When businesses were asked which device they plan to buy or replace in the next 12 months, the answer was PCs. The latest results from Roy Morgan Research show the year to March 2013, there has been a plunge in PC upgrades from 20.3 per cent to 17.6 per cent. However the proportion of businesses intending to buy or replace Continue Reading
Homes and offices are often filled with black screens but to bring contemporary aesthetic design to the space, BenQ have released the VW2430H VA panel in white. The 24-inch monitor fashions a true pure white looking with no printing or markings of any type on the chassis. Not only does it boast a tasteful alternative to the conventional black monitor, Continue Reading
Acer has launched the ‘Recycle & Reward’ program designed to help reduce the amount of computer waste sent to landfills in Australia. The computer manufacturer is rewarding customers who turn in their old computers including notebooks, netbooks, tablets and desktops (excluding monitors) of any brands at any Australia Post outlet to be sent back to Acer for environmentally responsible disposal Continue Reading
According to a recent survey by Canstar Blue, around 57 per cent of consumers that have bought a PC in the last two years have abandoned desktops in favour of a laptop as their primary device. Rebecca Logan from Canstar Blue, said that the change has been spurred on predominantly by younger Australians. “That’s something we’re seeing across the board Continue Reading
There’s no doubt that Windows 8 is dramatically different to previous versions of Microsoft’s popular operating system, therefore the learning curve can be quite steep for those that aren’t very tech savvy. To help make the transition a little easier for consumers, Acer is giving away a free Windows 8 Starter Pack worth $150 with every new Acer product sold running Windows Continue Reading
Apple has released its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ending September 29, 2012. The company recorded revenue of $36 billion and net profit of $8.2 billion dollar for the period. In this time, Apple sold 26.9 million iPhones, which is a 58 per cent growth in units compared to the same period last year. In addition 14 million Continue Reading
Microsoft’s latest Windows 8 operating system is now available in the Australian market and Tech Trader was at the launch event in Sydney last week to get hands on with the new OS and the host of products to go along with it. Windows 8 Pro is currently available to download and for existing Windows XP, Vista and 7 users Continue Reading
Tech Trader spoke with Microsoft, managing director, Pip Marlow, at the launch of the new Windows 8 operating system in Sydney last week and discussed how the midnight launch went at Harvey Norman Alexandria and what the early consumer feedback was like. “The response from consumers has been really good. It’s really great to just see them play with Windows Continue Reading
Apple has just launched a couple of new additions to its range of Mac computers: the MacBook Pro with Retina Display in a 13-inch form factor and an updated iMac desktop. Lets firstly look at the new MacBook Pro. Measuring 1.9cm thick and weighing 1.62kg, this is 20 per cent thinner and half a kg lighter then the previous 13-inch Continue Reading
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has instituted proceedings against HP Australia in the Federal Court in Sydney for alleged contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law. The ACCC alleges that HP engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct by making false or misleading representations to consumers in relation to consumers statutory warranty and consumer guarantee; and making false or misleading representations Continue Reading