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  • Lenovo, Acer picked for Tassie schools

    The Tasmanian Department of Education has placed Lenovo and Acer on its panel to supply computers to schools for the Federal Government's Digital Education Revolution.

  • Acer merges with Gateway, leapfrogs Lenovo

    Acer needs help getting ahead, and Gateway needs help keeping up. Both hope a merger will do the trick -- and put them ahead of rival Lenovo in the process.

  • Victoria schools begin netbook trial

    The Victorian Government announced today that it would begin a trial program providing students with netbook-style laptops, with schools set to receive more than 10,000 machines from Lenovo and Acer.

  • HP sues Acer again over patents

    Less than a month after it sued rival PC manufacturer Acer over five alleged patent infringements, Hewlett-Packard has added another four patents to the list.

  • HP, Acer trounce Dell in PC sales

    Hewlett-Packard's third quarter performance has extended its lead in the global PC market, according to Market Research Firm iSuppli.

Features and Case Studies (7)

  • Lenovo creates Ideas for PC market

    Lenovo is moving away from its business origins with the launch of a new consumer oriented PC line, dubbed the "Idea" range, later this month.

  • IBM exit a sign of times

    Big Blue's plan to sell its PC unit to China's Lenovo Group (formerly known as Legend) would be the latest example of a move toward consolidation as the market reaches maturity.

  • Video: Intel vPro debuts

    IDC analyst Mujin Kang gives us his take on the Intel vPro platform, while Optima's Cameron Harding demonstrates what a vPro machine can do.

  • Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?

    Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.

  • Vodafone: Paul Wybrow, CIO

    In this CIO Vision Series interview, Wybrow explains how he fosters a culture of innovation against a backdrop of IT consolidation and outsourcing across Vodafone's mobile communications empire and 4,000-strong global IT workforce.

Reviews (23)

  • Tablet PC buying guide

    Designed for truly mobile computing, there are two types of tablet PCs -- convertible and slate. In this guide, we show you what's available in Australia and whitepapers for making a business case to purchase Tablet PCs.

  • Lenovo Ideapad S10

    Lenovo's "me, too!" entry in the netbook sweepstakes, the IdeaPad S10, gets the price and features right, but falls behind on battery life.

  • Lenovo creates Ideas for PC market

    Lenovo is moving away from its business origins with the launch of a new consumer oriented PC line, dubbed the "Idea" range, later this month.

  • Acer Travelmate 5720G

    The Travelmate is an excellent notebook for business if you're interested in the 15-inch space, and you're happy with the 3kg weight.

  • Convertible capability: Five tablet PCs tested

    Tablets have been around for a while, but with a new breed emerging that rival ordinary laptops, these convertibles could represent the new standard. We examine five of the best.

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