Hardware

Intel updates low-power Xeon 5400 line

Intel updates low-power Xeon 5400 line

Intel has rolled out its newest batch of server and workstation processors. The quad-core Xeon 5400 series boasts lower power consumption, each consuming about 50 Watts.
Shaun Nichols Mar 27 2008, 7:47AM Hardware
Altech officially opens New Zealand office

Altech officially opens New Zealand office

National distributor, Altech Computers Corporation, has officially opened a branch office in Auckland, New Zealand. This new Altech branch will better serve New Zealand customers with a local warehouse, service and sales support.
Lilia Guan Mar 26 2008, 2:31PM Hardware
PCs take centre stage in home cinemas

PCs take centre stage in home cinemas

A multitude of non-PC devices are expected to play a role in the connected living room of the future, but this does not mean that the PC will fade away.

Clement James Mar 26 2008, 7:09AM Hardware
IBM plans Dublin computing centre

IBM plans Dublin computing centre

IBM revealed its plans to build a cloud computing centre in Dublin.

Shaun Nichols Mar 22 2008, 2:20PM Hardware
AMD and Ferrari treat IT journo to Melbourne Grand Prix

AMD and Ferrari treat IT journo to Melbourne Grand Prix

Ferrari and AMD treated, Atomic MPC’s (CRN’s sister publication) Josh Collins to a weekend at the track, pits, and everywhere.
Josh Collins Mar 22 2008, 2:20PM Hardware
Asia turns up LCD and plasma TV sales

Asia turns up LCD and plasma TV sales

Sales of flat-panel TVs in Asia increased 62 per cent in the last half of 2007, but traditional CRT televisions are still outselling the new technology, according to new market data.
Simon Burns Mar 21 2008, 7:57AM Hardware
Dell denies solid-state drive faults

Dell denies solid-state drive faults

Dell has hit out at analyst claims that 10 to 12 per cent of its solid state drives (SSDs) are failing and that the speed of the drives is poor.
Iain Thomson Mar 21 2008, 7:56AM Hardware
PlayStation 3 update adds Blu-ray Live support

PlayStation 3 update adds Blu-ray Live support

Sony has confirmed that the next software update for the PlayStation 3 will add support for interactive Blu-ray Live features.
Robert Jaques Mar 21 2008, 7:54AM Hardware
Microsoft and Intel hook up on parallel computing

Microsoft and Intel hook up on parallel computing

Intel and Microsoft are partnering with academic institutions to create two Universal Parallel Computing Research Centres aimed at accelerating developments in mainstream parallel computing.
Clement James Mar 20 2008, 8:17AM Hardware
Synnex Australia awarded by LG Australia

Synnex Australia awarded by LG Australia

The Australian division of global distributor, Synnex, was the recipient of the 2007 National Distributor of the Year award presented to company representatives at LG’s annual distributor conference.
a Staff Writer Mar 19 2008, 2:07PM Hardware
Fuji Xerox launches new corporate identity

Fuji Xerox launches new corporate identity

Fuji Xerox is preparing to launch a new corporate identity designed to project a globally unified brand image.
Staff Writers Mar 19 2008, 12:04PM Hardware
Tegatech brings Toshiba into its tablet stable

Tegatech brings Toshiba into its tablet stable

Australian tablet distributor, Tegatech Australia has taken up the distribution of Toshiba tablet PCs.
Lilia Guan Mar 19 2008, 12:00PM Hardware
Intel offers sneak peek of next-gen chips

Intel offers sneak peek of next-gen chips

Intel offered reporters a peek at some of the announcements it will be making at next month's Intel Developer Forum (IDF) event.

Shaun Nichols Mar 19 2008, 7:19AM Hardware
Apple sends independent Apple reseller into bankruptcy

Apple sends independent Apple reseller into bankruptcy

Almost a year and a half after its closure, independent Apple retailer Total Recall Solution claimed that it has been served with a notice from Apple on its intention to send TRS’ owner Adam Connor into bankruptcy.
Lilia Guan Mar 18 2008, 12:25PM Hardware
No Blu-ray for the Xbox

No Blu-ray for the Xbox

Microsoft has said it will not be developing a Blu-ray add on for the Xbox 360, and will be concentrating exclusively on digital downloads for content distribution.
Iain Thomson Mar 18 2008, 6:43AM Hardware
IBM releases secure mashup tool

IBM releases secure mashup tool

IBM has unveiled a tool designed to create mashup applications in a secure environment.
Shaun Nichols Mar 15 2008, 10:08AM Hardware
Asia PC sales up, but prices down

Asia PC sales up, but prices down

Retail sales of PCs in Asia surged 21 per cent last year, according to new research, but prices paid by region's consumers fell dramatically.
Simon Burns Mar 15 2008, 10:01AM Hardware
Academy Store survives ram-raid now faces direct Apple stores

Academy Store survives ram-raid now faces direct Apple stores

A year after independent Apple reseller, the Academy Store was ram raided, owner Ben Morgan told CRN that it has managed to drag itself back from the brink only to be disappointed after finding out the vendor has put the final touches to its flagship store and an unofficial announcement that Apple will open another two stores in Australia.
Lilia Guan Mar 13 2008, 2:40PM Hardware
Altech distributes German water cooling product in Australia

Altech distributes German water cooling product in Australia

Australian-based distributor of hardware, Altech Computer Corporation Pty Ltd has signed up to exclusively distribution partnership with Alphacool, a world leader in water cooling products.
a Staff Writer Mar 13 2008, 5:55AM Hardware
Opinion: Ask not for whom the Dell tolls

Opinion: Ask not for whom the Dell tolls

Resellers generally don’t like Dell because they don’t use resellers. Makes sense.
Ian Yates Mar 12 2008, 5:33PM Hardware

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