The onslaught of Windows 8 devices begins
- Dell and Lenovo officially release Windows 8 devices this week, with others anticipated to observe quickly
- All promising a no-compromise, immersive and personalised revel in
FRESH from the Malaysian rollout of Microsoft Corp’s Windows 8, the maximum radical re-layout of the Redmond, Washington-based totally tech massive’s operating gadget, OEM (authentic equipment producer) companions have been lining up to unleash their gadgets at the Malaysian market.
“With Windows eight reimagined, we're bringing a no-compromise, immersive and personalised revel in to our clients,” said Amrita Sapre, Windows Product Group supervisor at Microsoft Malaysia. “The help from our partners is important for the fulfillment of Windows eight.”
Dell introduced a refreshed portfolio of consumer PCs constructed for Windows eight, sayings its new structures supply on the promise of latest advances in computing: A main-facet and intuitive touch enjoy, the safety and manageability required by using today’s continually-on pace; and the design aesthetic, style and precision workmanship customers call for.
Dell made available three new PCs (%): the XPS 12, XPS One 27 and Inspiron One 23. Further, Dell is likewise presenting Windows eight as an alternative on its modern XPS and Inspiron manufacturers.
“Dell and Microsoft have strived to make era greater handy and intuitive for extra than many years and the creation of latest Dell PCs and Windows eight software is another critical milestone on this journey,” said Khoo Teng Guan, wellknown manager, Consumer Business, Dell Sales Malaysia.
“Dell stays on the leading edge of designing the enterprise’s first-class variety of PCs to fulfill the diverse needs of its customers – whether or not organizations concerned with protection and manageability or tech-savvy clients interested in a new device for each personal and business use.
Dell stated the XPS 12 is two gadgets in one: A fully-featured, complete-powered pc that effortlessly becomes a totally-featured touch-powered pill. It comes with a unique turn hinge touchscreen display and effortlessly transitions between pc and pill mode with a easy flip.
When in pill mode, the display completely covers the keyboard, defensive it from dust and spills. The colourful Full HD show presents 90% greater pixels than a fashionable HD show for a very crisp studying and viewing revel in, Dell claimed.
The XPS One 27 All-in-One is designed for innovative enthusiasts with a fantastic excessive decision show and performance pictures for multimedia creation and enjoyment. The space-saving layout features a 27-inch Wide Quad HD Display, which has 78% more pixels than a Full HD show, and an articulating stand that tilts the display to a 60-degree perspective, offering additional options when using the touchscreen interface.
Dell has also up to date its popular systems. The XPS thirteen has been updated with a new specification, such as the Ivy Bridge chipset. As a end result, the brand new XPS 13 is up to two times quicker than the preceding generation XPS thirteen. Meanwhile, the Inspiron One 23 All-in-One PC is now to be had with a touchscreen choice.
The agency stated it's also updating its line of computing peripherals, and is making available a 23-inch S2340T multi-contact monitor and TP713 wi-fi touchpad designed mainly to extend the Windows 8 revel in.
These Dell products are to be had for buy right away at the following beginning expenses: The XPS 12 convertible starts at RM3,899; the XPS One 27 with touch at RM4,899; the Inspiron One 23 AIO with contact at RM3,549; the XPS 13 at RM3,249; the S2340T multi-contact display at RM 2,a hundred and eighty; and the TP713 wi-fi touchpad may be available in the coming weeks, priced at RM149.
Additionally, all presently transport Dell PCs and workstations are actually to be had with Windows eight.
Convertibles from Lenovo
Meanwhile, no longer to be outdone, Lenovo announced 3 new convertible gadgets designed for Windows eight (%).
For clients, the touch-optimized convertibles encompass the IdeaPad Yoga thirteen Ultrabook, supplying a mix of work and play; and the IdeaPad Yoga 11, an ‘all-day’ cell partner. For specialists, Lenovo brought the ThinkPad Twist, a business-geared up Ultrabook and the primary in the ThinkPad line of new convertible gadgets.
