Acer stories - Page 6
IDC: Kiwi PC market beats expectations as Oz falters
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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The New Zealand PC market outperformed expectations in Q3 2013. The same, however, could not be said for Australia...
IDC: Android drives worldwide tablet growth
Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, drove largely in part through Android products.
Six in a row as global PC sales slow
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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Global PC sales drop for a 6th quarter as consumers favour mobile devices, with shipments falling to an 8-year low, Gartner reports.
Review: Acer C7 Chromebook
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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Acer's C7 Chromebook review: A Google Cloud enthusiast's dream. Slim, quick, and cloud-connected, it's tailored for the web-savvy user.
NZ financial results for Synnex, Sony, Google, Acer and Imation
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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Tech firms in NZ show mixed results; Synnex thrives with profit and revenue up, contrasting with Sony's sharp decline.
Tablet shipments slow as vendors await Apple's iPad show…
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Global tablet shipments dip 9.7% awaiting Apple's new iPad, yet year-on-year figures surge by 59.6%, says IDC.
PC woe as sales slow
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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Worldwide PC shipments fell for fifth consecutive quarter, the longest duration of decline in the PC market’s history, begging the question - are PCs finished?.
Windows 8 not all to blame for PC slump
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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lenovo
Windows 8 isn't solely at fault for PC decline, says NPD Group, pointing to OEM pricing challenges in a contested market.
PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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microsoft
PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.
Windows 8 fails to ignite PC sales
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Latest findings show Microsoft's new release fails to have a significant impact on PC shipments during the fourth quarter.
Acer's frosty response to the Microsoft Surface
Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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Acer slams Microsoft's move into tablet market with Surface, casting doubts on its success and future partnership dynamics.
Promotions, disasters lead to erratic 2011
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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apple
Aggressive promotions in the education sector and natural disasters created an erratic but ultimately growth-positive year for the ANZ PC market in 2011.
Critics slam Acer's cloud copy
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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Acer faces backlash for its AcerCloud service, slammed as an iCloud clone at CES, igniting a debate on originality in cloud tech.
PC Monitor shipments down last quarter in ANZ
Wed, 21st Dec 2011
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ANZ sees 22% drop in PC monitor shipments due to economic worries, yet LED market shines with a 63% share, says IDC.
Apple rises in ANZ PC rankings
Fri, 16th Dec 2011
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apple
HP still leads the pack, although analysts acknowledge 'PSG spin-off debacle' has hurt the company's reputation.
Synnex bolsters NZ team
Tue, 22nd Jun 2010
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Synnex NZ expands its team, appointing Campbell Forlong and promoting Jeff Halford, enhancing service for local resellers.
Review: Acer 19IN V193WB
Fri, 1st May 2009
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Acer's 19IN V193WB monitor impresses with its sharp calibration and solid build, though button labelling falls short. Average verdict.
MWC in a nutshell
Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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Operating systems stole the show at GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with Microsoft, Google, and Palm revealing game-changing software updates.
Storage Industry Networking Association
Fri, 1st Sep 2006
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commvault
The ANZ SNIA chapter, with board members from major tech firms, aims to drive IT community change, pushing for broader membership to add local value.