Windows 8 has made a big splash at the recently concluded Computex event, which is hardly surprising. Microsoft has also promised an official launch of its next gen OS in October and Computex was the last big event for the Richmond based company to showcase their latest creation. The touch friendly Windows 8 has already earned critical acclaim and the recent sightings of the OS … [Read more...] about Windows 8 Makes a Big Impact at Computex
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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet Running Windows 8
If you have been wondering what Lenovo has been up to during this year's edition of Computex, they had a new ThinkPad tablet up for display. The tablet is built around the new Intel Medfield Atom chipset and runs Windows 8 with a 11.6 inch display up front. Cameras are along the front and back of the tablet, along with USB and HDMI ports and a SD card slot on the sides. Full … [Read more...] about Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet Running Windows 8
Texas Instruments Shows Off Windows RT Tablet at Computex 2012
Texas Instruments is showing off a new tablet prototype running Windows RT at Computex in Taipei. However, it's a closed door affair and nobody is allowed to touch the device, let alone film it. OMAP product manager Bill Crean has provided a demo of the tablet and it became immediately clear why the audience was not allowed a feel of the device; it's still very much a work in … [Read more...] about Texas Instruments Shows Off Windows RT Tablet at Computex 2012
Toshiba Developing Windows 8 Convertible Tablet
While it was expected that Windows 8 would be the star attraction of Computex 2012, what did come as a surprise was the number of convertible tablets that manufacturers put up on display. Toshiba also has a convertible tablet to show off (predictably running Windows 8), joining others such as Acer, Asus, and Samsung. Toshiba seems to be a little more secretive of its device. … [Read more...] about Toshiba Developing Windows 8 Convertible Tablet
Microsoft Denies HTC Windows 8 Early Advantage
The Taiwan based Hi Tech Company, better known as HTC, has been struck off Microsoft’s favored list of companies allowed to build devices based on the Windows 8 platform. Microsoft opines that HTC does not make enough devices and lacks experience with tablets. This is critical for Microsoft when it is up against established players such as iOS and Android. HTC has only had two … [Read more...] about Microsoft Denies HTC Windows 8 Early Advantage
Samsung Series 5 And Series 7 Hybrid Tablet Debuts At Computex 2012
Tablet devices that dock into a keyboard seems to be the future. Lenovo started it all with its IdeaPad U1 Hybrid Tablet which never entered markets. Asus took the concept further with its popular Transformer range while Acer has also announced a hybrid tablet named the W510 based on the same concept. Now Samsung too has made it to that club with the launch of its Series 5 … [Read more...] about Samsung Series 5 And Series 7 Hybrid Tablet Debuts At Computex 2012
Asus Transformer AiO Debuts at Computex
Asus is going totally ballistic, offering different devices running Windows 8 at the ongoing Computex event. Asus wants to have its presence felt in all forms of computing based on the Windows 8 platform, starting from 10.1 inch sized tablet PCs in the form of Tablet 600 and Tablet 810 to the massive 18.4 inch sized Transformer AiO all-in-one device that also doubles up as a … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer AiO Debuts at Computex
Asus Taichi Laptop/Tablet Hybrid Debuts at Computex 2012
Asus has taken the laptop and the tablet to a new high in the form of the Taichi that it showcased at the ongoing Computex event. What makes the Taichi special is that it offers two displays, one on either side of the laptop lid. The Taichi is almost as thin and light as the company's Zenbook line of ultrabooks, though the one distinguishing factor in favor of the Taichi is (of … [Read more...] about Asus Taichi Laptop/Tablet Hybrid Debuts at Computex 2012
Acer Iconia W700 & Iconia W510 Debuts at Computex 2012
Acer has come up with two touchscreen Windows 8 based tablets, the Iconia W510 and Iconia W700, at the 2012 edition of Computex. The Iconia W700 is the larger of the two, being all of 11.6 inches and sporting a full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel display. The tablet is also paired with a desktop docking unit that holds the tablet securely. The W700 tablet includes a USB 3.0 port while … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia W700 & Iconia W510 Debuts at Computex 2012
Asus Debuts Tablet 600 And Tablet 810 At Computex 2012
As expected, Windows 8 is turning out to be the draw at this year's Computex event and the first round clearly belongs to Asus. The Taiwanese manufacturer is showing off many new products with the latest touchscreen friendly OS. Launched today is the Tablet 600 and 810, both of which are Windows based. To begin with, the Tablet 600 is a step above the Transformer Prime with … [Read more...] about Asus Debuts Tablet 600 And Tablet 810 At Computex 2012