Sony embraces Windows 8

Sony's new Windows 8 powered computers.

                                           All are excited about the new Windows 8 operating system and all hardware manufacturers are also revamping their line-ups to get them ready for the new platform. Sony has also revamped two new models that embrace new Windows 8 platform and both these computers take the advantage of new touch optimized platform of it. The first model they unveiled is all new Sony Tap 20. The other model is Sony Duo 11 Ultrabook. The new Sony Tap 20 is an All-in-One PC but at the first glance it looks like a giant tab. The all new Sony Duo 11 is also looks more like a cross between a tab and an ultrabook. So as we could see Sony is emphasizing more on the mobility factor of theses devices to make them ultra portable. Lets check the specifications of these two models.

Sony Tap 20 Specifications.

Sony Tap 20

• Processor: Intel 3rd Generation Core i5-3317U (1.7 Ghz, with Turbo Boost up to 2.6Ghz)
• Ram: 4GB DDR3
• Graphics: Intel HD 4000 integrated
• Storage: 750GB, no SSD cache.
• Optical Drives: None
• Display: 1600x900 pixels 20" IPS LCD touchscreen with Bravia Engine.
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet.
• Connectors: 2 USB 3.0 ports, SD Card Reader.

Sadly Tap 20 doesn't have a VGA connector or a HDMI port to connect it to external displays.

Sony Duo 11 Ultrabook Specifictions

Sony Duo 11

• Processor: Intel 3rd Generation Core i5-3317U (1.7 Ghz, with Turbo Boost up to 2.6Ghz)
• Ram: 6GB DDR3 for standard version, can upgrade.
• Graphics: Intel HD 4000 integrated
• Storage: 128GB SSD
• Optical Drives: None
• Display: 1920x1080 pixels 11.6" IPS LCD with Bravia Engine.
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Intel's Wi-Di capability.
• Connectors: HDMI port, VGA port, 2 USB 3.0 ports, SD Card Reader.

                          World is waiting for the big release of Windows 8 on the October 26th and as the signs indicate the computing would never be the same afterwards.