Chinese device maker Chuwi has been making dual OS tablets capable of running Android and Windows for a little while. Now the company has launched a new model sporting an Intel Atom x5-8300 Cherry Trail processor, Windows 10 and Android 5.1 The Chuwi Hi10 is available from AliExpress for about $250, and it has some […]
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Pipo X9: Windows/Android mini PC with an 8.9 inch touchscreen
Chinese device maker Pipo launched a funny-looking device called the Pipo X8 earlier this year. It’s kind of mashup between a mini-desktop computer and a tablet. The wedge-shaped device has the same kind of hardware you’d expect form a cheap tablet, including a 7 inch touchscreen, but it has a thicker case and more ports than […]
Cube i6 Air tablet hits China for under $150 (Runs both Android and Windows)
Chinese device maker Cube launched a dual OS tablet called the Cube i6 Air 3G earlier this year. It runs both Android and Windows, has a high-resolution display, features surprisingly strong performance, and a relatively low price tag: you can buy the Cube i6 Air 3G for under $200. I was pretty impressed with the […]
Cube i6 Air 3G dual-boot tablet giveaway
The Cube i6 Air 3G is a tablet with a 9.7 inch, 2048 x 1536 pixel display, an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor, and surprisingly strong performance at some tasks such as transcoding videos, according to tests I ran while reviewing the tablet. But the most interesting thing about the Cube i6 Air 3G […]
Ugoos UM3 TV box dual boots Android and Ubuntu
The Ugoos UM3 is a small box that you can plug into your TV to run Android apps. But unlike most devices that fit that description, this one can also run Ubuntu Linux. That means you could use it to stream videos from YouTube or Netflix, play music from Pandora or Spotify, or play Android […]
Cube i6 Air 3G dual-boot Android/Windows tablet review
Looking for a low-cost tablet? There are hundreds of models that run Android or Windows software. Trying to decide which operating system to use? Generally if you want a wide selection of touch-friendly, full-screen apps you’re probably better off with Android. If you want support for desktop apps including Office, Firefox, or Photoshop, you’re better […]
Chuwi Vi10 is a 10.6 inch Windows/Android dual-OS tablet
Dual-boot tablets that can run Windows and Android software seem to be all the rage in China these days. But the Chuwi Vi10 manages to stand out from an increasingly crowded field thanks to a few special features, including two full-sized USB ports, a detachable keyboard dock, and a 10.6 inch display. The tablet should […]
New dual-boot TV boxes run Android + Ubuntu or Windows
Like the idea of a TV box that runs Android and has access to thousands of apps including Netflix, Hulu Plus, and XBMC, but don’t want to buy one unless it can also handle desktop apps like Office or LibreOffice? No problem: there are a handful of dual-boot devices on the market that let you […]
Onda’s dual OS tablets support shared Android, Windows folders
A handful of Chinese tablet and TV box makers have started offering models that dual boot Android and Windows software. That means you can run Android apps or games on your tablet, reboot into Windows and fire up Windows apps (or Windows desktop apps). Now one company is going a step further by letting you easily share […]
Pipo X7S is a dual-boot, Windows and Android TV box
A few months ago Chinese gadget maker Pipo launched a small computer/TV box with an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor and Windows 8.1 with Bing software. It’s called the Pipo X7 and it sells for about $114 and up at AliExpress. Now the company has a new model called the Pipo X7S. It has the […]