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Lenovo A7 does touchscreen all-in-one in style

Michael Crider, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

It's hard for an all-in-one computer to catch our eyes these days, but Lenovo's new A7 unit managed that and then some. At first sight it looks just like a rather large all-in one, until you see the unit bend down to imitate a podium. Then you realize that the computer supports ten-point capacitive touch input on Windows 7, not to mention a considerable laundry list of media features. Read The Full Story

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Next generation of Ultrabooks can sport a touchscreen display and vocal control

Sam Koutroulakis, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

There are 75+ designs of the Ultrabook already, and now Intel is working with manufacturers to present multiple hybrid/touch designs. From the demonstration, the touchscreens within the Intel were extremely fluid - and didn't skip a beat. We've all been waiting for manufacturers to incorporate touchscreen technology into their hardware, and the unveiling wasn't too surprising. Read The Full Story

Parrot Asteroid in-car Nav & Entertainment systems revealed

Chris Davies, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Parrot has unveiled a trio of new Asteroid in-car hands-free and navigation systems, the Asteroid CK, Asteroid Nav and Asteroid 2DIN, each offering voice control and more. The Asteroid CK is Android powered, running 2.3.4 Gingerbread on a 3.2-inch TFT display and supporting iPod/iPhone input, three USB ports, SD/SDHC media and line-in, and allows drivers to access apps, web radio - streamed through Bluetooth or USB tethering - and voice-controlled album search. Read The Full Story

Gigabyte S1081 tablet and T1006M convertible notebook pack Cedar Trail

Chris Davies, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [1]

Gigabyte has revealed a new tablet, the S1081, and a convertible notebook, the T1006M, at CES 2012, each running Intel's new Cedar Trail Atom CPUs. The Gigabyte S1081 has a 10.1-inch capacitive multitouch display, 500GB hard-drive (or a smaller-capacity, but bump-proof SSD) and USB 3.0, and can be paired with a Multimedia Docking Station that adds a DVD drive and 2.1 speaker system. Read The Full Story

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OLPC XO-3 Hands-on

Chris Burns, Jan 8th 2012 Discuss [1]

This week a tablet has been announced by OLPC called the XO-3, one made for the education base and made to be functional in so many environments it’ll make your head spin. Inside this device you’ll find a Marvell ARMADA PXA618 processor, a half-gig of RAM, and an 8-inch display at 1024 x 768 resolution, complete with a solar panel and the ability to work with a crank that’ll power it up, no sweat. At CES 2012 we’ve gotten the opportunity to take a peek at the device in an early iteration.

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Lenovo IdeaCentre AIOs and desktops revealed

Chris Davies, Jan 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

Lenovo has revealed its latest IdeaCentre touchscreen All-in-One PCs, along with a new K430 tower desktop and a compact H520s half-sized desktop, at CES 2012 today. The Lenovo IdeaCentre B540 and B340 offer 23- and 21.5-inch Full HD displays along with Intel Core processors and touch support, with the B540 having a distinctive bezel-free design and being VESA mountable. Read The Full Story

OLPC XO-3 tablet revealed

Chris Davies, Jan 7th 2012 Discuss [2]

OLPC had already announced it was bringing along its XO-3 tablet to CES this coming week; now we know what the new education-focused slate will look like. Less slimline than the older concepts and nowhere near as space-age as the earlier dual-screen XO-2 renders, the new silicone-clad XO-3 does at least have the bonus of actually fitting inside the Marvell ARMADA PXA618 processor and half gig of RAM we're expecting. Read The Full Story

Fujifilm outs 27 cameras: Compacts, Superzooms and Bridge

Chris Davies, Jan 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

Fujifilm has gushed out of torrent of cameras pre-CES, revealing 27 new models in addition to the DSLR-style X-S1. A mixture of point-and-shoots, bridge cameras and superzooms, some including built-in GPS and weatherproofing, others packing up to 30x optical zooms and Full HD 1080p video recording, if you're looking for a new standalone camera then Fujifilm is hoping its scattergun approach will leave you with at least one or two to choose from. We've got all the details you need beyond the cut. Read The Full Story

Apple wins another crucial multitouch patent

Rue Liu, Dec 27th 2011 Discuss [24]

Apple has won another crucial patent for its multitouch technology, as Patently Apple finds, that will add to its already deadly legal arsenal against Android competitors. The patent approved today involves oscillating signals and is one of the "200+ Patents for new inventions" that Steve Jobs first alluded to when the first iPhone debuted. Read The Full Story

Archos Home Connect 35 Android clock/radio hits US

Chris Davies, Dec 15th 2011 Discuss [0]

The Archos Home Connect 35 Android-based alarm clock and internet radio has finally gone up for sale in the US, offering a a 3.5-inch touchscreen, stereo speakers and WiFi b/g/n. Putting Android - v2.2.1 Froyo when we played with the Home Connect 35 back in June - on a compact, battery powered device ideal for your desk or nightstand, the gadget comes preloaded with the TuneIn app for access to over 50,000 internet radio stations. Read The Full Story

ASUS convertible Win 8 ultrabook/tablet tipped for 2012

Chris Davies, Dec 9th 2011 Discuss [3]

ASUS is readying a convertible touchscreen ultrabook for launch in September 2012, sources in Taipei have revealed, in an attempt to leverage Windows 8 to take on both the iPad and the MacBook Air in a single model. The notebook is expected to debut alongside Microsoft's new OS, so DigiTimes' tipsters tell them, running Intel Ivy Bridge processors. Read The Full Story

Razer Blade gaming laptop ships imminently

Chris Davies, Dec 8th 2011 Discuss [6]

Gaming device manufacturer Razer has confirmed it will be offering pre-orders on its $2,799.99 Blade uber-notebook within days, with the laptop – that has a touchscreen for easier in-game control – expected to ship in time for Christmas. There’s also been a quiet feature change, CEO Min-Liang Tan informed Kotaku, with a 256GB SSD taking the place of the originally specified 320GB HDD.