Tag Archives: tablet

Sony Xperia Tablet Z

The waterproof Sony Xperia Tablet Z has a full HD display and incredibly slim dimensions

Surface Pro review – Microsoft tablet offers true power computing on the move

The Surface Pro is both a tiny Ultrabook and a bulky Windows 8 tablet. Is the Surface Pro the one device to rule them all? Here’s our Surface Pro UK review. Updated 16 May 2013.        

Tablet shipments to outpace laptops in 2013, NPD says

New tablet shipments will outnumber laptops for the first time in 2013, as touch display capabilities drive buying patterns rather than new operating systems like Windows 8 and Windows RT, research firm NPD DisplaySearch reported on Monday.        

Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx review – Windows 8 laptop and tablet priced to shift

Lenovo’s Atom-based Windows 8 tablet-laptop hybrid is lightweight and usable, but build quality doesn’t cut it. Here’s our Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx review.        

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.        

Acer introduces $169 Android tablet

Acer has placed its bet in the tablet wars on low pricing, introducing a US$169 Android tablet with a 7.9-inch screen.        

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 review

Lenovo’s ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a Windows 8 Pro tablet with its own stylus aimed at business users and mobile workers. Read our Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 review to find out more.        

Dell XPS 12 convertible Ultrabook: a tablet and laptop hybrid

Dell XPS 12 convertible Ultrabook, is supposed to be a laptop/tablet hybrid, but it’s clutching at straws when claiming to be a tablet. Think of this more as a decent laptop, that can sort of be used as a tablet.

Asus VivoTab Smart ME400 review: the Windows 8 tablet to rival Microsoft’s Surface?

We take a look at Asus’ new 10-inch tablet running full Windows 8. Here’s our Asus VivoTab Smart ME400 review.

HP Envy x2 review: a Windows 8 tablet or laptop? It’s both!

HP’s Envy X2 claims to offer the best of both laptop and tablet worlds. But can any hybrid device really do that? Read our review of the HP Envy X2 to find out whether it’s the right Windows 8 computer for you.

Dell XPS 10 Tablet review – basic Windows 8 RT tablet has great battery life

The Dell XPS 10 is a decent Windows 8 RT hybrid tablet and laptop offering spectacular battery life. Here’s our Dell XPS 10 Tablet review.

Asus Transformer Book 13-inch Tablet Convertible Arrives in Japan

The Asus Transformer Book is going to be the latest entry into the blossoming Windows 8 laptop to tablet convertible category.  Though it was announced last summer, the Asus “TransBook” (as they’re now calling it) has suffered from a much delayed release and just this week will go on sale in Japan, followed in the [...]

Asus’ mammoth tablet, desktop hybrid combines Android, Windows 8

Asustek has announced it will soon begin U.S. shipments of an all-in-one PC that can be an Android 4.1 tablet, or a fully functional desktop running Windows 8 when attached to a docking station.

Surface Pro review – if Microsoft can’t make the perfect Windows 8 hybrid laptop and tablet, who can?

The Surface Pro is both a tiny Ultrabook and a bulky Windows 8 tablet. Is the Surface Pro the one device to rule them all? Here’s our Surface Pro review.

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 arrives in Australia

PC manufacturer, Lenovo, has launched its ThinkPad Tablet 2 in Australia through distributors Ingram Micro and Synnex, following the product’s US release in late December.

Lenovo’s hybrid laptops get smaller with the Yoga 11S, Helix tablet

Lenovo continued its deluge of new Windows 8 product offerings at CES 2013, with key additions to its line of Windows 8 hybrid laptops announced Monday, including a smaller IdeaPad Yoga 11S. These new laptops follow up on the company’s earlier announcements of touch-based additions to its IdeaPad and ThinkPad clamshell line.

Lenovo Announces ThinkPad Helix Laptop to Tablet Convertible

Lenovo is on an innovation tear of late and that streak continues with the announcement today of the ThinkPad Helix.  Lenovo is calling the ThinkPad Helix a “rip and flip” design, meaning the screen can separate completely from the keyboard base and act as a pure tablet weighing 835 grams (1.84lbs) or it can be [...]

Sony Xperia Tablet S

The Sony Xperia Tablet S could be the ideal family tablet, thanks to guest accounts and a splash-proof seal

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Shows up for Sale, Starting at $649

The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 10.1” tablet that was supposed to be available in October, but then got pushed back due to undisclosed circumstances from Lenovo, is now back on Lenovo.com and can be ordered with delivery sometime in January.  Unfortunately, this completely misses the holiday season if you were hoping to put it under [...]

Intel outlines Ultrabook, tablet, smartphone plans for CES 2013

No mention of any desktop product announcements, though

HP brings tablet functionality to new EliteBook Revolve

Hewlett-Packard is bringing a twist to its business laptop design with the new EliteBook Revolve, which is the company’s first Windows 8 touchscreen laptop that can double up as a tablet in some circumstances.

OLPC cancels XO-3 tablet, downplays need for new hardware

One Laptop Per Child has cancelled plans to release its XO-3 tablet, although technology from that project could still be used in other products, OLPC Chairman Nicholas Negroponte said.

Gemini Devices JoyTAB! 9.7" Tablet PC

This 10in tablet is an absolute bargain

Archos 80 Cobalt Android tablet aims at the mid-range

Ice Cream Sandwich device features full Google Play support

Gigabyte joins Windows 8 party with tablet, ultrabook, and gaming laptops

Gigabyte on Thursday introduced its Windows 8 lineup, including a slate, a convertible ultrabook and gaming laptops–all of which are powered by Intel processors. What Gigabyte didn’t announce, however, were prices and availability for its Windows 8 offerings.