Microsoft Windows 8 Consumer Preview – Video Hands-on

Posted on Wednesday, 29 February 2012 by Vito Zgonik

Microsoft today unveiled the Consumer Preview of Microsoft Windows 8 in Barcelona at the MWC 2012. This latest version is available to download from Microsoft website to anyone willing to give it a spin for free. Luckily, for those not feeling that adventurous or if you wish to check if it’s worth installing, Engadget posted a couple of hands-on videos and a lengthy detailed preview. By the looks of it Windows 8 does a great job of serving up a god user interface for tablets and computers blessed with a touchscreen. For most of us stuck on mouse and keyboard combo there still is the old desktop mode that we have become accustomed to in Windows 7. We will definitely give it a try and keep you updated with how we get on with it. Meanwhile check the videos by Engadget after the break and hit the source link to read the full preview.

Tablet Finder Update – February 2012

Posted on Thursday, 23 February 2012 by Vito Zgonik

Not much has happened in the tablet world since the beginning of the year. We are still waiting for the first Ice Cream Sandwich packing tablet and the iPad 3 rumours keep spreading throughout the web. Toshiba did however push out slimmed down Thrive AT200 tablet hoping that we would quickly forget the failed AT100 while Acer released a 7 inch version of its Iconia Tab range the A100. In total we added 5 tablets bringing the total number of tablets in our Tablet Finder to 165. See the tull list of tablets added after the break.

Netbook Finder Update – February 2012

Posted on Thursday, 23 February 2012 by Vito Zgonik

This month we finally saw the first models featuring the next generation Intel Atom processors – Oak Trail hitting the stores. The new platform is promising faster performance without reducing the battery life. The integrated graphics have received a performance boost as well with 3x times higher 3Dmark06 scores at about 450. The first to jump the Oak Trail ship was no other then the daddy of netbooks – Asus followed by HP. Medion meanwhile sticking to the older platform released a new netbook sporting 11 different back cover designs. In total we added 32 netbooks added to our Netbook Finder database which brings the total number of netbooks in our database to 444. Full list of netbooks added after the break.

Notebook Finder Update – January 2012

Posted on Monday, 13 February 2012 by Vito Zgonik

Another big update to our notebook database this month as manufacturers were updating their current models with new Intel and AMD processors that were released couple of months ago. In total we added 332 notebooks which brings the total number of notebook models in our Notebook Finder database to 4328. Full list of notebooks models added after the break.

Top 10 – Most Popular Tablets January 2012

Posted on Thursday, 09 February 2012 by Vito Zgonik

The circle of the first chart editions in 2012 is complete. We present you the top ten most popular tablets in January 2012. This month was the first one in our chart history that wasn’t dominated by budget tablets with only 2 budget tablets breaking the top 10. Furthermore 2 Windows 7 tablets made appearance for the first time as well. Looks like getting ever closer to the tablet-friendly Windows 8 is positively influencing the public’s interest in Windows based tablets. Check the full chart after the break.

Top 10 – Most Popular Netbooks January 2012

Posted on Monday, 06 February 2012 by Vito Zgonik

After the first edition of the Notebook Chart in 2012 it’s time to look at the Netbook Chart. HP retained the top two spots from the month before which didn’t surprise us at all. What did surprise us however is the return of Dell Inspiron Duo which came back to the top ten chart after almost a year of absence from our charts. Just what attracted so many views is unknown to us. Perhaps it was the unique shape-shifting to a tablet netbook that inspired you or could it be that custom design speaker dock by JBL? Apart from HP and Dell other manufacturers entering our netbook chart are Asus, Acer, Packard Bell, eMachines, Samsung and Toshiba. Check the full chart after the break.

Top 10 – Most Popular Notebooks January 2012

Posted on Thursday, 02 February 2012 by Vito Zgonik

Welcome to the first edition in the New Year. In January 2012 HP continues its dominance with grabbing top 3 spots and 6 spots all together with the HP Pavillion g6-1240sa remaining on the #1 spot. Joining HP in the top ten chart we also have Toshiba with 2 entries while Lenovo and Sony grabbed one each. Check the full chart after the break.

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