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More from Windows 8 hardware: laptops, desktops, tablets, and convertibles designed for the touchscreen operating system

The best all-in-one PC: we review the new touchscreen Windows 8 desktops

With a touch-friendly new OS, now is the all-in-one’s time to shine

Sean Hollister
Lenovo ThinkPad Twist review

Partying like it’s 2002

David Pierce
Acer Aspire M5 review: the affordable all-purpose ultrabook

One laptop, with something for everybody

Sean Hollister
Acer Aspire S7 and Dell XPS 12 review: battle of the transforming 1080p touchscreen ultrabooks

Two Windows 8 laptops with 1080p screens, premium builds, and very different gimmicks

Sean Hollister
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 review

A fresh entrant in the “what does a Windows 8 laptop look like?” pageant

David Pierce
HP Envy TouchSmart Ultrabook 4 review

For this inexpensive Windows 8 ultrabook, does a touchscreen seal the deal?

Sean Hollister
Toshiba Satellite U925t review

A normal-looking ultrabook with a trick up its sleeve

David Pierce
Windows 8 upgrade: your hardware and software options explained

Microsoft’s latest might be the cheapest, most painless upgrade yet

Sean Hollister
Microsoft Surface review

Microsoft takes its first, bold step into the tablet market with a unique new device — but can it compete?

Joshua Topolsky
Asus Vivo Tab RT review

Same design, new OS

David Pierce