23:44:00 +1000

Intel has announced its intent to release the next generation Calpella notebook platform to its partners, which can only mean one thing...

MSI's GX723: Deathstar looks and Intel CPU

Tue, 19 May 2009 23:00:00 +1000

New GX723 takes the sinister/sexy looks of the GX633 and crams an Intel CPU in. Improvement or pure mooaahaha evil? You decide.

First Look: Toshiba NB200 netbook

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:29:07 +1000

We get hands-on with all three models in Toshiba’s second-gen NB200 netbook family, which go on sale next week starting at $699 after cashback rebate.

Dell uses Via Nano netbook chip to create modular ‘mini-servers’

Sun, 17 May 2009 17:10:43 +1000

Nimble low-power processors like Nano and Intel’s Atom continue to find a niche outside the netbook market.

Mac OS X update boosts battery life on Hackintosh netbooks

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:19:54 +1000

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?

MSI offers X400 and X600 insights

Fri, 15 May 2009 11:35:00 +1000

MSI X400 and X600 notebooks will get slick Li-poly battery tech for light weight and long run time.

Toshiba packs 512GB SSD into super-slim laptop

Thu, 14 May 2009 19:49:37 +1000

Toshiba’s revamped Portege R600 ultra-portable now sports a whopping 512GB (yes, a half-terrabyte) solid state drive – and an equally jaw-dropping $5,000 price tag.

Intel may withdraw costly Atom N280 chip early

Thu, 14 May 2009 16:05:00 +1000

Intel Atom N270 to get replaced in September, while N280 may be pulled from market early.

Lenovo does about-turn on netbooks

Thu, 14 May 2009 15:50:00 +1000

Lenovo flips from serious business-grade to my little pony plastic fantastic.

Apple to release Mac OS X 10.6 ‘Snow Leopard’ preview next month

Thu, 14 May 2009 01:34:06 +1000

Attendees at next month’s Worldwide Developers Conference will receive a ‘developer preview’ build of Apple’s next-gen OS on June 8. Watch for it on BitTorrent on June 9.

Dell unveils budget-priced Mini 10v netbook

Thu, 14 May 2009 01:00:15 +1000

As tipped last month the new Mini 10v shaves the sticker price on the popular 10.1 inch netbook. Now let’s see how much cheaper it is in Australia...

Intel cops $1.9bn fine for antitrust action against AMD

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:11:39 +1000

EU ruling finds Intel gave CPU rebates plus direct payments to Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo and NEC to use its processors instead of AMD silicon.

Samsung brings its netbooks to Australia

Wed, 13 May 2009 23:22:38 +1000

Enthusiasts may no longer need to privately import Samsung netbooks once the Korean colossus begins local sales of its 10.1 inch and 12.1 inch models.

Smooth Creations wedges high-end desktop CPU into a notebook

Fri, 08 May 2009 10:39:00 +1000

Smooth Creations' mobile work stations offer power that most desktops can only dream of.

Asus one-ups netbook competition with aluminium Eee

Fri, 08 May 2009 08:49:00 +1000

New Asus Eee 1002HAE netbook offers sexy colors and aluminum clad beauty.

Why Dell’s rumoured Android netbook makes sense

Fri, 08 May 2009 01:14:13 +1000

Adding Google’s Android smartphone OS to its entry-level netbook could be part of Dell’s revamp for its entire Mini family.

Supermicro unveils Intel Atom-powered servers

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:55:00 +1000

If you have itsy bitsy serving needs, Supermicro has a cheap, Atom-based server for you.

Acer preps local launch for slim Timeline ULV notebooks

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:00:00 +1000

Three new ultra-portables based on Intel ultra-low voltage chips will make their Australian debut on May 20. Let’s just hope they’re ultra-affordable...

Is the Inspiron Mini 11 ‘Argos’ Dell’s first CULV ultraportable?

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:34:48 +1000

Leaked Dell roadmap points to mid-year release of a new 11.6 inch ‘Argos’ notebook running Intel’s CULV ultra-low voltage silicon.

Inside Windows 7’s virtual ‘XP Mode’

Sun, 03 May 2009 19:04:24 +1000

Microsoft won’t be bundling its virtualised XP Mode with this week’s Windows 7 Release Candidate, but here’s how to get it and what you need to know...

