Asus VivoBook S200 and VivoBook S400 review: first look

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012

With yesterday’s launch events in London and New York, Asus introduced its glittering new range of Windows 8 devices to the world. In amongst a host of familiar tablets, laptops and convertibles from this year’s Computex and IFA trade shows, however, Asus slipped in a little surprise with the arrival of its affordable touchscreen not-quite-but-almost-Ultrabooks, the 11.6in VivoBook S200 and 14in VivoBook S400.

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Dell Latitude 6430u review: first look

Thursday, September 20th, 2012

If you’ve been trying in vain to sneak an Ultrabook through on expenses, Dell’s first business-centric Ultrabook, the Latitude 6430u, could be just the ticket. With enterprise-class security features and a chassis built to withstand the rigorous MIL-STD-810G military testing specifications, this is set to be the toughest, most practical Ultrabook yet.

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Dell Latitude 10 review: first look

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

We knew it was coming, but Dell has finally unveiled its business-friendly Windows 8 tablet, the Latitude 10. With a full-fat version of Windows 8 Pro, and Intel’s Clover Trail Atom processors at the helm, this 10.1in tablet could be just what many businesses have been waiting for.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera review: first look

Friday, September 7th, 2012

Windows 8 was the OS on everyone’s lips at IFA 2012, but Google’s Android OS popped up in the most unusual places. In addition to its range of Windows 8 tablets, Samsung embraced its eccentric side and unveiled its Android 4.1-powered snapper, the Galaxy Camera.

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Samsung Ativ Smart PC and Ativ Smart PC Pro review: first look

Monday, September 3rd, 2012

Following hot on the heels of its Windows RT-powered Ativ Tab, Samsung seized the IFA 2012 moment and unveiled two full-sized Windows 8 tablets, the Ativ Smart PC and its pricier cousin, the Ativ Smart PC Pro.

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Samsung Ativ Tab with Windows RT review: first look

Friday, August 31st, 2012

It’s been a long wait to see Windows RT in action, but here it is – and unsurprisingly it’s rather a lot like Windows 8.

Samsung introduced three Windows 8 tablets in Berlin, and while the Ativ Smart PC and Smart PC Pro are Intel-powered devices, the Samsung Ativ Tab is the long-awaited ARM-powered Windows RT baby of the three.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 review: first look

Friday, August 31st, 2012

In the race to create the ultimate Windows 8 convertible, IFA 2012 has witnessed a whole spectrum of cutting-edge tablet designs. Now, Lenovo’s stepped up to the mark with its IdeaPad Yoga 13, an ingeniously designed 13in Ultrabook that’s capable of contorting itself from a slim-and-light laptop into a giant-sized tablet.

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Sony VAIO Tap 20 review: first look

Friday, August 31st, 2012

Windows 8 has been the catalyst for a new breed of touch-friendly devices at IFA 2012, but unlike most we’ve seen, Sony’s VAIO Tap 20 isn’t one you’re likely to sling in a bag. Instead, this is Sony’s attempt to usher touch into the home with its vision of a family-friendly, table-top PC.

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Toshiba Satellite U920T review: first look

Thursday, August 30th, 2012

If you’re a fan of Windows 8, there’s no better place to be than Berlin — IFA 2012 is awash with the new breed of touch-friendly tablets. Now, Toshiba’s taken advantage of its IFA presence to add another one to the list: the Satellite U920T.

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Dell XPS Duo 12 and XPS 10 review: first look

Thursday, August 30th, 2012

2012 is shaping up to be the year of the Windows 8 tablet at IFA 2012, and Dell’s seized the moment with an XPS-branded pair of convertible Windows 8 tablets. While the XPS Duo 12 delivers a, quite literally, novel twist on the form factor, the XPS 10 takes the Windows RT route to a more classic, convertible hybrid tablet.

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