[CES 2013] Asus VivoTab Smart Windows 8 tablet

We are certainly being handled to a excessive number of new tech merchandise this week especially as the CES 2013 occasion is ongoing, and doesn’t matter whether or not you may be looking out for a brand new smartphone or new pill PC we're seeing a whole number of new merchandise being launched to the market. Today we've got news of the Asus VivoTab Smart Home windows eight tablet, which is simply the start of a number of new merchandise within the pipeline from the company.

The brand new tablet from the company that brought us the Nexus 7 contains a clever full kind cover that provides house owners a wireless QWERTY keyboard, and runs the brand new Windows eight working system. The tablet PC is powered by an Intel Atom Z2760 twin core processor that powers a stunning wanting 10.1-inch IPS display that has a decision of 1366 x 768. The IPS know-how gives users with 178-degree large viewing angle together with clear and vivid images.

From a distance you can mistake the device for the Microsoft Surface, however the Asus VivoTab Smart has a little more to offer potential purchasers. The corporate is looking the quilt the TranSleeve that may also work as a wi-fi keyboard, cowl, and a stand relying in your mood.

The gadget has some other nice features up its sleeves as nicely that embody a formidable 8 megapixel rear facing digicam, whereas around the front you would possibly be provided with a 2 megapixel shooter. There is additionally NFC connectivity thrown into the combination as properly and contemplating the specs of the device it is likely to sell like sizzling truffles once released.

Its eight megapixel rear digital camera can also be able to 1080p Full HD video seize from its auto-focus five-factor lens, and the device additionally features a 5 point multitouch for excellent fingertip control utilizing Home windows 8.

There's additionally SonicMaster audio expertise from the company that gives a promised glorious sound, and Asus are additionally promising the gadget will provide 9.5 hours of battery life. At the time of writing there is not any data regarding availability and pricing, however hopefully this could turn out to be accessible within the not too distant future.

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Dropbox is now available for Windows 8 and RT users

Dropbox is now offered for Windows 8/Windows RT and can now be downloaded without cost via Microsoft’s Home windows Store.

We knew Dropbox was coming we just didn’t know when. Microsoft confirmed that Dropbox can be coming to its Windows Store at its final developer conference in October, so we knew it was only a matter of time.

With Dropbox put in, you may open and edit information from other Home windows eight/Windows RT apps and share information, folders and content through Home windows 8’s Share Charm.

We haven’t examined the applying out just yet, but The Verge is reporting that ‘total the app is a reasonably fundamental one that mimics net entry to Dropbox with a tiled interface to suit Home windows eight's aesthetics.’

Nonetheless, it’s good to see some massive title developers making their approach over to Microsoft’s Home windows Store.

The addition of Dropbox to Microsoft’s Windows Store and consequently its Trendy UI is definitely a welcome one. Hopefully it’ll encourage more huge name builders to construct apps for Home windows 8/RT.

The Retailer itself continues to be somewhat sparse despite large efforts from Microsoft to rally developers to the platform. Till we see some massive enhancements in this regard we cannot advocate Microsoft's Surface RT slate, which is all too reliant on the Home windows Store.

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