Dell launches Swarm service for discounted ‘group buys’

Sun, 03 May 2009 14:41:37 +1000

Dell’s new Swarm taps into social networks like Twitter and FaceBook to promote group buys of desktops, notebooks and netbooks.

Download Windows 7 RC and keep it for a year, free

Sat, 02 May 2009 23:25:26 +1000

Microsoft will let users run the fresh-baked Windows 7 Release Candidate for a full year – through to June 2010, to be precise!

XP to remain on netbooks for one year after Windows 7 launches

Sat, 02 May 2009 20:42:03 +1000

Netbook manufacturers will be allowed to continue licensing and loading Windows XP until the end of 2010 – 12 months after Windows 7 arrives.

Spill, drop safe laptop for kids launches

Fri, 01 May 2009 21:30:00 +1000

So long as your kids' spills and drops are small, the PeeWee Pivot Tablet will stand up to their abuse.

BenQ debuts PC: as easy as eating a bowl of noodles

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:50:00 +1000

BenQ has outed an all-in-one computer with some amusing advertising.

Dell whips out XPS 435 desktop PC

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:55:00 +1000

We know a gaming PC when we see one.

New Samsung netbook offers larger keyboard in 10-inch form factor

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:18:00 +1000

Netbook users with fat fingers, your computer is here!

Asus beefs up its Eee Box for HD with ATI Radeon GPU and HDMI output

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:52:12 +1000

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.

MSI’s X-Slim 340 – the shape of notebooks to come?

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:42:13 +1000

This sleek MacBook Air wanna-be heralds an invasion of affordable thin-and-light notebooks built around Intel’s Core 2 ‘Ultra’ processor.

Next-gen netbooks to run best under Windows 7

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:17:33 +1000

Netbooks with Intel’s Atom GN40 graphics, solid state drives and 2GB of RAM will be the big winners under Windows 7.

AMD plans 12-core processor for early 2010

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:09:23 +1000

AMD’s ambitious roadmap stretches from the six-core ‘Istanbul’ due for a June launch to a 12-core superslab for servers and workstations by next year.

SCOOP! A business-class ThinkPad netbook? “Watch this space” says Lenovo exec...

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:48:31 +1000

As Lenovo readies its 12 inch IdeaPad S20 netbook for release, the company reveals it’s also looking into a ThinkPad-branded netbook for business customers.

Toshiba preps second-gen NB200 netbook

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:33:35 +1000

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.

CSIRO could scoop billions from Wi-Fi patent

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:03:52 +1000

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

New Sharp netbook: strange as a five-legged cow

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:00:00 +1000

New Sharp netbook offers a track pad with a twist.

Intel wants laptops to boot in two seconds

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:16:33 +1000

Intel’s Moblin 2.0 platform could be well-named, with the chipmaker hoping its open source Linux OS will deliver a two second boot time.

MSI launches Wind Top AE1900, a netbook in iMac clothing

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:15:00 +1000

MSI has unveiled a sleek little PC for people who want a low cost, all-in-one desktop.

MSI shows off 14.1-inch gaming notebook

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:00:00 +1000

MSI GX403 14.1-inch gaming notebook -- as much an oxymoron as military intelligence...

UMPCs dying a slow, twitching death

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:00:00 +1000

Rumours of UMPC maker OQO's demise may not be greatly exaggerated.

Intel to unveil new ‘Ultra’ processor for thin-and-light notebooks

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:47:08 +1000

If you thought the line between netbooks and notebooks was starting to blur, wait until you see Intel’s new Ultra mobile processor.

Google reveals its ‘secret’ servers

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:54:14 +1000

Take a peek at the custom-built hardware behind Google’s search engine, where a fleet of dual-x86 servers are crammed into a fleet of shipping containers

Atom hits 2GHz

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:01:46 +1000

Intel’s ‘mighty mite’ Atom processor jumps to 2GHz. Plus: the Moorestown platform and Moblin Linux OS 2.0 to make a move on smartphones in 2010.

Inside Intel’s second-gen netbook platform

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:38:56 +1000

Expected to launch in October, the Pinetrail platform shifts netbooks and ‘nettops’ to a two-chip design for a claimed 50% drop in power consumption and a 70% reduction in size.

Acer debuts Nvidia ‘Ion’ platform with new mini desktop

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:38:23 +1000

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.

Nokia to release a netbook?

