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Microsoft Surface Pro review

As reported on Engadget. By Tim Stevens It’s a compelling proposition: all the power and application compatibility of a laptop running a proper desktop operating system, all the portability and convenience of a tablet, all mixed together in one package. That’s the core idea behind Microsoft’s Surface tablets but, as we saw with the Surface for Windows RT a few months ago, its ARM-based nature resulted in some substantial drawbacks. Namely: app selection. Running Windows is all well…

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Hardware Dev Review

Samsung unveils the Series 7 Ultra, refreshes the Series 7 Chronos with a slimmer design

As reported on Engadget. By Dana Wollman We’ve gotta hand it to Samsung: announcing new products before CES is a clever way of grabbing our undivided attention. With days to go before the show officially kicks off, the outfit’s already unveiled some new monitors, and put out teasers for at least three other items. Now the company’s PC division is getting a headstart as well: Samsung just added two notebooks to its high-performance Series 7 family of products. These include the Series…

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Retail Sales Review

Canon Cinema EOS-1D C hits stores in Japan today, expected stateside later this week

As reported on Engadget. By Zach Honig At $11,999, this latest Canon 1D is hardly set to become a DSLR bestseller, but there are certainly a few pro shooters willing to line up for an incredibly versatile 18-megapixel 4K cam, with EOS lens compatibility and a full-frame sensor. We were expecting Canon’s top-of-the-line beast to sell for just shy of $15,000, so this new sub-$12k sticker is a pleasant surprise. You’ll also need to invest in a battery of high-speed…

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Review

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

As reported on The Verge. By Sean Hollister With a touch-friendly new OS, now is the all-in-one’s time to shine It’s an interesting time to buy an all-in-one PC, that’s for sure. The iMac is thinner and more powerful than ever, and Windows machines finally have touchscreens that appeal to an average user. Now that Windows 8 is on the market, all-in-one computers aren’t just a way to save space: now, you can theoretically have a giant touchscreen…

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