Everyone is talking about the Microsoft Surface these days and while its really awesome (I got to play with it briefly today), it's not the only Windows 8 device in town. I'm looking to spend around a 1000 bucks on a Win 8 device and I did a little bit of research and found a lot Windows 8 devices which are really interesting.
Here are my top 5, and reason why they are interesting:
1. Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2 - http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/tablet/thinkpad/thinkpad-tablet-2/
Why its awesome: x86 with 10 hour battery life and 600 grams. Not missing a single feature - dockable keyboard, active digitizer screen and pen slot, 4G LTE, NFC...the works.
2. Acer S7 Ultrabook - http://www.acer.ca/ac/en/CA/content/series/aspires7
Why it's awesome: 11.6 inch touch screen, Full HD 1080p, up to i7 processor...and 12 mm thick with 2.2 lbs.
3. Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13 - http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/ideapad/yoga/yoga-13/
Why its awesome: Most flexible (literally) Windows 8 laptop. Why would anyone buy an ultrabook when this is similar price and does so much more.
4. Sony Vaio Duo 11 - http://www.sony.co.uk/product/vn-duo
Why it's awesome: up to i7, slide out keyboard, 1080p touch screen, active digitizer and pen in one small package
5. Asus VivoBook x202E - http://incredibletogether.asus.com/vivobook.html
Why it's awesome: Attractive 11.6 inch laptop under 3 lbs, packing an i3 processor, USB3 and capacitive touch screen...for $499!? Thats nuts.
With so many great devices I have a real dillema what to get with my money. Surface + x202 or Acer S7? Yoga or Sony Vaio? That Lenovo Thinkpad 2 is by far the best Win 8 tablet IMO but no price or release date is announced as of today.
What do you guys think? What Windows 8 devices do you find most appealing? Any other devices worth checking out?
