Asus debuts desktop-laptop-tablet dual-boot hybrid
TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 3 (UPI) — Taiwanese computer manufacturer Asus says its new Transformer Book Trio “three-in-one” laptop-desktop-tablet hybrid will run both Android and Windows 8. The Trio can be placed into a desktop dock, or used as an Android tablet or Windows 8 laptop, switching between OSes at the touch of a button, Asus [...]
Samsung patents show tablet designs with built-in kickstands and flexible screen
When the Microsoft Surface tablet was first introduced, while it may not have been the best tablet on the market, it did introduce some cutting edge features. One being the smart cover with integrated touch keyboard; the other was abuilt-in kickstand, negating the need for people to have to go out and buy an extra [...]
Acer Aspire R7 is a Hybrid Offering a Rather Unusual Design
Acer has decided to announce a number of devices today, including the rumored Iconia A1 tablet of which we talked about only in the previous article. Now we’d like to show you yet another Acer device that seems more than interesting, coming with the Microsoft Windows 8 OS. The Acer Aspire R7 has been designed so [...]
Epson Endeavor S 11.6 inch slider-style Windows 8 tablet hits Japan
Epson may be better known for making printers than computers in the US. But if you happen to live in Japan, you can pick up the company’s latest Windows 8 portable. It’s called the Epson Endeavor S NY10S, and it’s an 11.6 inch slider-style tablet with a pull-out keyboard that hides behind the display when [...]
Intel’s Haswell ‘North Cape’ prototype can switch screen size in tablet mode
Back at CES in January, we only caught a glimpse of Intel’s Haswell-running tablet-laptop hybrid prototype. There weren’t very many details on how this so-called “North Cape” device works, but at Intel’s Innovation Future Showcase in London this week, Engadget got a closer look, helping us fill in the blanks on this prototype and hint at what we [...]
Tiny tablets to cure what ails you
The ThinkPad Tablet 2. Source: Supplied TABLETS don’t have to be big to deliver the goods. * THINKPAD TABLET 2Lenovo, $749lenovo.com.auRating: 4/5 As much as you might love your tablet, there are times when you need something more. The ThinkPad is a lightweight, Windows 8, 10.1-inch tablet (565g and about 10mm thick), with an 8-megapixel [...]
Rumored Acer Aspire P3 Tablet-Ultrabook Hybrid May Come With Windows 8
It seems that lately notebook devices are not as appealing as they once were. With Windows 8 going on a new path towards what is going to be a fully featured touch interface, most users oriented towards purchasing a new device are set to finding a touch-oriented tablet or hybrid that provides a new experience. [...]
Samsung Lunches ATIV Smart PC Pro Win 8 Tablet
Samsung has launched a new enhanced version of its Ativ Smart PC Pro 700 that now comes equipped with LTE 4G radio for enhanced connectivity. Needless to say, the added functionality comes at a price. Quite a hefty one at that, with it being around $400 more than its Wi-Fi only version. The Ativ Smart [...]
Logitech Announces Keyboard Folio Cases For iPad and iPad mini
Logitech has expanded its tablet accessory lineup with two new keyboard folio cases for the iPad and iPad mini. The new cases both feature built-in Bluetooth keyboards, and are designed to protect both the front and back of your tablet. Logitech promises the keyboard provides a “traditional typing experience” on both the iPad and iPad [...]
Microsoft lands design patents for the Surface tablet’s Touch Cover keyboard
Microsoft would certainly argue that its Surface tablet design is iconic. The company is doing more than simply extolling the virtues of kickstands and VaporMg casings, however. It just obtained a trio of design patents that cover both the Touch Cover keyboard and the magnetic coupling on the tablet that so often gives Microsoft something [...]
How Microsoft’s Surface tablet was born
Microsoft’s Surface tablet. (Credit: Microsoft) Microsoft faced a few key challenges in developing its Surface tablet, according to team leader Panos Panay. In an interview with the Verge, Panay offered some tidbits detailing the tricky evolution of Surface. The Surface team’s general manager said that Microsoft had two goals in mind for Surface RT, code-named [...]
Asus to Release 18-Inch Android Tablet on April 12
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I wish I could pick up my PC’s monitor off my desk and use it as an Android tablet,” Asus has just the gadget for you. It’s the Asus Transformer AiO P1801, and when it comes out on April 12 it’ll cost $1,299 — the same price as a [...]
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