“Lenovo turned into one of the first to include convertible layout that included contact talents in a huge manner; our new Ultrabooks cope with the particular desires of clients, corporations and absolutely everyone in among by using creating excessive overall performance pc-tablet mixtures in new designs and exclusive sizes,” said Khoo Hung Chuan, u . S . A . Preferred manager, Lenovo Malaysia.
“With the launch of Windows eight and Intel’s Ultrabook generation, now could be the proper time for the convertible form element to take off. We are confident these innovative machines are the great gadgets for a groundbreaking touchscreen revel in, plus their multi-modes supply our clients more ways to apply their PCs than ever before.”
As one of the international’s first multi-mode Ultrabooks, the IdeaPad Yoga 13 provides customers with the remaining flexibility between paintings and play, Lenovo claimed. The Yoga thirteen’s progressive hinge layout lets in it to rotate via a 360-degree perspective and switch among laptop and tablet in one simple motion.
Coming with 3rd era Intel Core processors and powered with the aid of Windows 8, Yoga thirteen affords laptop-grade performance to get paintings achieved all day with out slowing down thanks to its top notch slim zero.6-inch frame and 8 hours of battery life. At the turn of the hinge, the IdeaPad Yoga 13 transforms into a media-pleasant pill primed with rich audio-visual capabilities like Dolby Home Theatre.
Its smaller screen size counterpart, Yoga 11, is the arena’s slimmest multi-mode PC, measuring just 15.6mm thin, the business enterprise claimed. Its 11.6-inch screen and 10-hour battery life make it a incredible convertible for mobility. Equipped with NVIDIA Tegra three – the sector’s best quad-middle processor for Windows RT – Yoga 11 we could users watch films in HD, play video games, get connected and live productive clearly all day lengthy.
Both Yoga thirteen and 11 can be used in different modes further to laptop and pill: convert them into a stand by using flipping the keyboard in the back of the screen to conveniently watch movies or view photos up close, or bend them upright like a tent to bring video games or video chats to lifestyles.
The ThinkPad Twist can be used as an Ultrabook; twist the pinnacle to exchange to a convertible pill. The 12.5-inch ThinkPad Twist offers experts the technology they need for each their commercial enterprise and personal computing, Lenovo stated.
For business-class productivity, ThinkPad Twist applications as much as third technology Intel Core i5 processors, up to Windows eight Pro, huge garage as much as 500 GB or as much as 256 GB SSD and the ThinkPad-logo’s keyboard, high-quality and reliability capabilities. Users can work for hours with nearly all-day battery life and tablet-like quick resume from standby.
This powerful device also includes committed software gear specifically for small businesses, consisting of Lenovo Solutions for Small Business powered via Intel Small Business Advantage and Lenovo Cloud Storage through SugarSync.
Lenovo stated it gives a full suite of services for the new gadgets, consisting of In-Home Warranty upgrades for provider on the owner’s domestic or commercial enterprise, and Accidental Damage Protection on pick out merchandise to help insure against damage from accidents like drops, spills, electrical surges, or screen malfunctions.
A full lineup of Lenovo Services for Small Business backs up the ThinkPad Twist. Customers can pick from a portfolio of guarantee enhancements, Accidental Damage Protection, Keep Your Drive and different safety services valuable to ultra-modern small agencies. Additionally, Lenovo Premium Support’s expert technicians are available whilst wished with convenient over the cellphone or faraway consultation assist from the comfort of domestic.
Available thru resellers, the IdeaPad Yoga thirteen can be available from stop-December beginning from RM3,399. The IdeaPad Yoga 11 (NVIDIA Tegra three processor) may be to be had from early December beginning from RM2,599. The ThinkPad Twist (threerd generation Intel Core i5-3317U processor) may be available from mid-November beginning from RM3,519.