Windows 8 Coverage
Three years after Microsoft redeemed for the sins of Vista with the launch of Windows 7, another new Windows is upon us. Quite unlike its conservative predecessor, Windows 8 represents a huge departure from the way things used to work. A touch-based “Modern UI” interface now lies at the heart of the Windows experience, which brings a wave of tablet hardware to go along with it. Here’s everything you need to know about the tectonic shift the Windows universe is undergoing – and where it will take us.
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Windows Store 2.0: Windows 8.1 will feature fixes to messy store interface
The upcoming Windows 8.1 OS upgrade is going to feature a hefty update to the currently messy Windows Store. Windows Store 2.0 will feature a very polished interface with some nice user-friendly features.
Asus ViVoPC specs revealed, can hold up to 16GB of RAM
Asus has finally released some specifications concerning its miniature PC, the ViVoPc. The bite size computer features an Intel processor, up to 16GB of system memory, and a quick releasing case topper that gives access to memory bays.
HP claims Windows XP’s downfall will boost PC sales
HP execs don't believe that Microsoft's Windows 8 will bring in the necessary interest to increase sales. Instead, the company thinks the demise of Windows XP will cause a boost in sales for the PC market.
Rumors swirl about potential 8-inch Microsoft ‘Surface 2′ tablet
Is it possible that we will see a Microsoft Surface 2 tablet in the near future? A variety of websites seem to think so and some interesting developments point towards the impending release of a new Microsoft tablet.
7-inch Windows 8 Bay Trail tablet from Inventec unveiled at Computex
Computex 2013 sees the unveiling of the Inventec Lyon, a small 7-inch Windows 8 tablet that features an Intel Bay Trail processor, a 1280 x 800 resolution IPS screen, and weighs only one pound.
Asus unveils Republic of Gamers G750 laptop with Thunderbolt, Nvidia GTX 765M GPU
Asus unleashes its17-inch RoG G750 gaming laptop at Computex 2013. For $1,400, you get a next-gen Intel Core i7 chip, Nvidia GTX 765M discrete graphics, a Thunderbolt port, and even dual-SSD storage.
Dell XPS 18 Review
How would you like an 18-inch tablet? Perhaps that sounds crazy, but it’s what Dell offers with its XPS 18 all-in-one hybrid PC. This do-it-all system is meant to replace both your desktop and your iPad, but the size (and price) set up hurdles you many not…
- Pros: Large, high-quality display, Solid bundled peripherals
- Cons: A handful of poorly located ports, Optional $99 charging...
Microsoft will ship ‘small’ Windows 8 tablets with free copy of Office 2013
Microsoft is adding even more software to Windows 8 tablets. The company announced at Computex 2013 that "small" Windows 8 tablets will ship with free copies of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013.