Computing

Optus Picks Up Dell Streak 7 And Acer Iconia A501

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Optus’ latest tablet push is dual-headed, with the Dell Streak 7 available on contract or prepaid, and the Acer Iconia A501 on contract only.


November 16, 2011
Computing

Lunchtime Deal: Dell Accessory Sale

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Dell’s running a special on selected accessories through its online store, ranging from the U2312HM monitor at 40% off for $188 to the Netgear WNR2000 Wireless N router for $62, a 30% saving [Dell via Top Bargains]


October 25, 2011
Computing

Dell’s Super-Slim XPS 14z Doesn’t Skimp On Features

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Dell’s XPS 14z isn’t exactly an ultra book, but it is slender at 23mm, without missing out on an optical drive or ports.


October 19, 2011
News

Michael Dell Totally Didn’t Mean To Talk Shit About Apple

Michael Dell, famous for making affordable PCs with his name tattooed on ‘em, is also infamous for once saying if he was CEO of Apple, he would “shut it down and give money back to the shareholders”. Well he totally didn’t mean it like that. Or kind of did. Or something. It’s confusing.


October 5, 2011
Computing

Lunchtime Deal: Dell Latitude D630 $199

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$199 isn’t a heck of a lot to pay for any laptop, although the models that OzStock have are ex-lease units with short-term warranties, so there is a potential gotcha right there. Still, at less than $200 for a laptop that’d do fine basic work, it’s still a decent buy. [OzStock]


September 8, 2011
News

Dell Wants HP’s Sloppy Seconds

Dell’s Partner Portal is addressing a vital business development: PC industry changes. And by “PC Industry Changes” it means, “OMG, HP is totes WTFBBQ so you’d better buy a Dell, dude.” Or at least, that was my takeaway.


August 24, 2011
Computing

Lunchtime Deal: Up to 40% Off Dell Small Biz Laptops

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Dell’s small business laptops aren’t the most enticing of creatures; there’s less bright and shiny built in in favour of being more pedestrian and workmanlike, but that suits their purpose as business machines. Dell’s currently selling them off online at a discount, the most impressive of which is 40 per cent off the Core i7-sporting Vostro 3750 for $959 — a claimed $640 saving. [Dell via Buckscoop]


August 22, 2011
Computing

Michael Dell Snipes At HP Social Media Intern In Epic Twitter Battle

August 21, 2011: The day billionaire Michael Dell got in a tit-for-tat scuffle with someone from HP, probably some poor social media intern who drew the weekend straw this week, about HP’s withdrawal from the consumer PC space.


August 12, 2011
Gadgets

Adorable Lamps, Deplorable Glasses: Other Stories We Didn’t Post

So much news passes before our collective eyes every day that we couldn’t possibly cover it all. Mostly because much of it isn’t worth covering! But here are a some borderline tidbits we passed on, just in case.


July 15, 2011
Computing

What’s Next For Tablets: The Mega Rumour Roundup

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Earlier this week I asked if Android fans actually prefer iPads when it comes to tablets. Many of you said you’re still waiting to see what tablets may be around the corner, so let’s take a look at what 14 of the biggest tablet makers have up their R&D sleeves.