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As the Windows 8 release date nears, we are seeing a number of devices being announced running on the latest PC / tablet platform. At the IFA 2012 event in Berlin, Lenovo introduced its Windows 8 Pro-based tablet called 'ThinkPad Tablet 2'. Like the Samsung's ATIV tablets, the ThinkPad Tablet 2 also comes with an optional keyboard dock that helps transform the device into a full-desktop. Lenovo has already announced its Windows 8-based ThinkPad Tablet 2. The Tablet 2 is said to be the Windows version of the original Android-based ThinkPad tablet. The device also comes with an optional pen and digitizer. Other features of the ThinkPad Tablet 2 include an Intel Atom (unspecified) processor, 10.1-inch IPS display with 1366x768 resolution, dual cameras front 2MP and rear 8MP, miniHDMI, microSD slot, USB 2.0, docking connector, stereo sound, dual-array microphone. Check out the full specs of the device  here . “Customers want a versatile device that fits their ...

Microsoft has officially opened registration for new Windows 7 users (who purchase Windows 7 PC between June 2, 2012 – January 31, 2013) to upgrade to Windows 8. Microsoft is offering the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99. It may be recalled that the Indian consumers are entitled to a downloadable upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for a price of just Rs. 699. Microsoft in a  tweet  announced, “"The @Windows upgrade offer is now available in 140 countries. Register now!  http://windowsupgradeoffer.co m ." To upgrade, users will be required to provide their 25-digit Windows 7 OEM product key as part of their online registration process. Starting October 26th, the company will start sending out promo codes through e-mail, which can be applied upon checkout within the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. It's notable the offer is valid till February 28th, 2013, after which users will have to shell out the full price – though the company has not yet revealed what it would be. ...