The Z1 is not yet readily available, however it is expect to ship in April and the price tag depends heavily on specifications. We do know that prices will start at $1899 and this makes it more expensive than the cheapest 27-inch iMac ($1,699), but in terms of technical specifications you can’t really compare the Z1 to the iMac.

Before we dwell into the specs we will give you a glimpse at the way that users gain access to components, below we have embedded an image which shows just how intricate the design is, if you want a closer look scroll down a little and watch the video we’ve embedded.

As the Z1 falls into the professional workstation category there are some beefy components under the hood, if you have a tight budget you can opt for a dual-core Intel Core i3 chip paired with Intel HD graphics 20000, or if your budget stretches a little further could select the quad-core Intel Xeon E3-124 which combines with Intel HD Graphics P3000 – finally if money’s not a worry there’s the Intel Xeon E3-1280 processor, this boasts four 3.5 GHz cores and an 8MB cache, needless to say this will pack a punch. No-matter what you choose there will be a motherboard with the Intel C206 chipset.

As the Z1 is easily upgradeable you’ll probably contemplate adding some RAM at some point, well there’s four slots which accept 8GB each, meaning it supports up to 32GB of DDR3. People who will be interested in this workstation probably have photo editing, video editing or computer-aided-design in mind, therefore the choice of graphics card is very important, obviously the ease-of-access means you can swap-out add a different graphics card if you please, but here’s the options which HP currently offer: If you don’t want mediocre Intel HD graphics you can opt for the NVIDIA Q500M GPU, this is the cheapest option, alternatively there are two mid-end options (NVIDIA Q1000M and NVIDIA Q3000M), the top-end offering is for high-end 3D tasks, this the the NVIDIA Q4000M GPU.

You can see a full spec sheet here which goes into details in regards to dimensions, operating systems, storage, ports, optical drives, connectivity and much more by checking out this PDF file – one thing worth knowing is that the display outputs at a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1440. For more details in regards to features and design head over to HP.com.

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Over in the UK sales of PCs have slipped by twenty percent during the last quarter of 2011, and according to Techworld only Apple managed to increase sales. For the whole of 2011 sales in the country fell by 15.9 percent, which accounts for two million units. Consumers seemed to favor smartphones and tablets that are also often cheaper to buy.

The drop in sales accounts for both business and consumer users alike and Apple now sells almost one in ten of all PCs. Brands such as Acer lost 46 percent compared to the previous year, while HP lost almost 16 percent, and Dell losing 9 percent. The drop in sales is also being put down to the recession with public sector business seeing a big drop.

Netbook sales are in freefall after losing 50 percent during the last quarter of 2011, which previously held unit sales up ever since 2009. The decline has come as companies cut development and move away from the sector.

But with Intel’s Ultrabook soon to arrive and Windows 8 on the horizon things could well improve over the next year. It has to be noted that PC sales have seen plenty of ups and downs in the past, which have been driven by new technology and the release of new versions of Windows.

There will be many consumers who want to purchase a new laptop or PC but are holding fire until the release of Windows 8. PC sales are falling across Europe and can easily be put down to the tough economic climate that many people are experiencing at the moment.

Have you put off buying a new PC until Windows 8 is released?

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You can see full technical specifications here, prices start at $399.99 and this will get you the Intel Atom N2600 (1.60GHz) processor, 2GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM, a 320 GB 5400rpm SATA HDD, Intel GMA 3600 graphics, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, VGA-out, Ethernet, a VGA webcam, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, headphone and mic jacks and an SD memory card slot. There are choices when it comes to operating system, however as standard it will run Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit and this will be displayed on a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display which outputs at 1024 x 600.

Some highlights in regards to features include a large easy-to-use spill-resistant keyboard, a built-in accelerometer which assists with the hard drive data security if the laptop is jogged or dropped and up to 9 hours of life from the 6-cell high capacity Li-Ion battery. Perhaps less impressive is its 2.78 lb weight and 26.8 x 19.1 x 2.28 cm form-factor.

There are some obvious pros and cons with this model, firstly the display resolution is not going to be too pleasing on the eye, also there’s no HDMI output, no USB 3.0 ports, the bezel around the display is massive and on the whole the design is a bit chunkier than what we are used to these days, but 9 hours of battery life is something which can’t be overlooked and there’s nothing there which would put off a business professional who wanted a cheap, cheerful and portable netbook to take on their travels.

