Nokia enters the tablet market too with the Lumia 2520

Aside from the two phablets, the Lumia 1520 and 1320, that Nokia has announced they also announced their first tablet dubbed as the Lumia 2520. So, finally, Nokia decided it is time for them to release a tablet a few months before the name "Nokia" disappears from the market. Anyway, like every recent Nokia smartphone, this device will be running on Windows, Windows 8 that is. It sports a 10.1" Full HD IPS LCD display and is expected to be launched in Q4 of this year. Let's see how this device will do in the market that does not really admire the tablet versions of the Windows 8 taking note how Microsoft is doing with their Surface line.

Microsoft outs the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2

The successor to Microsoft's first generation Surface tablets that runs on their very own Windows platform has finally been made official. The software giant from Redmond unveiled them last week, I believe. So, the first tablet is the Surface 2 (left) is, like all upgrades, has specs better than the tablet it precedes, the Surface RT. On the right is the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 which comes with a Haswell Intel Atom processor. Surface 2 will be available starting October 22 for $449 but you can pre-orders yours today.

Acer unveiled the Acer Iconia W3 Windows 8 tablet

The world's first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet was announced by Acer and is dubbed as the Acer Iconia W3. Being the world's first 8-incher W8 tablet it might own the market for a while before anybody else out there with another 8-incher. In terms of design, I believe Acer did a brilliant job with W3 and it sitting on that keyboard dock, stunning. According to GSMArena, the device will be launched starting June in the UK (base on the currency the blog used). Prolly it will also be launched somewhere else on the same month.

PHIL: Asus launched the VivoBook and Zenbook Touch

Remember that hybrid laptop? How about the Asus Zenbook Touch? Asus, in the Philippines has officially unveiled and priced these laptops in the country. The Asus VivoBook S400 and the VivoBook X202E are priced at Php 35,995 and at Php 20,995 (starting price). While Asus' version of Apple's MacBook Air, the Zenbook Touch is priced at Php 76,995. For the specs of these devices, simply click on the hyperlinks on the names. These hybrids should probably available in your nearest computer or Asus stores. 

USA: AT&T announces the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and ATIV Smart PC coming in November 9

AT&T announced the availability of two new Samsung devices joining their mobile devices portfolio. Coming this November 9, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and the Samsung ATIV Smart PC both having 4G LTE connectivity with AT&T, will be launched. AT&T will be offering the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (Android) for $499.99 while the Samsung ATIV Smart PC (running on Windows 8) will be offered for $799.99. The Samsung ATIV Smart PC, like other Windows 8 devices announced, will be a touchscreen device and like most other Windows 8 devices, will be a hybrid, which means it can be a laptop and a tablet.

The world is ready for Windows 8

Yesterday, or 2 days ago, the world's largest software company launched and made Windows 8 available to the world with an event in New York. For those who are very eager to get Windows 8 into their PCs head over to http://microsoft.com to download it. The minimum requirements for the OS to work in a device is listed there. Of course, Windows 8 works best with a touchscreen PC but it should also work fine if it does not support the multi-touch functionality. I love Windows 8! And Microsoft will not just let the PC die just like that, hence, Windows 8. So yeah! Horay for Windows 8.

Asus Windows 8 line-up: Asus VIVO Book

Asus's Ultrabook, the VIVO Book which adds up to Asus already big family of Windows 8 devices they have announced yesterday. The VIVO Book is basically a Zenbook without the Zen. You'll understand what I mean once you get to compare the Zenbook Touch's specs and the VIVO Book's. Anyway head on over the break to check the ultrabook's specs.

Asus Windows 8 line-up: Asus Zenbook Touch

Remember the Asus Zenbook? Today, Asus will be calling it the Asus Zenbook Touch. The reason for that, apparently, is the fact that it now runs on Windows 8. Asus has two versions of this notebook, the Zenbook U500VZ and the UX31A. The difference between the two is that the former is larger than the latter. The U500VZ sports a 15.6" display compared to the 13.3" of the UX31A. Since the 15-incher is larger, it packs more specs than the smaller Zenbook.

Asus Windows 8 line-up: Asus Transformer Book

Here's the improved Transformer Book from Asus, of course. This hybrid was also announced by Asus back in July. Today, Asus is making it a reality, since Windows 8 is also a reality today. I do not have Asus' press release so I cannot tell you when this is coming to stores or how much this will cost but I have it's detailed specs sheet, so that, I can give. 

Asus Windows 8 line-up: Asus Taichi

Asus has finally unveiled and announced their Windows 8 (or you can also say it as their 2012) line up of devices. We will start with this amazingly cool concept which they have announced back in July but did not really come into reality until now. Dubbed as the Asus Taichi this is the ultimate definition of a notebook/tablet hybrid. It sports 2 HD displays so you can easily switch from one mode to the other (which has 4 modes all in all). Of course, since this notebook runs on Windows 8 both display are touchscreen displays but is twice awesome.

