Lenovo, the worlds second largest PC maker surprised the world this week at the Computex technology show by teasing with a previously unannounced and never-before-seen Windows 8 tablet. [Updated: Available for $699.99 from TigerDirect (pre-order), or Amazon, used or new.] So secretive was Lenovo about this Windows 8 slate, that they did not even give it a name, though they did refer to it as a ThinkPad. It was a … more…
Acer today unveiled their first two Windows 8 tablets! [Updated October 12] During the Computex Technology Show presentation in Taipei, Acer launched Acer Iconia W510 and Acer Iconia W700. (Acer’s tablets have either the letter A or W in front of the model number to indicate if it’s running on Android or Windows.) Acer Iconia W510 has three different modes of touchscreen operation (“tri-mode touch”), allowing users to touch, type … more…
Many tablet manufacturers have confirmed the production of a Windows tablet as soon as Microsoft releases their new Windows 8 OS. What does this mean for tablets overall, and how will Windows 8 tablets compare to increased competition from the Google tablet? (UPDATE: Both Acer, Asus, and Lenovo have unveiled their first range of Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Professional tablets since this article was written. Windows 8 is … more…