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:03:23 +1000

Nokia is “looking very actively” at releasing a netbook, says its CEO. But will it run Symbian, Android or something else again?

HP teams up with BMW on PC design

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:30:00 +1000

But are they sexy, or just plain ugly? The tech world seems to be in disagreement.

Dell preps Mini 11 netbook plus ‘budget’ Mini 10 model

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:24:24 +1000

A leaked copy of Dell’s netbook roadmap reveals a low-cost version of the Mini 10 due next month, with an 11.6 inch netbook codenamed ‘Argos’ slated for mid-year.

Sticky Intel badges get new look, are still a b*tch to remove

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:50:25 +1000

The new design reveals a peek at the processor die to remind PC buyers what ‘Intel inside’ actually means.

Dell unveils bright, budget-friendly Inspiron desktops

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:26:59 +1000

New Inspiron mini-tower and slim slab desktops get a fresh look, colourful faceplates and ramp up to Core 2 Duo at the entry-level.

Asus' new netbook comes with DVD drive, souped-up graphics – and $1,400 price tag

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:45:07 +1000

By adding an optical drive to its fresh-baked 1004DN, Asus further blurs the line between netbooks and notebooks.

Linux Kernel 2.6.29 -- more than just a point release

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 +1000

Record breaking Linux 2.6.29 was developed by the most number of contributors.

IN-DEPTH REVIEW: Asus Eee PC 1000HE, the ‘nine hour netbook’

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:00:00 +1000

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.

Intel wants AMD dead, claims lawyer

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:00:00 +1000

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.

FINALLY: Apple refreshes desktop family

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Apple has updated its entire desktop range with better performance, but also much higher prices.

FIRST LOOK: Asus Eee PC 1000HE netbook with 9+ hour battery

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1000

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.

Inside Intel’s smartphone superchip

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:29:02 +1000

With the second-gen Atom ‘Moorestown’ platform, Intel wants to do for smartphones what the original Atom did for netbooks...

Wanna design your own netbook?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Kogan plans for Netbook include community consultation.

Intel profit down 90%, closing five factories

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:33:31 +1000

Here's a true measure of the economic crisis: Intel, which has a near monopoly on production of CPUs, struggled to make any money at all in its last quarter.

Intel preps Core 2 Duo ‘Ultra’?

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:00:00 +1000

Cut-down and cut-priced Core 2 Duo set to bring MacBook Air-style notebooks to the Windows mainstream.

Dell launches 10 inch netbook, reveals ‘MacBook Air killer’

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:00:00 +1000

High-spec Inspiron Mini 10 netbook boasts multitouch, inbuilt GPS, 3G and even a digital TV tuner, while the slim stylish Adamo takes on the MacBook Air.

AMD aims new Neo processor at 'thin and light' ultraportables

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:00:00 +1000

What’s bigger than a netbook but slimmer than most notebooks? AMD wants the answer to be a fleet of new ultra-portables built around its Neo processor and ATI Radeon graphics.

Centrino 2 notebooks to get ‘personal Wi-Fi’

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +1000

Intel launches ‘My WiFi’ personal area networking for new Centrino 2 notebooks to create direct connections to Wi-Fi printers, smartphones, projectors and even other notebooks

Zepto Nox A15: straightforward and snappy

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +1000

Where so many notebooks have taken the high-horse road to fashion, the Zepto Nox A15 keeps it real, or at least, simple.

Apple prepping a quad-core MacBook Pro?

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:37:33 +1000

Just one week ahead of Macworld, Intel quietly slips a low-cost quad-core processor into its mobile line-up. Is this the powerplant for Apple’s new unibody 17 inch MacBook Pro?

Sony preps slim stylish netbook

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:01:00 +1000

Sony’s coming fashionably late to the netbook party with what looks to be a super-widescreen model known as the Vaio Pocket.

Radical dual-screen laptop makes debut

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:00 +1000

‘Desktop replacement’ takes on a whole new meaning with Lenovo’s new twin-screen ThinkPad, which couples a 17 inch widescreen panel with a slide-out 10.6 inch secondary display

Is Intel’s ‘tick-tock’ clock running slow?

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +1000

Intel’s all-new Nehalem micro-architecture has made its debut, but we won’t see mainstream desktop or notebook processors until this time next year.

