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Buying replacement tech is never easy. It is ridiculously easy to get sucked into all of the typical gimmicks that many of the top companies are throwing at us. A tablet! A slightly smaller tablet! Another, even smaller tablet! Now don’t take this as bashing on tablets, but more so just bringing to light the gimmicks. Sometimes dealing with the touchscreen on tablets can get annoying. You are essentially working on a larger version of your smartphone, except your tablet doesn’t come included on your phone plan. What ever happened to just have a nice laptop? Nothing to crazy. Just a good, all around andRead More →

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Toshiba has released its ultra-high-res laptop the KIRAbook. The Toshiba KIRAbook is for the most part a decent ultrabook. There is no other screen like it in the Windows 8 market. It is thin and light, weighing just  3 pounds.  Toshiba claims the magnesium alloy casing is 90% stronger than the aluminum case of the Macbook Air.  The screen contains 3.7 million pixels. Unfortunately the KIRAbook has a smaller keyboard, and the track pad is less responsive than the Macbook Air. It appears Toshiba is attempting to outdo the Macbook air, but there is a lot to be left wanting. Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3537U Processor,Read More →

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Samsung is poised to release its new series of Windows 8 laptops, PCs and Ultrabooks with the release of Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system just around the corner. This new lineup from Samsung includes the Series 5 Ultra Touch as well as the Series 9 Premium Ultrabook, the Series 7 laptop and the Ativ Smart PCs. Each of these Win8 devices are currently available for pre-order with retail availability beginning on October 26. The Series 5 Ultra Touch is essentially a hybrid device, crossing an Ultrabook with a tablet. The device comes with a 10-point multitouch display, which has been optimized to work with allRead More →

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In a surprising turn of events, Lenovo has released official pricing information on its ThinkPad Tablet 2, the same tablet that is expected to be running Windows 8 Pro. This is surprising because PC makers don’t typically release this kind of information on models that have yet to be released, at least not without having a few teeth pulled first. According to the company, the new tablet will have a launch day price scheme of $799 when it comes out on October 26, the same day as the Windows 8 operating system. This price will also include a keyboard, which could tip the balance ofRead More →

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If you are interested in upgrading to Windows 8 but you are worried about paying too much money, then an offer is on the table from Microsoft that you aren’t going to want to pass up. For a limited time, Microsoft will be offering upgrades to Windows 8 Pro for a single, flat $40 fee as long as you are upgrading from Windows XP or later. This promotion will run all the way through January 31, 2013 and applies to purchases made through Windows.com. A packaged DVD upgrade to Windows 8 Pro will cost you $70 during the promotion period. According to Brandon LeBlanc fromRead More →

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On Monday, July 2 Microsoft announced that users with PCs that run Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 will be able to upgrade to the new Windows 8 for a discounted price. Windows 8 is expected to be released sometime this fall. The packaged DVD version of Windows 8 will cost consumers $69.99; however, previous Windows users will be able to purchase their upgrade package for the special price of $39.99 at windows.com until January 31, 2013. There is an even better deal available for users who bought their Windows 7 PC before June 2, 2012. If a consumer’s PC falls into this category,Read 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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Windows 8 has been most of the focus of Microsoft’s BUILD Developer’s Conference since the company is excited to allow developers some hands-on time with the new operating system. While the company has shown off a lot of information on Windows 8 tablet features, they haven’t forgotten about desktop or laptop users. As far as laptops go, Windows 8 has a lot of new features that are sure to tickle the fancy of any Windows laptop enthusiast. Windows 8 now uses even less power than Windows 7, which is always good. Microsoft noted that the first release for Windows 7 used nearly 540 MB of memory.Read More →