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[CES 2013] Thanks to the introduction of Windows 8, we are starting to see more computers come as a hybrid of sorts, allowing users to input commands the traditional way (i.e. keyboard and mouse), but also via a touchscreen display. That being said the folks at Sony have announced that they have updated their line of VAIO T Ultrabooks and will now allow users to purchase the Ultrabook with the added option of having touchscreen functionality. The models that will be on the receiving end of the update includes the T Series 14 and the new T Series 15 with a Full HD 1080p display, both of which obviously coming with Windows 8 installed within a magnesium/aluminum design. Both laptops will be available come Spring 2013 via Sony retailers or authorized resellers and will be priced at $800 for the T Series 14, and $950 for the T Series 15.

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Lenovo is announcing its fair share of brand new products at CES 2013, but its also giving some of its older products a refresh so they’ll act as better Windows 8 machines. One such line of products getting a refresh is the Lenovo U series. This is essentially the same exact thing as older IdeaPad U310 models, but there’s one key feature being added with this latest release: touch.

Lenovo has outfitted the IdeaPad U310 with a touch panel for navigating through windows 8′s start screen. If you’ve read nearly any Windows 8 post penned by me, you’ll probably know that I think Windows 8 is perfect for touchscreens, so bringing touch functionality to the IdeaPad U310 is a great move for Lenovo.

We’re talking 10-point touch to be specific, which is a feature we’ve seen on a number of Lenovo’s Windows 8 machines lately. The addition of touch is pretty much the only difference though, with Lenovo offering up to an Intel Core i7 in the IdeaPad U310 Touch. You’ll also have NVIDIA GeForce graphics, so despite the fact that the IdeaPad U310 is an ultrabook, you might be able to get some reasonable graphics power out of the machine.

Indeed, the U310 is definitely an ultrabook, as it’s quite slim when it’s closed and it’s really light. If the smaller form factor of the U310 isn’t quite your cup of tea, Lenovo will also be offering the U410 with a 14-inch screen. The new U Touch series will be shipping out in Q1 2013, and Lenovo says that the U310 will start at $799.

Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Touch hands-on is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Well, there’s no new set-top box box per se, but most of those rumored Intel / virtual cable TV details have come true here at CES. Intel just announced a new partnership with Comcast, which will enable Xfinity TV viewers to watch television on Intel-based devices in the home. According to Intel, the collaboration will enable users to tap into Xfinity TV on “IP set-top boxes, Ultrabooks, Intel-based all-in-one PCs, tablets and smartphones, as well as smart TVs in the home.” It’s like Tru2way, but slightly less restrictive. Evidently, the back-end magic is being handled by Intel’s Puma 6MG-bsaed XG5 multi-screen video gateway. In other words, this is Comcast opening up live TV streaming to more than just the HDTV connected to your set-top box, but unfortunately, there’s no mention at all about this working remotely. We’re also getting the impression that Intel’s pitching this kind of scenario to other pay-TV providers, and if we hear of any others hopping onboard, we’ll be sure to let you know.

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[CES 2013] If Ultrabooks aren’t your thing and you’re looking for something a little more powerful in the graphics department, Toshiba has announced the Qosmio X875 laptop, a 17.3” laptop with an optional 3D-ready display along with a decent discrete graphics card that should allow you to play some of today’s newer games, although we expect that maybe more hardcore gamers will want to stick to a full desktop system. The X875 will sport a TruBrite display and like we said earlier, there is an option where users can configure the laptop to come with a 3D display but we expect that should cost you a bit more.

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Starting things off fresh for CES 2013, Lenovo has just announced a new lineup of touch-based devices running Windows 8. The company unveiled new additions to the IdeaPad U series of Ultrabooks and the Mainstream Z Series, as well as the new ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 business-minded laptops.

Lenovo’s new IdeaPad U310 and U410 Ultrabooks are just 18mm thin and boast a wake-up time of just one second, thanks to Lenovo’s own Instant Resume technology. The new Ultrabooks come packing with up to a 3rd-generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce graphics with DirectX 11. The U310 will be available in March starting at $779, while the U410 will release in April starting at $850.

Lenovo also has shown off the new IdeaPad Z400 and Z500 laptops and are the latest additions to the company’s Z series. These machines are optimized for Windows 8’s touch-based UI, supporting 10-finger touch at any given point. Both laptops come with a 3rd -generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce graphics. The Z400 will come with a 14-inch display and will be available starting in March at $699, while the Z500 will feature a 15.6-inch display and will be released in April starting at $699 as well.

Lastly, Lenovo announced the ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 (also pictured at the top of this article). They’re the first ThinkPad laptops to include the company’s all-new OneLink technology, which allows users to connect to various external devices through a single cable connection, thus eliminating cable clutter without compromising performance. The ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 laptops also feature improved graphics and higher-resolution displays, as well as a five-button ClickPad that will let users control various Windows 8 features from the keyboard. Both models will be available in May starting at $499.

Lenovo ThinkPad and IdeaPad refreshed with an Edge at CES 2013 is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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