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ACCC demand honest product claims

ACCC demand honest product claims

The federal court has issued orders to a company for allegedly misrepresenting that a mobile phone accessory reduced radiation.
Staff Writers Nov 4 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Samsung launches monitor next day replacement

Samsung launches monitor next day replacement

Electronics giant Samsung has unveiled an ambitious next day replacement service on several of its PC monitors in a move that was initiated by its Australian subsidiary.
Byron Connolly Nov 3 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Samsung enters Aussie notebook market

Samsung enters Aussie notebook market

Samsung - better known for its IT peripheral products - has launched itself into a crowded Australian notebook market, with a range of mid- to high-end machines.
Byron Connolly Nov 3 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
New AIIA board announced

New AIIA board announced

A new 15 director board has been announced to lead the Australian Information Industries Association (AIIA) for the next 12 months.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Avnet in HP refurbish deal

Avnet in HP refurbish deal

Distributor Avnet Partner Solutions has been appointed to move refurbished HP high-end servers and storage hardware products under a worldwide initiative dubbed HP Renew.
Byron Connolly Nov 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
AMD pushes ambitious internet connectivity plan

AMD pushes ambitious internet connectivity plan

AMD announced that it has launched an initiative to give 50 percent of the world's population internet connectivity and computing capabilities by 2015, revolving around a low-cost consumer device it has developed called the Personal Internet Communicator (PIC).
Spencer Chin Nov 1 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
IT auctioneer calls in administrators

IT auctioneer calls in administrators

Second-hand IT equipment auctioneer IT Asset Management Pty Ltd has called in voluntary administrators, in a move it attributes to massive reductions in the price of new computer equipment over the past few years.
Staff Writers Oct 29 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
HP, Westan in white-box deal

HP, Westan in white-box deal

HP is making a play at securing a share of the Australian white-box market under a PC distribution arrangement with distributor and builder Westan.
Byron Connolly Oct 29 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
SGI joins IBM in claiming fastest supercomputing title

SGI joins IBM in claiming fastest supercomputing title

Silicon Graphics this week became the second computer maker to claim it has built the fastest supercomputer, a title that will be officially announced next month.
Staff Writers Oct 27 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Cisco to buy policy compliance firm Perfigo

Cisco to buy policy compliance firm Perfigo

Moving to target increased malware threats to networked businesses, Cisco Systems has said it will acquire privately-owned endpoint compliance vendor Perfigo in a deal worth some US$74 million.
Matt Villano Oct 22 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Channel surges after Network Box

Channel surges after Network Box

Managed security player, Network Box’s aggressive push into the Australian channel has scored big with 17 new resellers achieving Level 1 certification since the campaign kicked off in July.
Darren Baguley Oct 21 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Higher PC shipments below expectations: Gartner

Higher PC shipments below expectations: Gartner

Market researcher Gartner has recorded a lower than expected increase in worldwide PC shipments for the third quarter of 2004.
DVD Editor Oct 21 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
AMD unleashes its fastest chip

AMD unleashes its fastest chip

Advanced Micro Devices this week introduced its fastest desktop processor, heating up competition with rival chip maker Intel for the hearts of PC enthusiasts and hard-core gamers.
Staff Writers Oct 20 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Former Quantum MD dies

Former Quantum MD dies

Former Quantum MD Simon Harvey died earlier this week, following complications resulting from an operation in Brisbane.
Byron Connolly Oct 15 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Stolen HP printer consignment recovered in Sydney bush

Stolen HP printer consignment recovered in Sydney bush

Authorities are seeking the rightful owners of some 100 HP laser printers recovered from Sydney bushland this morning after being stolen last night from Chullora railyard while in transit.
Fleur Doidge Oct 13 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Microsoft Media Center PCs hit Australia

Microsoft Media Center PCs hit Australia

Microsoft has launched its long awaited home entertainment operating system, Windows XP Media Center Edition, in Australia.
Sarah Stokely Oct 13 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Sun won't shine on box-droppers

Sun won't shine on box-droppers

Sun Microsystems president and chief operating officer Jonathan Schwartz has predicted an "inevitable" demise for traditional IT resellers who don't adopt services or subscription pricing.
Fleur Doidge Oct 13 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Dell recalls 4.4 million notebook adapters [updated]

Dell recalls 4.4 million notebook adapters [updated]

Dell has voluntarily recalled 4.4 million AC adapters for its notebooks after receiving seven reports of the adapters overheating, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock for users.
Steven Burke , Byron Connolly Oct 12 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Dell recalls 4.4 million notebook adapters

Dell recalls 4.4 million notebook adapters

Dell has voluntarily recalled 4.4 million AC adapters for its notebooks after receiving seven reports of the adapters overheating, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock for users.
Steve Burke , Steven Burke , Byron Connolly Oct 11 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Indigo Pacific wins Asia-Pacific HP prize

Indigo Pacific wins Asia-Pacific HP prize

Hardware giant HP has awarded Australian reseller Indigo Pacific its best performing business solutions partner prize for the Asia-Pacific region this year.
Staff Writers Oct 11 2004, 12:00AM Hardware

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