Computing

Skill gap threatens traditional ‘manly’ roles
Men are missing the ‘manly’ mark when trying to mend their motors and machinery around the home, according to a survey commissioned by Crucial.com, the computer upgrade specialists.

All-new iMac
Apple has announced the all-new iMac will be available on Friday, November 30. Featuring a stunning design, brilliant display with reduced reflection, faster processors and an innovative new storage option called Fusion Drive, the new iMac is the most advanced desktop Apple has ever made.

Acer Predator G5920 advanced graphics for ultimate gaming
Shaped by the passion for visually intense multimedia and gaming, the new Acer Predator G5920 has an edge handling even the most demanding processing and graphics performance needs for content creation and consumption.
Acer H6 IPS display series: visuals without boundaries
The first thing that meets the eye is the seemingly endless panel. But this is only the beginning. The new Acer H6 display series breaks away from display standards, both in terms of design and performance.

Frustration induced by PC problems is reaching new levels
Slow, poor-performing PCs are making Brits increasingly frustrated. According to new research, the issue has become such a pain point that some Brits would much rather visit the dentist, queue for hours or be put on hold by a call centre for more than 10 minutes, than face a snail-paced computer.

Dell updates portfolio with new color and monochrome printers
Dell has announced an updated portfolio of new laser printers designed to help businesses maximize workforce productivity and office efficiency.

Aspire U Series All-in-One redefines the PC touch interface
Acer designs products that enable users to explore beyond their limits, and this boldness has been applied to the Acer Aspire U Series all-in-one (AIO), a design and technology gem that combines leading-edge ergonomics while radiating with ageless elegance.

Aspire S7 Series - The thinnest and lightest “touch & type” ultrabooks
First previewed at Computex Taipei, the Acer Aspire S7 Series, the thinnest and lightest Ultrabooks, has been hailed as one of the most exciting Windows 8-based touch Ultrabooks to launch.

Aspire ZS600 - full HD entertainment center
Brighten a digital lifestyle with an all-in-one (AIO) desktop that combines a space saving design with enhanced usability.

Aspire V5 touch notebook broadens Acer’s “touch-type” offering
Acer Aspire V5 Series brings touch-type “duality” to the mainstream. The current trend is towards thinner and lighter notebooks that allow users to enjoy both entertainment and content creation anytime, anywhere.

Acer Aspire M Series Ultrabooks bring touch-type duality to the mainstream
Acer designs products to enable everyone to explore beyond limits. With this purpose in mind Acer has overhauled its M Series Ultrabooks to bring a rich touch experience to the mainstream consumer, offering 10-point touch, frameless HD display, latest Intel Core processor, and 8+ hours battery life in a slim package, ready to support Windows 8.

HP delivers comprehensive Windows 8 PC portfolio
HP has announced availability and pricing details for its new lineup of consumer and business PCs that are designed to work with Windows 8.
HP announces support tools lineup for its Windows 8-based products
HP has announced its lineup of support tools to help customers easily transition to new HP Windows 8-based products and upgrade existing HP devices to the new operating system.

Dell’s new tablets and PCs push the boundaries of computing
Dell is ushering in the next era of computing with a redesigned portfolio of business and consumer PCs designed to take advantage of advances in new operating systems.

Apple introduces 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display
Apple has introduced an all-new version of its popular 13-inch MacBook Pro featuring a stunning Retina display and all flash storage in a new compact design.