IFA 2012: Hybrid Computers Make the Most of Hybrid Operating System
By Karla Robinson
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
- At the IFA show, Windows-enabled devices are changing the image of traditional PCs to take advantage of the new hybrid operating system.
- “First are the straight tablets, which are primarily intended for use by themselves but often come with keyboard docks or cases. Second are the convertible PCs, which are basically Ultrabooks that fold down into thick tablets as necessary. Third are the standard PCs that have some sort of token touch support built-in — this takes the form of laptops or all-in-ones with capacitive touchscreens,” reports Ars Technica.
- Sony showcased its Vaio 11 Duo convertible PC that can be used as a tablet with a stylus and digitizer for handwritten input. “Despite being a convertible, the computer sacrifices some of its utility as a laptop to be a better tablet — the keyboard looks cramped, and it forgoes a standard trackpad in favor of a pointing stick-style mouse,” explains the article. Sony also showed its 20-inch Tap 20 all-in-one with a kickstand, which can be used as a giant tablet.
- Samsung promoted the Series 5 Ultrabooks featuring touchscreens, the Series 5 and 7 all-in-ones with “Samsung’s ill-advised ‘Start Menu’ simulacrum,” and the Series 5 Slate with optional keyboard dock.
- Asus brings the Vivo Tab with an Intel version including a stylus, Wacom digitizer, and keyboard dock with extra USB ports, trackpad and added battery life. The company’s UX21A Touch ultrabook adds a touchscreen.
- Dell’s new XPS Duo 12 convertible PC has gotten some attention online for its interesting design; it has “a 12-inch 1080p LCD that you flip over before closing the lid to put it into tablet mode — there are magnets that keep the screen in place when it isn’t being flipped,” the article states.
- Toshiba presented its Satellite U925t convertible Ultrabook and has two existing computers upgrading to Windows 8 touch.
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