Panasonic shows off foldable Windows 8 Ultrabook hybrid, launches October 26 (hands-on)

Found along the sidelines of Panasonic's CEATEC booth, the AX series Ultrabook is a foldable hybrid that will be arriving in Japanese stores later this month. Ready to launch with Windows 8 (both standard or Pro) built-in, the Ultrabook houses a 11.6-inch touch display at the ever-popular 1,366 x 768 resolution, although it feels a little on the thick side, and is unmistakably Panasonic in its styling. Connectivity options are legion, with two USB 3.0 ports on the right edge, accompanied by HDMI socket. On the other side, there's an SD card reader, ethernet, power, mic and headphone ports. The hinge seems suitably solid, and while that touchscreen isn't the most attractive we've seen on Windows 8 hardware, the keyboard felt pretty similar to existing business laptops and our fingertips had plenty of space. Otherwise, we were left to play with a Japanese iteration of Windows 8, which seemed nice and responsive in both tablet and notebook setups, although our playtime was limited. The AX series will launch in Japan on October 26th in three different permutations, starting with an Intel Core i5 processor clocked at 1.7GHz or 1.8GHz, and a Core i7 at 1.9GHz. There's 4GB of memory and a 128GB SDD in all three, while the hybrid bucks the trend by offering a removable battery, with both the faster Core i5 and the Core i7 models coming with an extra cell bundled in. That top-end processor will also arrive with connectable projector for business types. Check out our brief hands-on after the break, or hit the source for the full list of specs. Gallery: Panasonic AX series hybrid Ultrabook at CEATEC 2012Continue reading Panasonic shows off foldable Windows 8 Ultrabook hybrid, launches October 26 (hands-on)Filed under: Laptops, TabletsPanasonic shows off foldable Windows 8 Ultrabook hybrid, launches October 26 (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Panasonic  | Email this | Commentsgreatest coupon deals this week to obtain steelman ste97952 digital tire inflato greatest coupon deals to receive acdelco d1432d switch assembly buy cheap 2012 a greatest coupon deals to receive imperial 72530 pressure grease swivl buy cheap greatest coupons available for acdelco d6070 switch assembly buy cheap 2012 amaz greatest coupons available for diamondstep universal style bumper black buy chea greatest coupon saver available for acdelco d1482d switch assembly buy cheap 201 greatest coupon saver just for acdelco d6241d switch assembly buy cheap 2012 ama greatest coupons by mail to obtain all sales 9202fp door plate buy cheap 2012 am greatest coupons by mail to receive rds rectangular auxiliary transfer fuel buy greatest coupons codes at gorilla automotive 18023 bolts thread buy cheap 2012 a greatest coupons codes at neiko floor jack 3 ton buy cheap 2012 amazon greatest coupons codes for the clean 60n strip disc in buy cheap 2012 amazon greatest coupons codes for the drop cycle glyder dolly wheel buy cheap 2012 amaz greatest coupons free at otc 7394 universal hub puller buy cheap 2012 amazon greatest coupons free at quick release aluminum mounting bracket extinguishers b greatest coupons free in acdelco 15 4441 switch assembly buy cheap 2012 amazon greatest coupons free in shinko 540 sand rear tire buy cheap 2012 amazon greatest coupons in the mail in moog k9918 ball joint buy cheap 2012 amazon greatest coupons in the mail in rugged ridge 11540 11 textured bumper buy cheap greatest coupons in the mail to 3m 00525 green hookit regalite buy cheap 2012 am greatest coupons online at jb 24033 valve aluminum manifold buy cheap 2012 amazo greatest coupons online at makita btw251 18 volt lithium ion cordless buy cheap greatest coupons online available for autosock 785 winter traction performance b greatest coupons online for the viair 30033 viair portable compressor buy cheap greatest coupons online of complete mini crack repair kit buy cheap 2012 amazon greatest coupons online of german piece bolts 14mmx1 5 shank buy cheap 2012 amaz greatest coupons online printable available for snap industrial torque 1502ldin greatest coupons online printable just for dent fix dendf 505 removal station bu greatest coupons online printable just for titan ttn19220 gravity feed spray buy greatest coupons on line to ast 3059 polish kit air buffer buy cheap 2012 amazon