Video: A bit more on Microsoft Surface

Here's a video from Microsoft that gives more information on the Microsoft Surface tablet coming this week. This focuses on the hardware features as well as some of the accessories that will be available upon launch. 

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Toshiba's U920T Ultrabook leads double-life as a tablet

Who says you can't have it all? Toshiba announced the U920T Windows 8 Ultrabook Convertible device. Combining the performance and form factor of an Ultrabook with the ease-of-use of a tablet. Its unique sliding hinge allows it to be used as a touch screen tablet or Ultrabook with a keyboard. No pricing has been released but the U920T  should be available once Windows 8 is formally launched on October 26.

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SlideShow: A look at Lenovo's Twist and Yoga Windows 8 Ultrabooks

I just got the chance at an exclusive peek at two of the more innovative Windows 8 Ultrabooks coming from Lenovo Canada. The ThinkPad Twist offers the robust build and design of ThinkPads but with the ability to convert the Ultrabook into a 13-inch Windows 8 tablet.

The IdeaPad Yoga is geared towards consumers and can flip the screen 180 degrees to turn it into a tablet or to create a makeshift stand. Both Ultrabooks come with sealed in batteries, a variety of Ivy Bridge Core i5 or i7 processors as well as Gorilla Glass covered multi-touch displays. Pricing and availability has not yet been announced.Expect these in the market shortly after the official Windows 8 launch on October 26.

Video: Microsoft's Windows 8 Advertisement

As Microsoft prepares for one of its most historic and monumental series of launches (Windows 8/ Windows Phone 8/ Retail Stores) expect a lot of promotion and coverage. Not only is the software weeks away from release, there are dozens of new PCs and smartphones lined up for release in the very near future. This is just the start as Microsoft plans on a huge promotional campaigns on various media channels.