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CES is a time where companies show off their latest products and technological innovations, an this year ASUS had an interesting device called the Transformer Book Duet which was a tablet that not only could run Windows, but could dual boot to Android if the user chose to. It certainly seems to address the problem that some customers have when deciding if they should get a Windows tablet or an Android one, unless money isn’t an issue and you can just get both. Rarely is that the case as this is one of the technological innovations that Intel is quite proud of, where during their Intel CES keynote speech, the company’s CEO revealed their plans to promote additional products that could dual boot both Windows and Android at the same time.

Is this our one-size-fits-all solution? For some yes it would, but for others, namely Lenovo, they don’t seem overly enthused about Intel’s plans. Speaking to VentureBeat, Lenovo’s North American president Jay Parker revealed that he wasn’t overly convinced about Intel’s plans. According to Parker, “I don’t see it [Intel’s Android on Windows plan] as being a mass-market opportunity in the near- or maybe even long-term […] I believe the market can support multiple operating systems and ecosystems.” As it stands Lenovo has a whole host of products running Microsoft’s Windows platform, but at the same time are promoting their Android products as well, meaning that by combining platforms and thus selling less products, it would seem as though there really isn’t much to be gained.

What do you guys think of Intel’s plans for dual booting devices in the future? Are you enamoured by the idea of a single product that can run multiple platforms, or would you rather have a dedicated product for a single platform instead?

Lenovo Not Convinced Of Intel’s Plans For Dual Booting Windows And Android Devices original content from Ubergizmo.

Keyboards come in all shapes and sizes and types, ranging from rubber domed keys to mechanical keys which are typically favored by writers, coders, and even gamers due to their increased tactile feedback along with the satisfying “clack” of the keys. For the most part, mechanical keyboard designs are pretty straightforward, save for the gaming versions which might come with additional macro keys and a more outlandish design to appeal to the gamer. But what about the user who wants mechanical keys and ergonomics at the same time? Unfortunately there aren’t too many solutions like that out there, but the Matias Ergo Pro is one of them.

Unveiled at CES 2014, Matias announced its new mechanical keyboard, the Ergo Pro, which not only features mechanical keys but sports an ergonomic design for the user who spends endless hours on end in front of their computer and is looking for a more ergonomic experience. Featuring 3 USB 2.0 ports, media control keys, and dedicated keys for copying, pasting, cutting, and undo, the Matias Ergo Pro will retail for a whopping $200, which is one of the more expensive mechanical keyboards we’ve come across to date. The company’s founder believes this price is justified due to mechanical keys having typically longer life, and also due to how much better it is to type on, which we have to say boils down to personal preference.

Compatible with both Windows and Mac computers, it will be made available come August 2014, but customers will be able to pre-order the keyboard via the company’s website.

Matias Ergo Pro Is An Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard original content from Ubergizmo.

If you’ve ever built your own computer, Gigabyte is a name you’ve definitely come across several times. The company manufacturers a variety of components for computers, such as motherboards and graphic cards, just to name a few. Well it looks like Gigabyte wants to help you out with a gaming rig in a more direct way as the company has announced a gaming laptop of their own make called the Aorus X7. While the Aorus might not be much to look at, at least compared to bright neon lights of the Alienware lineup, it is impressive as it measures only 0.9-inches thick, which is admittedly pretty thin as far as gaming laptops are concerned, and sports a full aluminum chassis which should lend itself to that “premium” feeling.

In terms of hardware, the Aorus X7 is equally impressive as it comes with an NVIDIA GTX 765M SLI as its GPU of choice, and will be powered by Intel’s Core i7-4700HQ that is clocked anywhere between 2.4GHz to 3.4GHz. It will also feature a 17.3” Full HD display and will come with either 4GB or 8GB of DDR3L RAM that can be upgraded to a maximum of 32GB. As far as storage goes, users can choose up to 1TB of hard disk space. The laptop will also come with the usual ports, such as USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, and so on. What makes this a more compelling gaming laptop is that its keyboards come with additional macro buttons that you can program, and also a software interface that allows you to control things such as fan speed, which might be essential if you’re running something particularly intensive.

According to Gigabyte, they expect the Aorus X7 to be made available in March and will be priced between $2,099 to $2,799, depending on how you configure it.

Gigabyte Announces Aorus X7 Gaming Laptop original content from Ubergizmo.

[CES 2014] Being a hotbed for technology, CES is an event where plenty of action goes on each day as various companies try to vie for the attention of the attendees when it comes to the different hardware and concepts on display. Gigabyte is no different, as this company that churns out motherboards, graphics cards and PC systems have just announced the next generation Gigabyte BRIX Pro, where it happens to come in the form of a compact DIY PC kit that will feature professional CPU performance as well as visually stunning graphics support. For instance, you will be able to find an Intel i7 Core 4770R processor underneath the hood that features the Intel Iris Pro graphics 5200 chipset.

The Gigabyte BRIX Pro just goes to show that size does not really matter in this particular case, where it boasts of the signature compact design philosophy of the Gigabyte BRIX series. Apart from doing plenty of hard hitting work on this puppy, the BRIX Pro will also be a decent performer when it comes to 3D gaming needs. Available in both black and red colors, it will ship with a Wi-Fi Mini PCIe module pre-installed, in addition to a power adapter and cable. You will be able to enjoy mSATA SSD and standard 2.5” SSD installation depending on your needs, and other connectivity options include Mini DisplayPort and HDMI ports on the rear panel, as well as support for the latest 4K displays via HDMI. [Press Release]

Gigabyte Announces BRIX Pro DIY PC Kit original content from Ubergizmo.

Microsoft is not going to change their minds concerning support for Windows XP, where such support is still on track to end 90 days from now, and the date in question would be April 8th, 2014. Apart from that, the software giant has also confirmed quietly what had been making its way across the grapevine, that Microsoft will also stop offering Microsoft Security Essentials for the Windows XP operating system after April 8th as well.

This bit of news arrived through a new revision of Microsoft’s Windows XP end-of-support web page which sported that little bit of detail. To be more specific, it read, ”Microsoft will also stop providing Microsoft Security Essentials for download on Windows XP on this date.” I guess that’s that, and all good things must always come to an end. Still, if you want to continue using Windows XP, it always pays to be careful, and Microsoft has recommended a bunch of best practices to follow in order to protect your PC from any unwanted intrusion, including running an up-to-date antivirus, applying security updates regularly for the remaining software installed, as well as using modern software that will feature advanced security technologies, followed by the support of regular security updates. We have been warned, that’s for sure. Would this make you ditch Windows XP and upgrade to a newer version of Windows?

Windows XP For Microsoft Security Essentials Ends This April 8 original content from Ubergizmo.