Canadian ultraportable sales skyrocket in Q2: IDC Canada
Netbook sales appear to be petering-out but desktops, portables are growing
Apple’s iPad Canadian launch not a barnstormer
Friday’s iPad launch began with a great deal of enthusiasm. However, some of the fervour — and the lines outside stores — petered out by as the day rolled on
Canada’s netbook love-affair ending in favour of tablets, iPads
IDC Canada’s latest PC shipment numbers beat expectations, but show decline in mini sales
Who is really buying netbooks? You may be surprised
New data from NPD Group suggests our perception of the netbook market, and the reality, may be very different
Samsung notebooks enter the Canadian channel
Looking to leverage its brand, Samsung has launched six SMB-focused notebook models into the Canadian channel, as well as a 3G-enabled netbook
CES: Intel, Nvidia face off in tablet arena
Chip giant looks to unseat Arm
CES: HP gets touchy with new touch-enabled netbooks, notebooks
The PC vendor also wants you to know the desktop PC lives, launching several new consumer and business desktops at the Consumer Electronics Show
Get in early on these emerging technology opportunities
From solid-state storage to desktop virtualization and variations of cloud computing, getting in early on emerging technologies is important to channel success
Netbooks fuel record Canadian PC shipments in Q3: IDC
IDC Canada reports a rebound for Canadian PC shipments in Q3, fueled by strong demand for consumer netbooks
Windows 7 ‘Anytime Upgrade’ prices won’t tempt netbook users
Resellers’ leaked prices put Microsoft’s Starter-to-Home Premium upgrade at US$85
Toshiba netbooks and laptops go back to school
Design, colours and form factors were important to the notebook designs to better meet the needs and preferences of end-users
Netbooks are hot, but can the channel monetize?
Low price and low margin can mean high volume, but partners will face competition from mobile carrier giveaways
IDC Canada identifies 2009’s IT spending priorities
While the analyst firm is forecasting a challenging year ahead, there are still opportunities for the savvy channel partner
Windows 7 may add spice to CES
Netbooks will also be in the spotlight, and mobility will be a major focus
What’s coming in 2009
Windows and netbooks and Apple, oh my