Solid state drives set to blast past 256GB

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +1000

Samsung and Micron are prepping 256GB SSDs for the mass market, while Intel lays the foundations for drives with “over 300GB capacity”.

FIRST REVIEW: HP HDX 18: now this is how desktop replacements should be done

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:58:48 +1000

Whether it sits on its own, or finds itself wired to a home entertainment system, you’re going to get some serious enjoyment out of this notebook.

WORLD FIRST review of Inspiron Mini 12: Dell’s super-slim netbook!

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +1000

Handed to us by Michael Dell himself, APC has the world’s first Inspiron Mini 12 netbook, so sit back and enjoy as we serve up the spy shots and dig deep into the tech.

Dell releases first Aussie 3G netbook; non 3G version $250 cheaper

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +1000

Dell builds a 3G HSDPA modem into the $999 Inspiron Mini 12 netbook, while slashing the non-3G model to $749.

WE'VE GOT IT: the Intel Core i7 Nehalem processor

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:00:00 +1000

This smoking new CPU from Intel does away with Frontside Bus altogether and brings a technology back from the dead.

Centrino Generation 6 focuses on "thin and sexy": Intel

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +1000

Notebooks will get a mid-year refresh before shifting to the sixth-gen Centrino platform based on the all-new Nehalem microarchitecture

Intel to add Wi-Fi ‘personal area networking’ to Centrino 2

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +1000

New ‘Cliffside’ technology supports simultaneous simple Bluetooth-style connection to multiple devices within a three metre radius.

USB 3.0 ten times faster; first gear due next year

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:00:00 +1000

The new ‘Superspeed USB’ spec hits the home stretch and clocks a clear 10x boost over USB 2.0, although Intel has dropped optical interconnects from the recipe.

Dell's 12 inch Vista netbook will cost $999

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:00:00 +1000

The Inspiron Mini 12 packs a big screen (and Windows Vista) into a thin and light chassis, but Dell says the upcoming 3G broadband card is why Linux remains missing from the menu.

Intel unveils 2009 ‘UrbanMax’ concept notebook

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:20:25 +1000

Touch-friendly tablet sports slide-out keyboard and inbuilt WiMAX. Is this the shape of notebooks to come?

NEC enters the netbook fray

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:55:15 +1000

NEC’s Versa N1100 partners a 9 inch screen with a multi-touch trackpad and a keyboard designed for ‘enhanced usability’, but the $749 price tag isn’t so appealing.

Dell's supersize 12 inch netbook

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:23:21 +1000

A web leak has revealed how Dell plans to supersize the netbook with the Inspiron Mini 12

Lenovo chases MacBook Air with ThinkPad X200

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:45:15 +1000

The latest slim ThinkPad sub-notes seek to bring the MacBook Air’s geek chic appeal to the buttoned-down world of Windows.

Four times the return rate for Linux netbooks compared to XP

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +1000

As MSI sees Linux netbooks returned four times more often than Windows models, Microsoft loosens its licensing restrictions on XP for netbook makers.

Toshiba releases Linux netbook

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:47:28 +1000

The mobile computing heavyweight joins the netbook feeding frenzy.

Woz at IDF: ‘Engineer for life'

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:43:58 +1000

On the final morning of IDF, Steve Wozniak talked on stage about starting Apple, leaving Hewlett Packard, and his feelings about Apple leaving IBM for Intel.

What is Hydra? A SLI/CrossFire slayer, that's what!

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:12:36 +1000

Multi-GPU technology debuts at IDF; could put SLI and CrossFire to shame.

Intel lays out ‘Nehalem’ Core i7 roadmap

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +1000

Single cores bite the dust as Intel’s first true multicore processor hits the launchpad with up to six cores plus an enhanced ‘Turbo’ speed-boost mode.

Intel unleashes quad-core notebook chip for gamers

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:30:00 +1000

Gamer and workstation-class mobile processors join ultra-small chips and, err, a new Celeron M..?

Intel's Atom CPU goes dual-core

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +1000

The pint-sized processor moves into multicore mode for low-cost desktops and a supercharged Eee PC netbook!

60GHz: the gigabit wireless we are waiting for

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:49:07 +1000

Straight out of Intel’s research lab comes the first public discussion of 60GHz, or mmWave, wireless networking. Want 3.8Gbps over air? Just wait until the next Olympics.

