Dell Releases The XPS 18. A Monster of a PC That is Also a Tablet

There’s a new tablet in town, but it’s not quite what you’d expect. Meet the Dell XPS 18 All-in-One, a desktop computer with an 18.4-inch screen – that you can carry around, slate style!

Announced at the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas this week, the Dell XPS 18 takes more than a few cues from Asus’ insane all-in-one-slash-Android-tablet. Plonk it on your desk, and it acts as a regular Windows 8 machine with a touchscreen you can prod your way around, powered by an Intel Core low power processor.

Need to leave the study? No problem. You can simply pick the Dell XPS 18 up and carry it around away from the mains. It’s got a kickstand built in for both standing tall and shallow, and weighs just over two kilograms – not too shabby for something so large. It doesn’t boot into Android like Asus’ monster, but Windows is now finger friendly, so it’s no bad thing.

Right now, Dell is keeping schtum on everything from price to release date, but we’ll keep you clued in as soon as details hit. In the meantime, let us know what you make of the concept in the comments below. Would you ever use a tablet this big? [Source]

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Skype for Windows 8 is out!

It is now available for download the Skype application for Windows 8, with Microsoft having stated it would be unvailed in time for Friday's launch of Windows 8, the Redmond software company has made it possible to download ahead of schedule. As of now, customers running the preview version of Windows 8 can download the Skype application from the Microsoft store. For those planning to upgrade on Friday also will be able to resume their Skype activities.

This Skype version is compatible with both Windows 8 flavours (Windows RT and Windows 8 for desktop), I first saw a glimpse of the new Skype app earlier this week, and I was fairly surprised by what I saw. It’s one of the most beautifully crafted apps announced for the upcoming OS so far, considering it’s made by Microsoft, I was expecting nothing less.

Testers of the new OS have responded with positive feedback on Windows 8, but prior to the releases, those focusing on Microsoft’s progress were confused by its decision to pay such a large sum for an app like Skype. The software and technology is currently being packed into everything Microsoft sells, and with a decent-looking desktop and RT app to kick Windows 8 off with, Microsoft will be looking to make a return on its gigantic investment.

Skype for Xbox will also arrive soon as Microsoft tries to fuse it's console into the all-rounder, when the Windows Phone 8 is finally released, consumers will have many different ways to communicate with their friends and family via Skype.

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