20 Windows 8 Devices Ready for Launch

Bangalore: October 2012 holds a lot of importance in the gadget world because Microsoft is going to officially launch their new Windows 8 operating system by the end of this month. The Windows 8 operating system is a completely redesigned platform that comes with touch functionality.

The launch of this new operating system from Microsoft means that all the upcoming devices that operate on Windows 8 will also be out in the market. Around 20 tablets and hybrids (tablet cum notebook) are lined up to hit the market; read on to know more about all these upcoming devices.

1. Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11  

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 is the company’s first hybrid device which is powered with NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-Core ARM processor and runs on Windows RT operating system. The Windows RT OS is a separate version for Windows 8 OS for ARM powered devices.

The IdeaPad Yoga 11 sports an 11.6 inch touchscreen display which flips backwards completely to become a tablet. This hybrid offers up to 13 hours of battery life and weighs 1.27 kg. It is expected to be available somewhere in December at a starting price of around 42,000.

2. Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13  

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is the bigger version of IdeaPad Yoga 11 and comes in a screen size of 13.3 inch touch screen display. The design of this hybrid is also similar to the previous IdeaPad Yoga 11, can be used as tablet or notebook.

It is powered with third generation Intel's Core processor based on the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture and runs on Windows 8 operating system (not Windows RT). The device weighs 1.5 kg and has a battery backup up to 8 hours and also expected to hit market sometime in December at a starting price of around 58,000.