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A number of brilliant ARM-powered Windows 8 prototypes were showcased at the Computex 2011 in Taiwan and received lots of attention from not only exhibitors but also tech users. Foxconn, Wistron and Quanta revealed an early hardware for the new OS with chips of Qualcomm, Texas Instruments and NVIDIA powering their live tiles, including NVIDIA's upcoming Kal-El that gets both a tablet and a super-slim prototype notebook.

Computex Taipei is the largest computer exhibition in Asia and the second largest in the world, next to CeBIT in Germany. Each year, the event witnesses many leading global businesses launching their new products. Besides, observers, analysts, and journalists of computer and information industries also come here to report the latest technologies.

Window 8 devices are showcased at Computex 2011 in Taipei

Windows 8 made the first stage appearance at “All Things Digital D9” conference in California. Its interface has been introduced to be completed with touch-friendly live titles, instead of a traditional desktop with windows, the taskbar, Start menu, etc. According to Microsoft, the new operating system is designed for laptops, desktops and even tablets as well.

An unfinished tablet prototype at Computex 2011 in Taipei

The three Window 8 devices are showcased at Computex 2011 in Taipei

According to Macworld's Jason Snell, Windows 8 runs standard Windows apps and support standard Windows peripherals. In addition, the Windows 8-specific apps will be based solely on HTML5, JavaScript, and other Web technologies. Users can officially approach the Windows 8 next year.

Windows 8 ARM development devices (from left Qualcomm, TI and NVIDIA)

ARM-powered Windows 8 device from Qualcomm

ARM-powered Windows 8 device from NVIDIA

Qualcomm, NVIDIA and TI developer reference systems for Windows 8 on ARM

Windows 8 will be able to run on a wide range of machines because it will have the same system requirements or lower

Windows 8: ARM-Powered Windows 8 Prototypes Unveiled

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Jason Ford works as a web developer and an editor of a weekly technology magazine. With the passion in technology, he has published numerous articles to provide readers reliable information about technology products and hot technology events around the world.

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