Windows 10 Preview: Microsoft Unveils New Devices At Computex 2015 Event

Software giant Microsoft has shown off new hardware devices ranging from tablets, all-in-one PC and some convertibles during the Computex 2015 held at the Taipie International Convention Center in Taiwan. Microsoft's Corporate Vice President Nick Parker has unveiled the selected devices that were built for Windows 10 Operating System.

A CNET report showed that at least nine electronic devices were the first kit powered by Microsoft's powerful operating system. Hardware providers like Acer, Asus, Toshiba, FoxConn, Dell and others were Microsoft's partners that will accommodate the Windows 10 operating system.

The Acer Z3-710, a portable all-in-one portable computer, was one of the devices that will be powered by Windows 10. Adding to the list are the Asus Zen AiO Z240 and its convertible laptop, the Transformer Book, Dell's XPS 15, and the HP's x2 detachable tablet product.

An unnamed device from Toshiba Corporation was also presented. It brags a 4k display and reportedly supports the features of Windows Hello such as biometric scanner, infrared camera, and Microsoft's Cortana.

At the Computex 2015 event, Windows 10 was seen dominating the headlines as Parker revealed the products and demonstrated the Windows' 10 Cortana, Edge and Windows Hello applications. All these products were revealed at the latter part of Microsoft's keynote speech.

A related report by Bidnessetc also said that Parker showed off Foxconn Technology products and Quanta for non-traditional computing devices. FoxConn's Kangaroo is described is a portable device that has its own battery pack while Quanta Compute Plug, which reportedly allows user to control a television, has a similarity to Google's Chromecast.

Meanwhile, as Windows 10 official launch date nears, Parker said that users should expect additional devices to be built exclusively for Windows 10. Microsoft is reportedly planning to expand its Windows 10 offering in smartphones to intensity the users' mobile experience.

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