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Acer was quite active at the IFA 2012 trade event in Berlin recently, unveiling a brand new tablet and tablet hybrid as well as two new versions of laptops. The laptops will come supporting Windows 8 and are your typical devices containing large, sunken chiclet keyboards with numeric keypads and instant-on characteristics that you typically find in smartphones or tablets. The Acer M3 measures 0.9″ thin and weighs in at 5 lbs. In addition to that, it features a frameless, 15.6″ display inside a dark aluminum chassis. The M3 also runs a third-generation Intel core processor along with an Nvidia GeForce GT640M GPU that is capable of handlingRead More →

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Lenovo has officially announced its Windows 8 ThinkPad Tablet 2 this week, which is aimed at professional users. However, the company’s consumer side is also preparing for its very own Windows 8 products, including the its IdeaPad Yoga, which was first unveiled earlier in the year at the Consumer Electronics Show. What’s interesting about the design of this newest product is that it looks like a regular laptop until the screen folds backwards to morph into a tablet. The device is scheduled to hit the market about the same time as the general availability of Windows 8, which is scheduled to come out around OctoberRead More →

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According to a statement from Dell’s CEO, touchscreen laptops and tablets launching with the upcoming Windows 8 operating system will have a slightly higher pricetag than the ones without touchscreens. This seems pretty natural, though Dell is planning on offering a full compliment of Windows 8 products as soon as Microsoft releases the OS according to Michael Dell. According to Dell, “The touchscreen Windows 8 products will occupy higher price bands, which could mean higher profit margins for Dell. Unlike other Windows transitions, this is a transition where you are going to need a new PC. Touch capabilities could drive more people to buy WindowsRead More →

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According to insider sources, the first wave of Intel-based Windows 8 tablets are expected to hit store shelves this November. According to one source who reported to CNET on the subject, “The schedule is tight. Looking at what windows is trying to achieve not only with a new OS, but a new OS that needs to run four to five architectures — three ARM, Intel, and AMD.” One thing that the source mentioned that is very interesting is that we should expect more than just Windows 8 tablets. According to the source, over 50% of the 12+ designs will be hybrids, or convertible tablets. These designsRead More →

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A new tablet was just unveiled at CES 2012, this one aimed completely at gamers. That’s right, Razer, which is known for making high quality gaming peripherals, unveiled its latest concept idea at CES 2012, a 10.1″ gaming tablet that comes bundled with dual Hydra-style controllers and the performance of a gaming PC. At the unveiling event, Razer explained that the tablet, dubbed Project Fiona, has a 1,280 x 800 resolution touchscreen display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and features the third-generation Core i7 processor from Intel as well as a three-axis gyroscope, magnetometer and accelerometer that allow for increased mobility. In addition to that, RazerRead More →

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Many people assumed this day was coming, but now it is official. Dell has officially removed themselves from the netbook market. The company, who has made some decent laptops in the past, has decided to focus on creating new lines of Ultrabooks instead and, as of last Friday, has removed almost all signs of its 10″ netbooks from its online store. The 11″ Alienware MX11 is currently now the smallest netbook in Dell’s arsenal. Alison Garder, Marketing Director for Dell, confirmed the company’s view on netbooks in a recent interview stating, “Thin and powerful is where it is at for us.” Netbooks were supposed toRead More →

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Despite that fact that HP is discontinuing production of WebOS devices, it still appears as if the company is very much interested in the success of the WebOS platform as well as the growth of WebOS applications. While this is good news for the platform, it is especially good news for owners of the HP TouchPad tablet. The latest TouchPad news comes out of Wal-Mart who joins Best Buy in offering the rather popular tablet with purchase of a qualifying laptop. So, if you happen to be a developer, HP will allow you to pick up the WebOS tablet and a laptop, or two of the 32GBRead More →

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The big thing everybody will be looking for on this Black Friday will be tech. People will obviously be scrambling for HDTVs but others may find themselves seeking out other things, like a new laptop or tablet. It is expected that laptops and tablets will see a price drop come Black Friday and the first deal has already leaked. The first revealed tablet to get a Black Friday price drop is the Coby Kyros, selling at Fred’s for a whopping $99.95 but you can still get a coupon code depending to get a discount (visit this site). According to an image found in Fred’s Black FridayRead More →

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Shares for Intel, maker of the extremely popular Core i processors, rose in U.S. trading after the company predicted fourth quarter sales that exceeded the estimates of most analysts. Intel cited strong demand for laptop computers in emerging markets as one of the reasons for growth. According to  a statement from the company, revenue will increase to $14.7 billion, give or take $500 million. The average of projections from analysts compiled by Bloomberg only put the world’s largest chip manufacturer at a revenue of $14.2 billion. Fourth quarter gross margin, which is the percentage of sales after deducting production costs, is said to be aroundRead More →

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HP recently revealed to the media that the company is planning on delivering a future update to the HP TouchPad in order to boost the device’ s functionality. In addition to that, HP also added that it has witnessed “huge spikes” in TouchPad activation in the aftermath of the company’s decision to discount the tablet. HP cut the price of the device down to $100 back on August 19 which set off a buying frenzy at retailers and online. This action came after the company announced that it was shutting down its WebOS device business. The TouchPad got a discount because the TouchPad uses WebOSRead More →