Acer waits for Windows RT 8.1 to make tablet decision
Acer is waiting for the next version of Windows RT, due in the second half of this year, before deciding whether to release a tablet that runs on that OS.
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Asus FonePad
A 7in smartphone might look a little ridiculous, but the FonePad makes total sense as a budget 3G tablet
Laptop makers turn to Android after Windows 8 woes
With Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system struggling to boost laptop and PC sales, vendors are reportedly turning to Android.
Windows 8 touch laptop prices to hit $200 by the holidays, Intel CEO says
Intel held its first quarter earnings call for 2013 on Tuesday, and the Q&A with analysts afterwards was full of bold declarations about how cheap touch-enabled PCs and other Intel-loaded touchable gadgets were going to get.
Lenovo redesigns ThinkPad, drops weight by a quarter
Lenovo is updating the design of its ThinkPad laptops to keep them up-to-date in a market where computers are getting thinner and lighter at a fast rate.
KFC to offer free Wi-Fi
KFC has announced it will offer free Wi-Fi in partnership with The Cloud.
Acer C7 Chromebook
Has Acer made the best Chromebook yet?
Lenovo ThinkPad W530 review
The Lenovo ThinkPad W530 is a business tool of a laptop, albeit with a home entertainment 15.6in widescreen for watching films.
Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Ultrabook for $450 at Newegg
The price of Ultrabooks is dropping, Newegg.com is now offering the Lenovo U310 for an incredible price of $449.99 with an Intel Core i3 3rd generation processor. The IdeaPad U310 is a 13” screen notebook that has a weight of 3.7lbs, is only 0.71” thick and has great battery life of up to 7 hours. [...]
Surface Pro vs. the world: How much PC can you get for $1000?
Looks can be deceiving, and that’s definitely the case with Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Pro tablet. At first glance, the Surface Pro seems barely different than the Surface RT. Thicker, sure, but a casual once-over could miss that detail, and it otherwise mimics the size and aesthetic of its ARM-powered predecessor.
Google Maps for iOS 6 launches on iPhone, iPod Touch
Google Maps is now available on iOS, saving countless customers from the horrible mess that is Apple Maps
Microsoft: Most PCs running pirated Windows in China have security issues
Microsoft has launched a new anti-piracy campaign in China, which intends to highlight the security risks of buying counterfeit software.
Lenovo ThinkPad Twist review
A business-orientated hybrid laptop and tablet running Windows 8 Pro, the Lenovo ThinkPad Twist is an intriguing device. Here’s our Lenovo ThinkPad Twist review.
Intel outlines Ultrabook, tablet, smartphone plans for CES 2013
No mention of any desktop product announcements, though
Gigabyte X11
Carbon fibre might make the X11 one of the lightest Ultrabooks around, but is that enough?
Samsung announces Galaxy S3 Mini UK launch date
Shares the name, but cut-down features not in keeping with Galaxy brand
AMD launches new FX processors
8-core enthusiast Piledriver CPUs set their sights on Intel’s Core i5
Citrix lets users access PCs and Macs from Kindle Fire
Citrix Systems has released an enhanced GoToMyPC app for Android devices allowing anyone with an Android phone or tablet, including Amazon’s Kindle Fire family, to access their Internet-connected Mac or PC over a mobile network.
IDF 2012: Intel teams up with Nuance for Ultrabook voice recognition
Looking to compete with Google and Apple’s own voice features
NEC sells shares in Lenovo, Japan PC joint venture unaffected
NEC has sold for about US$230 million shares in Chinese computer maker Lenovo it acquired last year when the companies formed a joint venture to produce PCs in Japan.
The Ultrabook Revolution
The PC is undergoing its most radical makeover since the advent of the IBM PC three decades ago. Ultrabooks and Windows 8 are leading the charge. Slim Ultrabook designs succeed where netbooks failed, delivering performance, battery life, and a full-featured computing experience. Ultrabooks, once seen as mere copies of Apple’s MacBook Air, are now extending [...]
Dell Latitude E6330 review
The Dell Latitude E6330 is a business-oriented laptop that shines at performing business-oriented tasks. Here’s our Dell Latitude E6330 review.
Smartphones and Laptops: New Ways to Pair Them
Each new gadget brings speculation about what older device it will replace–full-featured laptops supplant desktops, while ever-smarter phones relieve you from carrying a laptop on occasion. But don’t overlook the partnerships that can result. Soon, for instance, you’ll be able to use an Ultrabook to charge your phone wirelessly, or you’ll be able to transfer [...]
New Dell XPS 14 L421X Ultrabook Available for $1,099
Dell has added a new member to its XPS family, the XPS 14 L421X is an Ultrabook style laptop with thin looks and design but beefy specs. The L421X is clad in a machined aluminum magnesium alloy case and is a mere 0.81-inches thick. It’s weight of 4.6 pounds is a little on the heavy [...]
Nokia 808 PureView available for UK pre-order
The 41 megapixel smartphone is here and available to order from Amazon UK this week