Intel unveils SSD drives that are faster than hard drives

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +1000

Intel's new line of 80GB and 160GB flash drives provide massive performance boosts in transfer rates, the chip giant says.

Intel targets Atom bomb at iPhone in 2010

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +1000

Intel is working on slotting a third-gen Atom processor into the Apple iPhone.

GA-EP45T-EXTREME: a gutsy performer

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:51:42 +1000

Offering serious performance, a complex cooling system and plenty of features, this board is a serious piece of work... but can you afford all the rest?

AMD to serve up Shanghai surprise to Intel

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:00 +1000

AMD is planning to gatecrash Intel's Nehalem party with a performance-beating CPU

Eee Box: mini-note meets desktop

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000

Asus extends the less-is-more approach of the Eee PC netbook family with the $429 Eee Box mini-desktop

Dell claims 19 hour battery life for new notebooks

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +1000

Leave your AC adaptor at home – Dell promises its new Latitude notebooks will deliver 19 hours on the trot!

Next-gen Intel chips branded ‘Core i7’

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:00:00 +1000

Intel moves into the multicore era of its forthcoming Nehalem architecture with the new ‘Core i7’ processor brand

Intel failing to learn from Skynet's mistakes?

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Intel is just about ready to unleash a raft of chips which aim to make everything connected with everything else. Didn't we learn anything from T2?

First benchmarks on Intel's upcoming Larrabee graphics architecture

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:49:23 +1000

Intel is taking the multi-core approach with its work in the graphics field. Unlike SLI, it just might work.

SCOOP! Lenovo's new $700 mini-note

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:39:40 +1000

Another of the Big Brands joins the netbook rally, with Lenovo’s 10.2 inch IdeaPad S10 due here at the end of next month.

AMD Opteron is fastest for web servers: study

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000

In a result which will cause arch-rival Intel much anguish, AMD has taken pole position in the key web serving speed benchmark.

Toshiba X300 gaming laptop "fastest ever"

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:00:00 +1000

Tosh's mobile gaming machine packs a ‘secret’ Nvidia GPU with 1GB of VRAM and an overclock-friendly Intel Core 2 Extreme.

Dell releases wooden PC, plus six fruity colours

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000

New $999 bookshelf-style system takes a mobile processor, wraps it in bamboo and stir-fries... no, wait...

Inside Toshiba's new notebook tech

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +1000

New to Toshiba’s Winter 2008 laptop line-up: 18 inch screens, quad-core HD video processors, 128GB solid state drives, inbuilt 3G, eSATA ports and FM radios!

Intel set to unleash dual-core Atom

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:34:11 +1000

The pint-sized processor shifts to a dual-core design intended for mini-notes and a new breed of desktops

HP reveals plans for a second ‘low-cost’ mini-note

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:00:00 +1000

In addition to its premium ‘business class’ Mini-note, HP is working on a new ‘economy’ model for budget-minded buyers

Intel snubs Microsoft; offers Linux certification

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:00:00 +1000

Intel's enthusiasm for open source is gathering speed: now it is endorsing professional Linux certifications, snubbing the old Microsoft certification program.

Microsoft hobbles XP mini-notes with 1GB RAM limit

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +1000

Redmond’s new XP mini-note licence dictates a 1GB memory limit to protect the high-profit position of Vista-powered notebooks

New ThinkPad X200 mimics MacBook Air

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:50:00 +1000

New 12.1in ultrathin drops the optical drive, offers choice between magnetic and solid state drives.

Intel Centrino 2 now available, offers big performance boosts

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:20:38 +1000

Intel launches its radically overhauled fifth-gen Centrino 2 platform, and notebooks ranging from superslabs to super-slim are heading our way

Centrino 2 set for lift-off next week

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:00:00 +1000

Intel’s fifth-gen Centrino platform is ready to take flight, with a raft of new notebooks lined up on the launchpad.

Eager mini-note buyers stung by low-capacity batteries

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +1000

Rushing out to buy an Acer Aspire One or MSI Wind? The first batch of both mini-notes will sport only a three-cell battery, but there’s a six-cell upgrade just around the corner.

Acer launches $500 Atom-powered Linux mini-note

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:00:00 +1000

Aspire One sports Intel’s Atom processor, an 8.9in screen and a $99 cashback deal on its $599 (Linux) and $699 (Windows XP) sticker price.

