Will Windows 8 hybrids make tablets obsolete?

Tablets in the Enterprise TechRepublic Member | October 18, 2012

Will Windows 8 hybrids make tablets obsolete in the enterprise? According to Donovan Colbert, if Windows 8 is executed properly, it could disrupt the momentum of mobile device platforms. Do you agree? Read more Resource of the day Replacing Legacy IBM Power Architectures with HP Proliant Servers Take a look at this white paper to learn more about switching to HP's latest ProLiant servers, and how they can help you achieve your goals. Posts from TechRepublic   Sony unveils VAIO Duo 11 Windows 8 ultrabook in Singapore Get details about the Sony VAIO Duo 11 Windows 8 hybrid laptop's specs, availability, and pricing. Also find out Paul Mah's first impressions of the device. Read more Get Microsoft Office 2013 to play nice with your iPad Will Kelly offers some options on how to get the upcoming Microsoft Office 2013 to play nice with the iPad. Read more Which version of Windows 8 should you choose for tablet deployment? Patrick Gray talks about the two flavors of Windows 8 for tablets, and which you should choose for your organization. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Surface RT tablet available for preorder: Why I am waiting Microsoft's Surface RT tablet has captivated me since the unveiling. Now that information is becoming available about the Surface I am in no hurry to put my order with Microsoft. Read more Surface RT specs revealed: Comparison with ThinkPad Tablet As availability for the Surface RT tablet gets closer, Microsoft is releasing more information about the product. Pictures of the Surface RT look a lot like last year's ThinkPad Tablet running Android, and comparing the specs shows why. Read more Android tablets: Training wheels for Windows 8 tablet makers The iPad is usually the named competition for the upcoming Windows 8 tablets, but it's likely Android tablet sales that will be most affected. That's evident by all the major Android tablet makers preparing Windows tablets for launch. 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Given that this is close to what Amazon sells its Kindle Fire HD tablet for, and at this price it's not making a profit on sales, I have doubts. Read more Interest in the iPad mini could be weak: survey A survey suggests that consumers are not as interested in the iPad mini, and that consumers want features such as USB ports that Apple traditionally has never included on the iPhone or iPad. Read more Featured multimedia   Computers that defined the information age brought back to life A tour of rebuilt machines that laid the foundations for modern computing - from the Ferranti Mark I to the PDP-1 - that made the shortlist for the inaugural Tony Sale Award for computer conservation. View on site IT pros can manage systems with five free iOS tools More and more IT professionals are using a tablet or their smart phone to perform network administration and other IT-related tasks. Here are five free IT tools that can be found in the Apple App Store. 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