Hardware

Intel sustains marginal lead over AMD

Intel sustains marginal lead over AMD

Intel has succeeded in maintaining its lead in the retail computer and notebook market over rival AMD, according to new data from Current Analysis.
Tom Sanders Sep 5 2006, 9:44AM Hardware
TomTom signs up Pioneer Electronics

TomTom signs up Pioneer Electronics

GPS vendor TomTom has signed a distribution agreement with Pioneer Electronics to push its products to automotive retailers.
Lilia Guan Sep 4 2006, 3:37PM Hardware
Digital device sales hit $2m

Digital device sales hit $2m

Australians spent $2 million on digital devices in the first half of 2006, up by more than $500 million on the same period last year.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006, 3:09PM Hardware
Ah, nostalgia

Ah, nostalgia

I don't know if you noticed it or not, but 12 August was the 25th anniversary of the IBM PC.
Matthew JC Powell Aug 31 2006, 10:57AM Hardware
China to accelerate LCD production

China to accelerate LCD production

China will ramp up the production of LCD screens dramatically during the next few years, new research predicts.
Simon Burns Aug 31 2006, 9:39AM Hardware
Samsung unveils 80nm 1Gb DDR2 memory

Samsung unveils 80nm 1Gb DDR2 memory

Samsung Electronics claims to have become the first company to begin mass production of 1Gb DDR2 DRam memory using 80nm process technology.
Robert Jaques Aug 30 2006, 9:54AM Hardware
Simms International acquires KH Distribution

Simms International acquires KH Distribution

IT components and accessories supplier Simms International has purchased K H Distribution, a major distributor of Apple products and accessories.
Lilia Guan Aug 25 2006, 7:00AM Hardware
Philips enters PC market via Synnex

Philips enters PC market via Synnex

Consumer electronics giant Philips Electronics has entered the Australian PC market with a range of desktops which are being assembled by national distributor Synnex and sold through the Harvey Norman retail chain.
Byron Connolly Aug 18 2006, 1:48PM Hardware
Gigabyte, ASUS in joint venture

Gigabyte, ASUS in joint venture

Component giants Gigabyte Technology and ASUSTek Computer have established a joint venture that would see a newly established subsidiary produce Gigabyte-branded motherboards and graphics cards.
Staff Writers Aug 10 2006, 1:08PM Hardware
AMD's ATI buy throws cold water on Conroe

AMD's ATI buy throws cold water on Conroe

GUEST OPINION: Will AMD pending acquisition of ATI level the playing field?
Craig Simms Aug 10 2006, 10:10AM Hardware
Optus, HP launch laptop bundles

Optus, HP launch laptop bundles

Optus has struck an agreement with HP which would see the telco bundle laptops with wireless and DSL broadband services for $0 upfront, similar to mobile phone contracts.
Byron Connolly Aug 7 2006, 2:50PM Hardware
Pioneer to build new plasma TV plant in Japan

Pioneer to build new plasma TV plant in Japan

Pioneer said it would build a new plasma television plant in Japan, but the size of the investment, output capacity and other details had not been decided.
Staff Writers Aug 7 2006, 9:54AM Hardware
Plasma screens are a girl's best friend

Plasma screens are a girl's best friend

It used to be that diamonds were a girl’s best friend, but now that position has been taken by plasma screen TVs.
Clement James Aug 7 2006, 9:38AM Hardware
Canon unveils HD video camera for consumers

Canon unveils HD video camera for consumers

Canon unveiled a digital video camera for home users that can record high-definition movies, matching a product offered by rival Sony Corp.
Staff Writers Aug 3 2006, 9:59AM Hardware
Gartner warns AMD's ATI buy is a risky bet

Gartner warns AMD's ATI buy is a risky bet

AMD's recent purchase of ATI is a "risky bet", Gartner has warned, the warning comes after AMD announced that it has agreed to acquire ATI for US$5.4billion in cash and shares.
Robert Jaques Aug 2 2006, 11:03AM Hardware
Intel’s launches Core 2 Duo chips

Intel’s launches Core 2 Duo chips

Intel has officially launched its Core 2 Duo processors, a set of chips already being touted as the next generation of components putting further pressure of Advanced Micro Devices.
Lilia Guan Aug 1 2006, 10:32AM Hardware
Intel to ship new desktop, laptop chips in August

Intel to ship new desktop, laptop chips in August

TOKYO - Intel said on Thursday it plans to start shipping new processors for desktop and laptop computers in August, betting the energy-saving chips would help the world's largest semiconductor maker regain share from rival AMD.
Aiko Hayashi Jul 28 2006, 10:53AM Hardware
Digg launches labs site

Digg launches labs site

New site allows users to test new features.
Will Head Jul 27 2006, 11:57AM Hardware
System simulates fault tolerance of the brain

System simulates fault tolerance of the brain

University of Manchester to build brain style computer.
Staff Writers Jul 27 2006, 11:43AM Hardware
Opinion: AMD's ATI buy throws cold water on Conroe

Opinion: AMD's ATI buy throws cold water on Conroe

Rumours have been flying since Computex that AMD was going to buy ATI, and the industry slowly convinced itself that it made sense and then it happened, and everyone lost the plot.
Craig Simms Jul 26 2006, 11:09AM Hardware

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