Taiwan-based supply chain makers are telling Digitimes that Microsoft is considering raising license fees for Windows 8. The report does not give a sense of how much of an increase Microsoft is considering but suggests that the move will make it more difficult for ultrabooks to reach a 40% market share of the consumer notebook market. For its part, Intel […]
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Dell Windows 8 tablet images and specifications leaked
A number of PC manufacturers are expected to enter (or re-enter) the tablet market with the upcoming launch of Windows 8. Among them is Dell which already promised a consumer tablet for later this year. A leaked document obtained by Neowin now gives us a glimpse into what this device could look like (although Dell could have other models planned […]
Windows 8 Release Preview coming in June
Microsoft today announced that it will release Windows 8 Release Preview in the first week of June. The Release Preview follows February’s Consumer Preview, and should be the last major update before the final version is released. Essentially, these are beta releases Microsoft did not reveal any details as to what new features could be included in Windows 8 Release […]
Microsoft announces Windows 8 editions including Windows RT for ARM devices
Microsoft today officially announced the name of its next Windows operating system version as well as the names for the different editions. Three editions will be available: Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro will available for x86 processors (both 32 and 64 bit). They will be joined by Windows RT which will come pre-installed on PCs and tablets powered by […]
IDF 2012: Intel shows off Windows 8 tablet/ultrabook hybrid prototype
Intel’s 2012 Developer Forum took place last week in Beijing. While Windows 8 is still some months away, Intel took the opportunity to show off some interesting prototype devices. Among them was the Letexo, a hybrid device that blends features from tablets and ultrabooks. It can transform from tablet to ultrabook to even a small all-in-one thanks to a a […]
ARM-based smartbooks to return with Windows 8?
Do you remember all the talk about smartbooks a few year back? Similar to netbooks, they used components typically associated with mobile phones (such as ARM processors) rather than PC ones. Initial interest from a number of manufacturers (including ASUS and Lenovo) quickly waned though and the product category faded into obscurity. But it could make a comeback when Windows […]
NVIDIA CEO expects US$199 Tegra 3 tablets by the summer
The rumoured US$149-$199 7-inch tablet that Google is expected to unveil soon could quickly find itself in a crowded market. Speaking to the The New York TimesNVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang expects that similarly-priced Tegra 3-powered tablets will be available from other manufacturers by the summer. Removal of pricier components is driving prices downward very quickly. “We took out $150 in […]
Android to eclipse Windows for smart connected devices by 2016
The latest IDC report suggests that Android will surpass Windows as the dominant operating system for all smart connected devices (which includes PCs, media tablets and smartphones) by 2016. Combined shipments of this class of devices reached 916 million units in 2011 and is expected to climb to 1.84 billion units by 2016. “Whether it’s consumers looking for a phone […]