ASUS Plans to Sell Their Windows 8 Devices at Apple’s Current iPad Price

Star Chang, Aug 30, 2012 7:27 PM, 663 views, Got something to say ?,

Asus will peg pricing of some upcoming Windows 8 devices to Apple’s new iPad. The company will “use the price of Apple’s new iPad as a reference” when pricing Windows 8 and Windows RT devices. According to a report from Digitimes, ASUS has “warned” Microsoft by saying, “if Microsoft launches its Surface at US$199 … it will cause difficulty for [the survival of] Asustek’s Windows-based tablet.” The Taiwanese vendor also mentioned that Google’s Nexus 7 tablet, which Asus manufactures, will provide a big boost for the company’s tablet shipments …

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Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Will Come in ARM Versions

Star Chang, Aug 13, 2012 5:30 AM, 459 views, Got something to say ?,

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga, the transforming tablet which was shown off earlier this year at the CES in Las Vegas, will come in two versions – one that has an Intel processor and one that has a lower-powered ARM Nvidia Tegra processor. The ARM version will have double the battery life of the Intel version. The ARM version will be running Windows RT, it won’t have access to all the legacy applications for Windows, therefore, the Yoga will have access to all the apps in Microsoft’s Store. The device is scheduled to hit the market around the time of the general availability of Windows 8, which is slated for Oct. 26. We believe casual consumer will be confused the differences between Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro models, and of course the price will also determine their desire for purchasing.

So Much News in China… #058

Star Chang, Aug 12, 2012 12:18 PM, 624 views, Got something to say ?,

There are so much news from China that passes by that we couldn’t possibly cover it all. Here are the Chinese tech news we have left behind because we are just too busy or too lazy to post. There are stories on Xiaomi 2 handset, 4G in China, cracking down online fake products, Lenovo Windows 8 tablet and so on, check them out after the break. Video for this week: How Hollywood is cracking the China market … Hope everyone have enjoyed your weekend and a fresh start to your week.

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So Much News in China… #057

Star Chang, Aug 5, 2012 6:53 PM, 647 views, 2 Comments »,

There are so much news from China that passes by that we couldn’t possibly cover it all. Here are the Chinese tech news we have left behind because we are just too busy or too lazy to post. There are stories on gas leak at Apple supplier’s plant, powerful rocket engine, Lenovo Windows 8 ThinkPad tablet, China’s smartphone shipments and so on, check them out after the break. Video for this week: an interesting talk at TED on China’s Great Firewall … Hope everyone have a fresh start to your week and stay cool when you are in outdoor.

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Microsoft Sues Chinese Resellers Over Piracy Before Windows 8 Launch

Herman Lai, Jul 11, 2012 1:54 PM, 472 views, 2 Comments »,

Microsoft China announced on Tuesday it has filed a lawsuit against nine computer resellers in seven cities in China, accusing dealers of installing pirated Windows software in various computers produced by Lenovo, HP, Dell and Acer. The initiative came after the company confirmed to launch Windows 8 by the end of October. In 2006, all computer manufactures in China were ordered to install official software before being sold to users. In recent year, Microsoft has sued several computer dealers and reached settlement with these companies to alarm the privacy issue in China.

So Much News in China… #050

Star Chang, Jun 18, 2012 4:45 AM, 454 views, Got something to say ?,

There are so much news from China that passes by that we couldn’t possibly cover it all. Here are the Chinese tech news that have left behind because we are just too busy or too lazy to post. There are stories on Xiaomi phone, HTC’s patent bank China social media regulations and so on, check them out after the break. Video for this week: the making of low cost 7-inch Android tablet in China … Hope everyone have a fresh start to your week.

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So Much News in China… #049

Star Chang, Jun 10, 2012 3:37 PM, 708 views, Got something to say ?,

There are so much news from China that passes by that we couldn’t possibly cover it all. Here are the Chinese tech news that have left behind because we are just too busy or too lazy to post. There are stories on ASUS Nexus tablet, real and fake Apple stores, Lenovo cheaper ultrabooks and so on, you can check them out after the jump. Video for this week: China asks US embassy to stop broadcasting air quality data … Hope everyone have enjoyed your weekend and a fresh start to your week. Stay tune on the latest announcement at WWDC.

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Meet The ASUS TAICHI, World’s First Laptop with Dual 1080p Displays (video)

Chris Chang, Jun 5, 2012 4:39 PM, 2,413 views, 1 Comment »,

Taiwanese PC manufacturer ASUS has introduced a ridiculously brilliant product at Computex, a dual-screen laptop. Yup, it’s real, and it’s called the TAICHI. At first sight, you may think the TAICHI is just a laptop with ultra-thin design, but looking closer, you will see full-HD (1,920 x 1,080-pixel) screens on both sides of the lid. The screen on the outside is touch-capable and when the lid is closed, the TAICHI functions as a tablet, but with the lid opened both screens can be used independently, enabling same-time sharing with a friend face-to-face. Check out the video after the break to see it in action, and don’t miss out the wonderful moment of ASUS CEO Jonney Shih revealing the awesomeness of TAICHI.

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Acer Unwraps New Tablet With Windows 8, Ivy Bridge, USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt (videos)

Herman Lai, Jun 5, 2012 11:33 AM, 6,269 views, 1 Comment »,

After Acer introduced some very strange all-in-one desktop at Computex, the company still have a few more Windows 8 tablets being unveiled at the show. There are two models — Acer Iconia W700 and Iconia W510. The W700 is quite remarkable since it is an Ivy Bridge-loaded machine, combined with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt. Check out how it performs after the break, with photos and videos.

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Thank Goodness! Acer’s New Touchscreen Ultrabook Doesn’t Look Like A MacBook Air

Chris Chang, Jun 5, 2012 10:44 AM, 1,495 views, Got something to say ?,

We always have high hopes for what Acer can do with an Ultrabook, other than making it look like Apple’s MacBook Air. So, Acer proved to us they can think different by introducing their new Ultrabook series at Computex, featuring 11.6- and 13.3-inch touchscreens. The new Ultrabooks from Acer also have the ability to lie flat on the table by folding the laptop back 180 degrees. And Acer successfully made their Ultrabook thinner than the MacBook Air. Check out the photos and hands-on videos after the break.

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