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Razer honours unauthorised 90 percent discount code

Razer has confirmed that it will go ahead with orders placed with an unauthorised 90 percent discount code.        

IDC: PC shipments to decrease in 2013

Worldwide PC shipments dropped in 2012 on an annual basis for the first time in more than a decade and that is expected to continue this year, research firm IDC said on Monday.

Google Chromebook Pixel Announced, a $1,299 Glorified Web Browser?

Google today announced the new 13” Chromebook Pixel laptop that features the highest pixel density on a laptop screen ever, topping even the Apple MacBook’s Retina Display.  The 13” (well, 12.85” to be exact) screen on the Chromebook Pixel has a resolution of 2,560 x 1,700 which gives it a PPI (Pixels Per Inch) density [...]

Acer Aspire S7

Acer’s stunning Ultrabook has a few ugly surprises

How to get a new PC that runs Windows 7, not Windows 8

New Coke, the XFL, the recently canceled ABC drama 666 Park Avenue–all perfectly decent, but they lacked that certain excitement that turns a pimply kid into a Justin Bieber.

Microsoft Office 2013 and 365 FAQ: What you need to know

Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365 are now available so here’s everything you need to know.

Acer to take on Apple’s retina MacBooks with high-resolution laptops

Retina-class displays to appear on top-end Acer laptops later this year

Free MacBook vending machine dispenses quick computing at Drexel University

Students at Drexel University in Philadelphia now have a potentially GPA-saving option if they have a sudden need for a laptop — an automated kiosk that dispenses MacBooks.

ASUS Taichi 21 to finally go on sale in Australia this month

ASUS today confirmed that its Taichi 21 hybrid Ultrabook is expected to be in Australian stores by 21 January. It has been a long time coming for this 11.6in hybrid product, which we initially reviewed back in November 2012, and it’s sure to get a fair bit of interest from consumers due to its innovative [...]

PC Specialist Inferno V-3K

The very best in mobile gaming laptops

Dell Inspiron 15r Special Edition

With a great specification and build quality the Dell Inspiron 15r Special Edition is the perfect balance of power and portability.

Survey: Apple’s Mac line-up still tops consumer satisfaction and reliability

Consumer Reports has published the results of its annual Product Reliability Survey, which found that Apple is still coming out on top for consumer satisfaction and reliability.

HP Envy 6-1006ea Sleekbook review

The HP Envy 6 Sleekbook is one of AMD’s answers to Intel’s Ultrabook category of laptops. Read our HP Envy 6-1006ea Sleekbook review to find out if it’s a successful rival.

Samsung Galaxy Camera price and availability

8th of November for Android powered point-and-shoot

Acer Aspire S7 11.6-inch Laptop Review

Hands-on: A gorgeous Ultrabook with a unique design, Full HD IPS touch screen and more.

Windows 8 prices – where to buy

We’ve done the leg work to find the best prices for OEM and box copies of Microsoft’s latest OS

Acer Travelmate P6

A well-priced business laptop with ample connectivity

HP’s Envy X2 tablet-laptop hybrid will cost from $850

Hewlett-Packard’s Envy X2 tablet-laptop hybrid will cost from US$849.99 when it starts shipping in the U.S on Nov. 14, the company revealed on Wednesday.

HP Envy x2 Unboxing and First Thoughts Video

The HP Envy x2 will be arriving just in time for the holidays as it’s predicted to hit the virtual and store shelves in early December.  So what’s all the excitement about this new “Hybrid PC” as HP is calling it?  For one it’s HP’s re-entry into to the consumer tablet market following the TouchPad [...]

NEC sells shares in Lenovo, Japan PC joint venture unaffected

NEC has sold for about US$230 million shares in Chinese computer maker Lenovo it acquired last year when the companies formed a joint venture to produce PCs in Japan.

Which Ultrabooks Have User-Replaceable Batteries? Too Few

Most new super-thin laptops, including Ultrabooks and the Retina MacBook Pro, are designed so consumers can’t change the batteries themselves. This is a big issue if you plan on keeping your new laptop for more than two years or want to hand it down to someone else later.

Lenovo IdeaPad S300, S400 and S405 Thin and Light Laptops Announced

Lenovo has announced the expansion of its ultraportable IdeaPad laptop line with the new S300, S400, and S405 models. These new IdeaPads focus on a balance between portability and performance and are ideal for consumers looking for something more powerful than a netbook but with a longer battery life than a traditional laptop; all at [...]

Hands on: Google Nexus 7 review

Cheap Asus 7-inch tablet is a budget bundle of world’s first accolades and quad-core power- for just £159!

Dell XPS 15 L521X Shows up for Sale in Australia with $1,799 Price

The Intel Ivy Bridge equipped Dell XPS 15 is now available to order in the land down under, Australians can purchase this new Dell XPS 15 L521X for $1,799.99 AUD, since the U.S. dollar is at about parity with the Australian dollar that’d make it the same $1,799 when converted to the U.S. greenback.  That’s [...]

Samsung preps two new Chromebooks as Google updates Chrome OS, Apps

Samsung will launch this week two new Chrome OS-based computers, a laptop and desktop that have been designed to be significantly faster and more versatile than previous models.