At just $399.99 we’re sure that the HP Mini 1104 will attract quite a lot of attention, however the bulky design may put some people off – will you buy this netbook in 2012?

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The news comes after the website, Fortune held a poll which included the opinions of 42 analysts. Their analysis leads to the predictions that by the fourth quarter of this fiscal year, iPad sales could reach 14 million a huge increase on the third quarter’s 11.12 million. Apple also managed to shift 4.89 million Macs which could see the holiday sales take the total past 5 million.

With these totals combined it could see Apple push past HP as biggest PC vendor in the world as it would mean 20 million units were sold over the holiday quarter alone if the predictions are correct. It is the market share increase that would be the ultimate winner as HP currently accounts for 13% which would be overtaken by Apple’s 17.6%. It would also be a first for the Cupertino-based company.

According to reports Apple is expected to blow their quarterly total estimates away this time around when they announce them on January 24th, despite falling short of estimates last quarter and surprising a lot of experts including Wall Street at the same time. The closest Apple came to reaching this great a market share was back in 1984 when the Apple II was launched. Do you think they will reach the targets this quarter to overtake HP? Will you be surprised if they do?

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According to an article over at TechRadar consumers in the US will have another chance to get hold of a $99 HP TouchPad this weekend. This coming Sunday, December 11th, HP will be placing refurbished models of the tablet PC onto its eBay store.

The 16GB version of the tablet will cost you $99, while the 32GB model will be priced at $149. The company has said the devices will be placed into the laptops section of its eBay store, and that all sales are final.

HP will also be offering consumers an accessory bundle priced at $79, which will get you a wireless keyboard, charging dock, and the all important case. The sale will kick off at 7pm EST and will probably see a massive demand from consumers.

It is widely believed the company will be making a decision shortly on what it plans to do with the division. It could shut it down completely or sell it off to another company with around 600 jobs remaining at risk.

The device would have been successful even if the asking price was higher than the $99 that many lucky consumers picked one up for. Will you try and get one from the eBay shop this weekend?

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Maybe it’s time for them to get one, but we know that they will never go out and purchase one themselves. However, you know that you have to get them a gift, so why not make life easier for yourself and save them asking you all the time. Below you will see a selection of printers, which will make the perfect gift for Christmas – who knows you may get them on a deal with Black Friday being so close now?

First up we have the Canon PIXMA MX882, which is a wireless All-in-One Printer. If you are looking for a printer that offers fast speeds with superb quality, then this is for you. The price may be a little much for a Christmas gift, but not if they are a close family member. What we like about the MX882 is the 5 separate ink cartridges, because you are not always going to use all the colors at the same time. Prices may vary, but Staples is expected to offer a great deal on this in the coming weeks.

For those looking for something a little cheaper, then maybe you should consider the HP DJ-1051 All-in-1 Printer. With this model all you get is the basics, such as print, scan and copy, which to us is just about enough for most homes. Okay, so it does not offer wireless printing, but if your computer is next to your router or you have Apple’s Wireless Express device, then you will have no such issue. Walmart will be letting this item go for less than $20 soon, so keep an eye out for that.

Image above is not exact model

Moving back up the price scale once again, we had to mention the HP PS6510, which is an E-All-in-One Color Inkjet printer. Now some of you may be put off by the boxy look, it’s as if the original Motorola Droid has met up with a HP printer. Having said that, this device will do all of what’s asked of it. We assume that it will support AirPrint, but you will need to double-check that. Many retailers will be trying to sell this for you at the best price very soon, but for us Target looks to be the best at the moment, so check their website in a just over a weeks time.

How can we look at a few printer gift ideas without mentioning a laser printer? One model that comes to mind is the Brother HL-2280DW. Although the initial set up is more than an inkjet, the savings will be far greater for those who do large print runs at a time. Don’t be frightened about something a little different here, if the person you are buying the gift for does a lot of printing then you should consider this one for them – well if you are prepared to spend the kind of money that Staples is selling it for?

The final printer that we believe will make a perfect gift this Christmas is the Kodak 2150SE 4-in-1. This model not only prints, scans and copies but also has a fax facility as well. One of the best features of this printer is the ability to print direct from your mobile device. Don’t worry about paying over the odds on this one, as Walmart is about to offer you a great deal.