IFA 2012: Dell announces the Dell XPS Duo 10 and Duo 12 Windows 8 tablets

Dell, at IFA 2012, unveiled two Windows 8 tablets by the name of the Dell XPS Duo 10 and the XPS Duo 12. The difference? The Duo 10 is a tablet with a keyboard dock while the Duo 12 is also a tablet but with a built in keyboard dock and has this very unique swiveling action to turn it from a tablet into a full-pledge netbook or laptop, whatever you want to call it. That swiveling Duo 12 is not really new, Dell also announced back in 2010 the Dell Inspiron Duo, that I believe never made it to the market. It was suppose to run on Windows 7. Now, since Microsoft has Windows 8, a platform perfect for either a Laptop, Desktop, and a Tablet, Dell now has the XPS Duo. 

IFA 2012: HP announces the Envy X2 hybrid Windows 8 tablet

Can I say that HP is back? I am a bit surprised with this announcement, honestly, but I will and I know everybody will take this. HP, at IFA 2012 in Berlin. This is the HP Envy X2, a Windows 8 running device that is a hybrid between a laptop and a tablet. HP is scheduled to launch the Envy X2 in the US for the Holidays and says that "pricing will be available at a later date".  I don't have the full list of the device's specs. HP did not disclose them. I suggest you head over to Endgadget and check out the specs of this device. Below are some photos of the Envy X2. Head over here to read on HP's full presser.

IFA 2012: Samsung unveils their first Windows 8 tablet the Samsung ATIV Tab

At IFA 2012, Samsung joined the ranks of other phone makers like Sony Mobile Communications in unveiling a slew of devices. Let's first stop by their Windows 8 offering. Dubbed as the Samsung ATIV Tab, this is Samsung's first Windows 8 tablet and is probably the world's first (correct me if I am wrong). Anyway, Samsung in their official press release made effort in explaining where the naming "ATIV" comes from. Well, according to Samsung, ATIV is the reverse of the Latin word VITA which means "Life". Well, they can't use Vita can they? That name is probably already owned by Sony with their PSP Vita. Anyway, Samsung did not mention anything about when the device will become available nor the price, so we will just have to wait for that information. For now, go after the break to check the device's specs.

Microsoft announces their own tablet - The Microsoft Surface

Microsoft, after months of rumors, has officially announced their own branded tablet that runs on Windows 8, of course. The Microsoft Tablet was announced at an event in Los Angeles with just a short notice to the press. Anyway, the software giant actually announced two kinds of tablets, the Microsoft Surface for Windows 8 RT and the Surface for Windows 8 Pro. I'll be telling you the difference after the break. But before that, Microsoft did something brilliant here. Following from Apple's move on the tablet market and learning from it, the Washington-based company, personally, did not only make a nice challenger to the iPad but did it brilliantly.

Acer announced at Computex 2012 the Acer Iconia W700 (11.6") & the Acer Iconia W510 (10.1") Windows 8 tablets

Acer has announced two normal tablets at Computex 2012, these are the Acer Iconia W700 and the Iconia W510. The W700 is Acer's largest tablet so far with a display that measures 11.6". Both tablets run on Windows 8. Continuing with the W700, it packs a full HD display (1920x1080) display, HDMI ports, a dock that turns the tablet into a "desktop replacement", USB 3.0, and all the necessary wireless connectivity you expect from a tablet.

The Asus Taichi dual-screen ultrabook/tablet

The new Asus TAICHI ultrabook/tablet is a dual-screen device that turns from an ultrabook into a tablet simply by opening the device. The way I understand it, when you open the device its an ultrabook, but when you close it you now face the rear display of the display which then turns the whole thing into a tablet.  Asus gives would-be-buyers the option between an 11.6" Taichi or a 13.3" one. Both displays, by the way , are FHD displays and the rear part of the display is the only part that has touchscreen functionality (which actually makes sense). The Taichi sports Intel's 3rd generation iCore processors, which means Ivy Bridges. Head over the break for more information.

Acer Aspire S7 unveiled at Computex 2012

Acer has unveiled the Acer Aspire S7 during the Computex 2012 event. This device, apparently, an ultrabook is, personally, beautiful. I love it's design and the white color of it, it's just pretty. The Aspire S7 comes in either an 11-inch version or a 13-incher and apparently runs on Windows 8. This ultrabook from Acer has a bit of a unique feature which you cannot really find in other ultrabooks out there. It has the capability to be turned 180 degrees and can theoretically turn into a tablet of sorts.

The Asus Transformer AiO

So far in this blog, the devices that Asus has been unveiling back in Computex 2012 are all touchscreen devices. Now, this is the Asus Transformer AiO, and by the sound of it's name and since it has the word "transformer" in it, this is another touchscreen device. The Transformer AiO is actually a desktop PC running on Windows 8 but just like all transformers, the display can be detached and can work as a huge tablet.

The Asus Transformer Book

The Asus Transformer Book, is a laptop than can be turned into a tablet by simply pulling the display from the part where the keyboard is. Well, OK, I get what Asus is trying to say here but isn't it so that the Transformer Tablet 600 and 810 (with their docks) work the same way? Anyway, the difference should probably be in the specs of these devices.

Asus unveiled the Asus Tablet 600 and 810 running on Windows 8

At the Asus Computex 2012, the Taiwan-based tech company has unveiled a slush of Windows 8 devices. Two of those are the Tablet 600 and 810. These tablets look like a Transformer Prime but has Windows 8 running in it. The Tablet 600 packs an ARM-based CPU with Windows RT while the Tablet 800 packs an Intel CPU inside it and runs on "full Windows 8".