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Samsung’s new Series 7 laptops are souped-up Windows 8 ultrabooksSamsung’s new Series 7 laptops are souped-up Windows 8 ultrabooks
The best all-in-one PC: we review the new touchscreen Windows 8 desktops

With a touch-friendly new OS, now is the all-in-one’s time to shine

Sean Hollister
Touch-enabled Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon with Windows 8 goes on sale from $1,399Touch-enabled Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon with Windows 8 goes on sale from $1,399
Lenovo ThinkPad Twist review

Partying like it’s 2002

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HP EliteBook Revolve refreshes the traditional convertible tablet, arrives in MarchHP EliteBook Revolve refreshes the traditional convertible tablet, arrives in March
Acer Aspire M5 review: the affordable all-purpose ultrabook

One laptop, with something for everybody

Sean Hollister
Surprisingly, touchscreen laptops don’t suckSurprisingly, touchscreen laptops don’t suck
Asus Taichi dual-screen ultrabook is indefinitely delayedAsus Taichi dual-screen ultrabook is indefinitely delayed
Acer Aspire S7 and Dell XPS 12 review: battle of the transforming 1080p touchscreen ultrabooks

Two Windows 8 laptops with 1080p screens, premium builds, and very different gimmicks

Sean Hollister
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 review

A fresh entrant in the “what does a Windows 8 laptop look like?” pageant

David Pierce
HP Envy TouchSmart Ultrabook 4 review

For this inexpensive Windows 8 ultrabook, does a touchscreen seal the deal?

Sean Hollister
Samsung Ativ Smart PC Windows 8 tablet to cost $799.99 from AT&TSamsung Ativ Smart PC Windows 8 tablet to cost $799.99 from AT&T
Toshiba Satellite U925t review

A normal-looking ultrabook with a trick up its sleeve

David Pierce
Windows 8 upgrade: your hardware and software options explained

Microsoft’s latest might be the cheapest, most painless upgrade yet

Sean Hollister
HP prices Envy x2 Windows 8 convertible at $849.99 for November 14th releaseHP prices Envy x2 Windows 8 convertible at $849.99 for November 14th release
Asus launches Windows 8 lineup: Vivo Tab RT keyboard bundle from $599, Taichi from $1,299Asus launches Windows 8 lineup: Vivo Tab RT keyboard bundle from $599, Taichi from $1,299
Microsoft Surface review

Microsoft takes its first, bold step into the tablet market with a unique new device — but can it compete?

Joshua Topolsky
Asus Vivo Tab RT review

Same design, new OS

David Pierce
Fujitsu Stylistic Q572 is the lone flagbearer for AMD’s Hondo tablet initiativeFujitsu Stylistic Q572 is the lone flagbearer for AMD’s Hondo tablet initiative
LG introduces sliding tablet and multitouch all-in-one with Windows 8LG introduces sliding tablet and multitouch all-in-one with Windows 8
Microsoft’s Touch Mouse updated with support for Windows 8 multitouch gesturesMicrosoft’s Touch Mouse updated with support for Windows 8 multitouch gestures
Samsung’s Ultra Touch Windows 8 ultrabook to start at $809.99Samsung’s Ultra Touch Windows 8 ultrabook to start at $809.99
Acer Windows 8 all-in-ones launching October 26th from $999, touchscreens available tooAcer Windows 8 all-in-ones launching October 26th from $999, touchscreens available too

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