Windows 8 Hardware: Microsoft Partners Show Off Latest Designs

As the release of Windows 8 looms, Microsoft OEM partners are beginning to show some of the new machine designs they will have available for the new operating system when it comes out Oct. 26. Last week at the IFA 2012 conference in Berlin, many new Windows 8 compatible systems were on display. Nick Parker, who heads Microsofts OEM division, said the industry is building momentum for Windows 8 and the level of hardware innovation from components and hinges to ultrathin designs and beautiful touch displays is impressive. Customers will benefit from rich and immersive experiences made possible by the combination of the new Windows PCs and tablets running Windows 8 or Windows RT along with cloud services. With devices that range from tablets and hybrids to more familiar notebooks and all-in-ones on display at the IFA conference, it is clear that consumers will have a broad range of PC choices when Windows 8 launches, Parker said. "Versatility is a key theme were seeing with Windows PCs, allowing consumers to use the devices in a variety of ways," he said. "This is what we mean by no compromises." This slide show takes a look at some of the Windows 8 PCs and tablets displayed at IFA. - ...

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