LG Tab-Book Ultra Z160 and Tab-Book H160 hands-on

LG TabBook Ultra Z160 and TabBook H160 handson

Here at CES 2013, LG’s introing a brand-new Windows 8 line: the Tab-Book and Tab-Book Ultra. As you may be able to tell from the naming convention, the devices are intended to offer the best of both worlds, offering a convertible slider form factor and, in the case of the Ultra, the thinness and lightness associated with Ultrabooks. Both models support five-point multi-touch and pack 11.6-inch 720p IPS displays, in addition to ports for HDMI and USB 3.0. But that’s about where the similarities end. The Z160 is the company’s more high-end offering, weighing 1.23kg and measuring in at 19.4mm thick (versus the H160’s 1.05kg and 15.9mm thickness) and also features a third-generation Intel Core i5, whereas its sibling is Atom-powered. Seen from the side, the two hybrids appear a bit chunky, so we’re not entirely convinced the Z160 deserves the extra Ultrabook-like comparison. To access the sliding function and expose the somewhat cramped keyboard beneath, users will have to press a dedicated button along the left edge of the device. In our brief testing, the screen seemed to snap into place quickly and with ease. We’re not sure how comfortable that “Ultrabook” configuration will be for users considering the hard-edged rim that pokes up just above the keyboard and cuts into the wrist. Again, we don’t know pricing or availability for either of these Tab-Books, so for now check out the gallery below and stay tuned for a video walkthrough.

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LG Announces PC Lineup For CES 2013

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If you’re in the market for new Windows 8-based products, you might want to check back with us during CES because LG has announced that they will be showing off several new computers. These include new hybrid tablet/notebook devices like the H160 and the Z160, the Z360 Ultrabook and for the desktop lover, the all-in-one desktop V325 with a touchscreen display. All these products will come with Windows 8 installed and we expect that additional details will be revealed at CES 2013 which will be taking place next month. In the meantime as a quick rundown, here’s roughly what you can look forward to. (more…)

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LG outs three new Windows 8 devices with the H160 Hybrid laptop, the V325 AIO and a new Tablet

LG just announced in Korea three new Windows 8 powered devices with the H160 Hybrid laptop, the V325 Tablet and a new AIO. The first model the H160 is a 11.6″ slider like laptop with a IPS Panel that will weight just around 1.05kg for a battery life of 10h and that pretty much all what we now as for now. Indeed LG did not give any details on the H160 flavor of Windows 8 (RT or not) of is this device will be powered by an Ivy Bridge CPU, ATOM or else. The second model announced is the …

LG announces Windows 8 12-inch slider laptop hybrid and all-in-one PC (updated)

LG announces Windows 8 slider laptop and allinone PC

Windows 8’s imminent launch continues to draw out even more devices in almost every permutation imaginable. LG’s up next, with its collection ranging from a familiar-looking V325 all-in-one PC, through to a slider PC with tablet skills. The size of LG’s 11.6-inch H160 hybrid means we’re not certain whether it’ll be running Windows RT or the more power-intensive complete package. LG’s brief explanation below the press shots also suggests we’re only looking at two models for now — despite the three devices on show here; presumably that tablet is just the laptop transformed, given that the company decided to put that particular family of devices on the back burner. The hybrid laptop houses its own auto-slide button, and measures in at 15.9mm thick, despite the built-in keyboard. The 11.6-inch screen is another LG-made IPS panel, promising up to 178 degrees of crisp visibility, while the manufacturer expects the battery to last up to 10 hours. Connectivity encompasses WiFi, HDMI output and a USB port and — according to Google’s translation — a microSD card slot. The device will have to compete for fans against Sony’s similarly-sliding VAIO Duo 11 — not to mention Toshiba’s U925t Ultrabook.

The touchscreen V325 AIO packs all the thinking parts behind a 23-inch display, with up to 10-point touch sensitivity. There’s a (presumably Korea-only) TV tuner built-in, which can be activated without powering up the whole PC, while processing powering is provided by a third-generation Core i5 processor and NVIDIA’s GeForce GT640M. Both devices are currently set to remain on home turf for now, starting from October 26th and will be accompanied by LG’s latest range of Ultrabooks, refreshed with Windows 8 software.

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