Centrino 2's fast performance no help with delayed launch

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:00:00 +1000

Intel Australia confirms impending launch delayed due to "minor problem".

Dell on the verge of unleashing its Eee PC killer

Fri, 30 May 2008 11:57:00 +1000

It’s mini-note mania as Dell and Acer join the Lilliputian laptop brigade and Asus readies a 10in Eee PC!

Intel cooks up nine Montevina-class mobile chips

Wed, 28 May 2008 17:37:00 +1000

3GHz quad-core Extreme superslab and three ‘small package’ sub-note versions arrive mid-July, ahead of the full Centrino 2 tech set in August.

Intel preps Atom for launch next month

Mon, 26 May 2008 06:30:00 +1000

Atom hits the catwalk at next week’s Computex, but AMD and VIA plan to crash the party.

Intel servers get desktop tech; Intel desktop gets price slash

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000

Itanium finally hits four cores on the one die, while the desktop processors are set to hit prices to die for.

NVIDIA says imbalance between CPU and GPU is "obscene"

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:33:54 +1000

NVIDIA has comes out swinging yet again in a tirade against its soon-to-be multicore GPU competitor, Intel.

AMD explains its strategy for coming back

Wed, 14 May 2008 23:10:55 +1000

Where does AMD fit in a world where Intel has the top performing CPUs? Very snugly, as it turns out. AMD's communications chief, Chris Hook answered APC's questions.

Don't count on NVIDIA or Intel for BluRay, says AMD

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:56:59 +1000

Unless you like movies played back "slideshow" style rather than moving video style, you should avoid buying Intel or NVIDIA graphics chipsets, alleges AMD.

AMD Puma pads softly into 100+ notebooks

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:23:46 +1000

AMD's new notebook platform is nearly ready to pounce on Intel, with some amazing capabilities built in.

Intel slashes quad-core CPU prices by 50%

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:47:55 +1000

That multi-core PC you’ve had your eye on is about to get cheaper, thanks to some unexpectedly large price cuts by chip giant Intel.

MacBook Air: 160GB SSD drives coming

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:35:59 +1000

IDF Shanghai | Intel will soon be offering a 160GB solid state disk drive, small enough to fit into the MacBook Air.

Intel mobile chief defends WiMax

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:44:51 +1000

IDF Shanghai | Intel’s mobility chief has conceded that fixed WiMax is more likely to fly than mobile WiMax.

Calpella: Intel's next-gen PC platform revealed

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:52:33 +1000

IDF Shanghai | Intel dropped a few choice details of its next-next-gen PC platform today. (Yep, that’s next-next-gen).

We can transform single thread to multithread: Intel

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:53:10 +1000

IDF Shanghai | So you think parallel programming is a drag, huh? "Let us recompile your app to take advantage of all those cores", says Intel. Plus heaps of other juicy new stuff.

Intel reveals future mobile phone tech

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:38:01 +1000

IDF Shanghai | Tomorrow's mobile phones will watch your every move, Intel says, outlining its new mobile tech plans.

Intel Harpertown Xeon X5472

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:27:24 +1000

We’ve been talking about Intel’s switch to 45nm process technology and the Penryn processors for a long time here at APC. After all those words, we finally have them in hand. The replacement (quite soon, I must add) for the Clovertown Xeon processors (which impressed us in APC June, page 32) is the new Harpertown Xeon processors, and there’s plenty going on under the hood.

P35, DDR3, E.X.P.E.N.S.I.V.E, check!

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:54:37 +1000

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.

680i performance without the SLI

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:15:31 +1000

Nvidia’s 680i motherboard chipset has had a good effect on the PC motherboard market.

Intel shares laptop power tips with Linux community

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:57:27 +1000

IDF San Francisco | Intel makes further inroads by working with the open-source community, including Canonical and Red Hat, to boost battery life on laptops running Linux.

New USB 3.0 will be optical, 5Gbit/s

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:32:13 +1000

IDF San Francisco |In an attempt to break the USB bottleneck, Intel has kickstarted work on USB 3.0, aka 'Super Speed USB'. First devices aren't expected 'til 2009 though.

Apple says no to Samsung's hybrid flash hard drives in new Macs

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 07:39:45 +1000

... but says yes to Intel's motherboard-integrated 'Robson' flash technology for enhancing performance and extending notebook battery life?