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Acer CEO J.T. Wang resigns following PC maker’s Q3 results

5 November 2013, 14:59

Acer's results were worse than expected, with a reported loss of US$442m.

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Valve unveils one of the 300 Steam Machine prototypes

5 November 2013, 10:03

Valve hosts a hands-on session with the Steam Machine, SteamOS and Steam controller.

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Samsung tablets now rank highest for owner satisfaction

1 November 2013, 10:16

Meanwhile the Apple iPad sinks to its lowest market share ever – but the iPad Air is out today.

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Lenovo triple-mode Yoga tablets offer up to 18 hours battery life

30 October 2013, 16:11

A magnetic attaching keyboard accessory is also available for the 10-inch model.

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Apple sold 34 million iPhones and 14 million iPads last quarter

29 October 2013, 09:54

But profits have fallen for the third quarter in a row.

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Lenovo announces the Miix2: a US$299 Windows 8.1 tablet

17 October 2013, 11:00

This is an 8-inch IPS screen equipped, Intel Bay Trail-T powered device.

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Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 are close to selling out

7 October 2013, 13:03

However all varieties are still up for pre-order, despite reports of a 128GB Pro 2 sell out.

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Origin PC systems to be powered exclusively by Nvidia GPUs

5 October 2013, 20:45

Firm drops AMD GPU options due to customer feedback, overheating and stability problems.

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Dell updates laptop range with Quad HD+ display XPS 15

3 October 2013, 13:00

Also the XPS 11, “world’s thinnest, lightest and most compact 2-in-1 in the world” is launched.

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Nvidia GeForce GTX Battlebox systems aim to push 4K gaming

2 October 2013, 11:00

Working with PC system builders worldwide to make “a new breed of gaming machine”.

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Acer Iconia W4 Windows 8.1 Bay Trail tablet seen at Intel event

30 September 2013, 15:45

Video shows a hands-on with this unannounced Acer tablet.

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Apple updates iMac all-in-one computer range

25 September 2013, 09:45

Haswell processors, new graphics chips, faster Wi-Fi and PCIe flash storage.

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Microsoft introduces Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 at New York event

23 September 2013, 17:10

A wide range of new accessories are also announced. New tablets to arrive on 22nd Oct.

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HP laptop with built-in Leap Motion sensor is unveiled

20 September 2013, 10:00

It’s called the HP ENVY 17 Leap Motion Special Edition.

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Windows 8.1 pricing and packaging revealed

18 September 2013, 10:00

Microsoft also says you will be able to install Windows 8.1 from scratch.

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Microsoft launches Apple iPad trade-in scheme in US & Canada

13 September 2013, 10:45

Microsoft Stores will offer at least $200 towards the purchase of a new Surface tablet.

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Dell buyout by founder set to go ahead in $24.9 billion deal

13 September 2013, 09:45

Shareholder approval came last night after a brief meeting.

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ASUS unveils Bay Trail packing 2-in-1 Transformer Book T100

12 September 2013, 11:30

A 32GB version of the T100 will cost $349, a 64GB version will be $399, arrives in October.

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Microsoft Surface 2 tablets to launch on 23rd September

11 September 2013, 12:15

However no Surface Mini tablet is expected to be toddling along.

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ASUS introduces new laptops, convertibles and tablets at IFA

5 September 2013, 13:30

Shows off new Zenbooks, Transformers and an AMD-powered ultraportable.

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Lenovo ThinkPad range updated with hot swap dual battery models

3 September 2013, 14:39

These new models, available from October, can boast up to 17 hours battery life.

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Digital Storm launches high-end HydroLux PC cooling system

30 August 2013, 13:15

Option available from as little as $1,084 on Digital Storm systems with a single GPU setup.

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LG reveals a cinematic 21:9 ultra-wide All-in-One PC

30 August 2013, 10:41

"Stretches the Boundaries of Productivity and Entertainment"

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AMD Temash-powered ASUS VivoBook X102BA info leaks

19 August 2013, 15:25

This 10.1-inch netbook is expected to ship including an Office 2013 licence.

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Dell's Q2 profits collapse, 72 per cent down year-on-year

16 August 2013, 12:30

Founder is still battling to take company private and provide a new direction.

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Lenovo now sells more mobile devices than PCs

16 August 2013, 11:30

The Chinese PC maker seems to be successfully navigating from PC to mobile.

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PC shipments continue decline, but graphics are on the up

15 August 2013, 10:45

AMD and Intel see an increase in GPU shipments, largely at the expense of Nvidia.

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Acer Aspire S7 Ultrabooks updated with Haswell processors

14 August 2013, 11:30

Much improved battery life is evident, Acer has also quietened down the onboard cooling.

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ASUS says it will abandon Windows RT tablet market

12 August 2013, 12:15

Weak sales cited as main reason for dumping Windows RT products.

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Acer will expand non-Windows product offerings

9 August 2013, 13:15

Statement of intent follows the recent price slashing of its Windows 8 based Iconia W3 tab.

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Nvidia CEO confirms company is working on Microsoft Surface 2

9 August 2013, 11:15

Jen-Hsun Huang said Nvidia is "working really hard" on the second generation Surface.

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PC gaming hardware sales unaffected by overall PC decline

8 August 2013, 11:30

So says a new report by industry market analysts Jon Peddie Research.

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MSI announce the GS70, thinnest / lightest 17-inch gaming laptop

6 August 2013, 09:30

Key specs: Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia GTX 765M graphics, 21.6mm thick, weighs 2.6Kg.

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