Intel reveals more than 20 Windows 8 tablets on the way

Intel has confirmed that more than 20 Windows 8 tablets are on the way, which makes for a promising mobile device launch for Microsofts next version of its popular operating system.

The chip giants CEO, Paul Otellini, said that the company is “tracking more than 20 Windows 8 tablet designs based on our low-power and low-cost Clover Trail Atom SOC, in addition to a number of Core-based tablets.”Intel will be competing with ARM, the firm powering the Windows RT tablets, which will likely take up a larger share of the market, thanks to their lower price tags. However, Microsoft is not leaving Intel out of the picture, embracing the Core i5 processor for the “Pro” version of its own-branded Surface tablet, which should come in at around the same price as an Ultrabook.Otellini also said that there are over 140 Ivy Bridge-based Ultrabooks on the horizon, ensuring Intels dominance in a variety of mobile fields. He expects to see $699 Intel-powered Ultrabooks in Autumn.Windows 8 will release on 26 October.Source: The Verge

Microsoft sends out invitations to Windows 8 event in NYC

Microsoft has sent out a series of cryptic invitations to an event in New York City on October 25th, celebrating the long anticipated upcoming installment of their operating system: Windows 8.

The invitations were devoid of practically any information, except that an event is being held in New York City on October 25th.

"Youre invited to celebrate.
Windows 8." says the invitation.

Whatever the event is, it will probably end up having something to do with Windows 8 devices, such as tablets, computers, cellphones and laptops.

The public has already been made aware by Microsoft that the release of Windows 8 will occur on the following day, October 26th.

The discussion surrounding the operating system is a lively one to say the least. Many are dreading the release of Windows 8, often due to its controversial Metro interface. Others, of course, have a more optimistic perspective on the OS .

Many hold that a Windows operating system cannot be fully judged until it has been used, probed, and new service packs have been released fixing common bugs - this process could be compared to breaking in a pair of new shoes. How Windows works in a lab environment, and how it works in the publics homes is a radically different story.

In a little more than a months time, any debate on the subject will be replaced by solid experimentation.

Source:CNET