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Analyst: Apple grabs top ‘PC’ spot as HP loses ground

Apple’s record-setting holiday take has made life difficult for PC makers. The fact those stellar numbers coincided with a down quarter for the general PC market didn’t help. But research firm Canalys believes Lenovo, Acer and the rest can still stage a comeback.

Apple to ship mysterious new MacBook in March

Apple is working on more than just the next iPad and iPhone. Sources within the Cupertino company’s upstream supply chain told IT news site Digitimes this week that they’ve begun shipping parts for a mysterious new MacBook.

HDMI support in mobile PCs, notebooks to grow

The adoption and integration of High-Definition Multimedia Interface within consumers electronics has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception in 2003. Tablets, computer monitors and popular video game consoles like the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 all now boast HDMI support. According to research company In-Stat, the popular interface technology is building up to hit a huge milestone soon.

IHS: tablets are still ‘luxury items,’ notebook market alive and kicking

The mainstream proliferation of cutting-edge media tablets won’t hurt the notebook PC industry like it has netbook manufacturers said analysis provider IHS iSuppli. In fact, a projected increase of notebook shipments in the next few years will have PC tablets to thank.

Windows 8 to offer Live ID syncing

Microsoft confirmed this week that customers with Windows Live ID accounts will be able to sign into a Windows 8-operated PC, tinker with settings and carry them over to additional Windows 8 devices. Other benefits, such as saved sign-in credentials and automatic log-ins, will also be available to users who choose to sync.

Windows 8 to give users the boot — in a good way

Microsoft is determined to alter the boot experience with Windows 8. This week, the software powerhouse outlined several goals for the evolution attempt – one the company itself believes is long overdue – at the Building Windows 8 blog.

Chinese PC company Lenovo breaks into top 3 manufacturers as overall market grows

The competitive PC original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business saw stalwart Lenovo secure the global third place spot this month. According to IHS iSuppli, the China-based company usurped Acer after the former number three delivered a less-than-stellar second quarter performance. Buoyed by its own strong showing, Lenovo is now nipping at Dell’s heels. Hewlett-Packard, however, maintains a considerable lead on both.

People prefer buying consumer electronics in stores, not online

E-commerce has grown in leaps and bounds in the last few years, earning its own unofficial shopping holiday Cyber Monday. However, new research from The NPD Group found that when it comes to consumer electronics people would rather make the drive to a brick-and-mortar store than buy online.

Microsoft talks Metro-style web browsing with IE10

Following the launch of a developers-only Windows 8 preview on Tuesday, Microsoft delved deeper into the future of its popular web browser. Internet Explorer 10’s third platform preview was also included in the aforementioned build, allowing developers more hands-on time with its unique Metro-style layout. The ultimate goal for IE10, said Stephen Sinofsky, Windows Live president, is a “a truly chromeless browsing experience.”

Microsoft promises faster boot times with Windows 8

Not content with simply replicating Windows 7 boot times in its upcoming Windows 8 OS, Microsoft is speeding things up. And for good reason, explained Stephen Sinofsky, Windows Live President. “No feature gets talked about and measured more [than boot time],” wrote Sinofsky at the Building Windows 8 blog. Cutting down on boot-ups and minimizing the amount of reboots following patch downloads are core design tenets for Windows 8, he explained. However, the ultimate goal is faster boot times period. The executive claims it’s mission accomplished. “We made a bigger leap in this area with Windows 8 than we have in a long time,” said Sinofsky.

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Notebooks/Laptops

  • A notebook, also known as laptop, is a portable computer. Some laptops are really intended to use on-the-go, whilst others are more like a desktop replacement.More about this

Netbooks

  • Very popular small-sized, low-cost, light weight, lean function subnotebooks. Usually optimized for Internet access on-the-go and basic computing functions like word processing, netbooks are ideally for users who require mobility.More about this

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