These are just five of a huge list of printers; we just thought we would give you a sample of some of the better choices over the holiday season. If you would like some more ideas on other products, then visit our 2011 gift guide.

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While there are obviously far more expensive laptops available on the market, this one will set you back around $300-400, unless you find it available at a special price from a retailer offering a discount on it during the holidays.

We can tell you that laptop comes equipped with an AMD Dual-Core E-350 Accelerated Processor with 3GB of RAM on top. You’ll be able to handle a decent level of graphics performance as well, as it also comes equipped with a AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics card.

Other specs include a 320GB hard drive, a carrying weight of just 5.5 pounds and of course a 15.6-inch inch LED high-definition widescreen display to enjoy everything on. Laptops are getting cheap by the day at the moment and you can bet that eagle-eyed consumers will be waiting to see what laptops will be discounted this year as part of the annual holiday sales.

If you’re interested in picking one of these up, you can find a detailed specs list here, including information on battery life.

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Recently Pre-Central managed to get their hands on some TouchPad Go promotional material and a full spec sheet, to say the least this tablet had a lot of potential, however now we know that HP has no plans to release it, it’s a shame really – here’s why.

Let’s start with specs, this tablet was going to feature a 6.95 inch ISP display which outputs at 1024 x 768, a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcoom processor, 1GB of RAM and Qualcomm’s Adreno 220 graphics processor (GPU). There would have been 16GB and 32GB variants available and no-matter which model you chose there would be a 5 megapixel camera on the rear, a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, stereo speakers, Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS. It looks like 3G and 4G versions of the Go were also planned.

According to sources this tablet would have been roughly 13mm thick and would have weighed no more than one pound – below you can two image which promote the tablet’s GPS and creative functionality, you can see full sized versions of these image via the Pre-Central link in the second paragraph of this article.

Ignoring the display size there is one other major difference in design between the original HP TouchPad and the TouchPad Go, the TouchPad Go has been designed for use in landscape, the tablet’s buttons and cameras give this away.

We can’t help but wonder if thing would have been different if the HP TouchPad Go was HP’s first-ever webOS tablet, we haven’t seen a lot of 7-inch tablets of late, therefore it may have found a niche in the market – we will never know.

Do you think the HP TouchPad Go would have sold well?

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HP’s TouchPad was not a perfect device; in fact it was pretty low down in the tablet market. One thing can always help a device sell like hotcakes, and in this case it was a price of $99.

We heard about the price increase last week, which left some people drooling at the deal they missed. Today we hear that the UK will be getting 6,000 more HP TouchPad’s, but this time they will be only for the brands employees, although there are 16,500 UK workers. The models will be mostly 32GB, although there will be around 300 of the 16GB version, which was confirmed in this article.

While other partners of HP also want some of the devices, the company is looking after their employees first. Do you think this is the right decision? Some of the companies’ resellers can still get TouchPad’s but it will be via auction sites, and at a much higher price.

It seems crazy that a device that HP marketed was so unsuccessful, and didn’t have the right direction from HP is now doing so well in sales, and not only because of the cheap price last month, but also thanks to the hype surrounding the tablet. Maybe they need to take a leaf out of Apple’s book when it comes to building hype around a product. It will not be long to Black Friday, so those that missed out are sure to find an equally good deal this November.

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According to ITProPortal if you go to PC Worlds online store and enter the voucher code TABLET5 you can get the 32GB version of the TouchPad for £236.55. For your money you get the wireless charging dock and TouchPad case. This is obviously a move to get rid of the probably big stock of accessories the store has, and you have to wonder if they held remaining TouchPad’s back for this reason.

The final production run of the tablet PC is not expected to be ready until the end of next month, and is unlikely to make it into retail stores. Consumers are unable to use the retailers online service to reserve for collection in store, and is available for delivery only but some stores may still have some stock left.

We have already brought you the news that consumers who purchased the TouchPad and the Pre3 before the fire sales will be offered the difference back by HP. This is only for customers who registered their product before August 23rd.

It is not known how much stock the retailer has left so if the price is still low enough for you get in quick. The TouchPad is still being advertised for £429.99 at Expansys.com but they are advising they have no shipping times for the unit. Wouldn’t have thought anyone would be interested at that price though.

Will you pay the price PC World is offering the HP TouchPad for?

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