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Toshiba Encore 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet unveiled

6 September 2013, 14:56

This is one of the first Windows 8.1 devices to debut and is due in Nov priced at $329/£250.

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Microsoft has released Windows 8.1 & RT 8.1 to hardware partners

27 August 2013, 19:00

Everyone else, including subscribers to MSDN and TechNet will wait until 18th October.

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HWBot benchmarks ban Windows 8 results because of dodgy RTC

20 August 2013, 15:45

Changing CPU frequency can have a BIG impact on Windows 8’s time accuracy.

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AMD Temash-powered ASUS VivoBook X102BA info leaks

19 August 2013, 15:25

This 10.1-inch netbook is expected to ship including an Office 2013 licence.

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Windows 8.1 will be downloadable from 17th October

15 August 2013, 04:00

Full retail launch of Windows 8.1 software and devices will start on 18th October.

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Acer will expand non-Windows product offerings

9 August 2013, 13:15

Statement of intent follows the recent price slashing of its Windows 8 based Iconia W3 tab.

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SkyDrive gets offline mode in Windows 8.1

23 July 2013, 09:30

Mark folders and files which you require for offline access and synchronisation.

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Microsoft: Windows 8.1 RTM scheduled for late August

9 July 2013, 13:15

Date confirmed by Tami Reller yesterday at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference.

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Foursquare, Flipboard and more apps coming to Windows 8

28 June 2013, 12:15

A new Facebook app, Rhapsody and several Disney games are on the way too.

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Unity Engine to support Microsoft Xbox One and much more

28 June 2013, 10:15

Strategic partnership sees support for Xbox One, Windows 8 and Windows Phone.

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Nvidia launches new drivers for Windows 8.1 and for the GTX 760

27 June 2013, 12:00

The WHQL-certified 326.01 driver for Windows 8.1 and the 320.49 Beta drivers.

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Download the Windows 8.1 public preview version today

26 June 2013, 14:00

Also we are hoping for news of Windows Phone 8.1 and the Surface Mini.

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Samsung Ativ Q Windows 8 and Android hybrid tablet revealed

21 June 2013, 10:30

Includes a QHD+ display, fold-out keyboard, stylus and i5 Haswell processor.

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Panasonic makes AX3 Ultrabook convertible flexible like the Yoga

12 June 2013, 10:00

Magnesium alloy construction gives strength and weight of only 1.14Kg.

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Inventec demo 7-inch Windows 8 tablet powered by Intel Bay Trail

7 June 2013, 12:30

Inventec is one of Taiwan’s biggest contract manufacturers.

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Microsoft publishes ‘First look at Windows 8.1’ video

6 June 2013, 09:45

Video focuses on Modern UI tweaks. Also Windows RT 8.1 to get Outlook 2013 RT free.

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Sony unveils VAIO Duo 13 hybrid and VAIO Pro 13/11 Ultrabooks

5 June 2013, 11:45

The hybrid is a slider with a stylus, the 11-inch VAIO Pro Ultrabook weighs just 870g.

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Windows 8.1 improves mobile productivity

5 June 2013, 04:47

Including features such as NFC tap-to pair printing and broadband tethering.

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ASUS Transformer Book Trio with Windows 8 and Android

3 June 2013, 12:15

"The world's first three-in-one notebook, tablet, and desktop PC".

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First screenshots featuring the Windows 8.1 Start Button emerge

29 May 2013, 23:25

Also boot to desktop is a confirmed feature.

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HP unveils the ENVY Rove20, a Haswell-based mobile AiO PC

27 May 2013, 10:04

This big new tablet / tabletop / All-in-One convertible will be with us in July.

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Microsoft reveals mice with Windows 8 Start Buttons built-in

24 May 2013, 11:00

Do you need a Windows key grafted onto your mouse?

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Leap Motion video demonstrates Windows 8 usage

21 May 2013, 10:58

Just two more months until pre-order customer units ship.

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Touchscreen notebook shipments take off

21 May 2013, 09:56

Over 50 per cent more touchscreen notebooks shipped compared to the previous quarter.

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Acer Iconia W3 8.1-inch Windows tablet officially confirmed

20 May 2013, 12:30

Previously leaked diminutive Windows tab appears on Acer’s Finnish website.

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HP reveals pair of hybrid laptops; the Split x2 and SlateBook x2

15 May 2013, 13:15

The Split x2 runs Windows and the SlateBook x2 is an Android device.

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Next Windows officially named Windows 8.1 - free for Win8 users

15 May 2013, 10:00

Windows RT will also get updated but we were not informed about what it will be called.

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Sony introduces VAIO Fit series Windows 8 laptops

8 May 2013, 14:26

Replacing the current “E” series entry-level models.

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Microsoft confirms “key aspects” of Windows 8 will change

7 May 2013, 15:20

However firm recently surpassed 100 million Windows 8 licences sold milestone.

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Bill Gates believes many iPad users suffering from frustration

7 May 2013, 11:03

The cure is a Microsoft Surface with keyboard /type cover and Office software.

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ASUS made $202 million profits during Q1 2013

6 May 2013, 16:00

Company not hurt by the PC sales decline as it sells 3 million tablets during Q1.

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Acer Aspire R7 “Star Trek” convertible laptop PC revealed

6 May 2013, 11:15

Also Acer shows off the Acer Aspire P3 Ultrabook convertible.

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Toshiba unveils new Windows 8 Pro tablet with stylus and dock

2 May 2013, 15:34

The WT310 is aimed at businesses and sports an 11.6-inch display.

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