Video: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7, 8 and 10.1 versions demoed at Future Shop showcase

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Samsung is set to compete in the tablet market at nearly every conceivable size. The Galaxy Tab 3 line starts with the 7-inch model, a slimmed down 8-inch model and the 10.1 inch model. We have thinner bezels this year, improved storage capacity (accepting up to 64GB microSD) as well as a range of prices starting at $199 for the 7-inch version. One curious thing is Samsung's opting to use an Intel Clovertrail processor on the 10.1-inch tab and not one of their own Exynos processors.

HP's Envy Rove is a 20-inch all-in-one mobile desktop

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The scalability of Windows 8 in an all-in-one tablet form factor is being put to the test with HP's new Envy Rove. At first glance, this is another sleek all-in-one multi-touch desktop but the Rove can also be used flat on various surfaces and can be used untethered thanks  to a buil-in battery. The  HP Envy Rove comes to Canada in late July starting at $999.99.

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ASUS launches VivoBook S500 15-inch Windows 8 Pro notebook

ASUS announced the VivoBook S500 in North America.  ASUS VivoBook S500 showcases an attractive, durable, and portable 15.6” design that includes a 3rd generation Intel Core™ processor for excellent multitasking performance, advanced NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635M graphics, touch enabled high-definition display,  ASUS SonicMaster audio, and hybrid SSD/HD drive options.

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Post PC: Intel to cease desktop motherboard production in 3 years

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Intel plans to cease production of desktop montherboards in the next three years. While the chip giant will continue to provide components to third-party motherboard manufacturers it will end its own production after launching and supporting  motherboards that support the upcoming Haswell architecture. This is the latest news to follow the downturn in PC desktop sales in the market after a continous slowdown as more consumers move to notebooks and mobile devices.

Intel has been the prime proponent of the Ultrabook, convertible and now tablet form factors and is making a clear bid at the mobile processor market with a renewed line of Atom processors to power smartphones and tablets.

Source: AnandTech