Love it or hate it, Windows 8 was Microsoft first big attempt to design an operating system that runs equally well on desktop PCs and tablets. A lot of folks aren’t fans… and there are rumors that while the next major release of Windows will still support touch-friendly “Modern” style apps, it’ll also be a […]
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Canvas LapTab tablet dual boots Windows, Android
Sure, Asus, Intel, and AMD are all working laptops and tablets that can run Android and Windows software simultaneously, but does that mean there’s no room for a traditional dual boot system that can run them one at a time? Indian company Micromax hopes there’s a market for a dual boot tablet, because the company’s coming […]
Hands-on with the Lenovo Yoga 2 11 ($529 Bay Trail convertible tablet)
Meet the cheapest member of the Lenovo Yoga convertible PC family to feature an Intel processor. The Yoga 2 11 is a notebook with an 11.6 inch display which you can fold back until it rests opposite the keyboard so you can use the system as a tablet. It looks a lot like the Intel […]
Buy a touchscreen Windows PC, get $25 in Windows Store credit
Thinking about buying a Windows PC with a touchscreen this month? Microsoft’s looking to sweeten the deal a bit. If you buy a Windows tablet or touchscreen laptop or desktop from a participating retailer by December 28th, 2013, you’ll get a $25 gift card to spend on apps and games from the Windows Store. Participating […]
Windows, Windows RT and Windows Phone: At least one will probably die
Microsoft currently has 3 operating systems for consumer devices: Windows, Windows RT, and Windows Phone. And according to the new head of Windows, Julie Larson-Green, that’s at least one too many. Speaking at the UBS Global Technology Summit recently, she told attendees that eventually “we are not going to have three.” While Larson-Green didn’t elaborate, […]
Windows 8.1 hits the streets (and maybe your PC)
About a year after releasing Windows 8, Microsoft is making Windows 8.1 available as a free update starting October 17th. You can also purchase a downloadable copy. Starting October 18th you’ll be able to buy boxed copies in stores, and odds are that most new computers on store shelves will have Windows 8.1 preloaded. For the most part Windows […]
Hands-on: Is the Dell Venue 8 Pro a “Just Right” Size?
Most Windows tablets that have popped up in the last year tended to be on the larger side. There are a few below 11 inches, many 11.6 inchers around, and some 13.3 and 14 on the shelves. It’s easy to understand why this is–Windows 8 tablets are supposed to be just as good for productivity […]
Hands-on: Dell’s Venue 11 Pro Should Make the Surface 2 Nervous
Dell’s new Venue 11 Pro Windows 8.1 tablet is gunning for the Surface 2/Pro 2 big time. It’s about the same size, works with a couple of different keyboard docks/covers, and supports active pen input. It does all this while coming off as lighter and more comfortable to hold. The specs aren’t exactly the same, […]
Windows 8.1 is up for pre-order for $119 and up
Windows 8.1 hits the streets October 18th, and it’ll be available as a free update for anyone already running Windows 8. But a full license costs $120, while Windows 8.1 Pro runs $200. If you don’t feel like waiting until mid-October to pull out your wallet, you can place a pre-order now at the Microsoft […]
Microsoft introduces Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 tablets
Microsoft second-generation Surface tablets look an awful lot like the models released in 2012. But they have faster processors, more versatile kickstands, longer battery life, and other improvements. The company is also offering new accessories including a a desktop dock, a keyboard case that also serves as an extra battery for your Surface tablet, and […]