A host of new and updated Windows 10 computers are on show at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Here’s a breakdown of the new desktops, laptops and tablets and what they have to offer:
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Available in Black or Silver, the new X1 lets users log in using their face or fingerprint, is thinner and lighter than its predecessor and has a longer battery life.
Available in February from $1,350.
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Like its predecessors, the convertible X1 Yoga laptop can be folded back on itself to be used as a kiosk-style display or tablet. This most recent outing has a keyboard that retracts into the body when used as a tablet, lets you log in with your face and is available with an OLED display, capable of deeper blacks and more vibrant images than most competing screen tech.
Available in February, starting at $1,499.
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A high-end tablet with a detachable keyboard, digital pen and kickstand, the Miix competes with Surface Pro but has better specs.
Available with the keyboard from April, starting at $999.99. The Lenovo Active Pen 2 goes on sale in February from $59.99.
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Similar to its predecessor but with a newer Intel Core processor, and faster wireless connectivity. The tablet also features an integrated projector for presentations away from the office.
Available in the US for $949 in March.
HP’s thinnest and lightest convertible laptop/tablet, a business-focused device with facial log-in that comes with the latest Intel processor and a glass touchpad, as well as various security and privacy safeguards.
Available at the end of this month in the US.
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HP’s stylish all-in-one PC with a curved screen has a four-speaker sound bar, tuned by Bang & Olufsen.
Available on HP.com from January 11 and from select retailers in February, starting at $1,729.99.
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This updated entertainment focused-laptop has an aluminium cover, a precision touchpad, optional Tobii eye-tracking and a mid-range graphics cards for gaming and VR.
Pricing for the 15-inch model starts at $1,199, and $1,399 for the 17-inch, both of which will be available in the US from February.
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A premium 2-in-1 convertible PC aimed at professionals and students, which can fold back to become a tablet, supports facial and fingerprint log-in, has a digital pen and includes a battery designed to last all day.
Available “soon” via the Microsoft store.
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With extra-long battery life, the latest version of the high-specced Gram laptop is also lighter and more powerful than its predecessors.
Available in 13.3in, 14.0in and 15.6in models, pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.
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Taking inspiration from the Microsoft Surface, this tablet with a detachable keyboard and kickstand matches the Surface Pro 4 on price and for most specs, but has a lower resolution screen. It also supports wireless charging and various security features aimed at business users.
Available from February 28 on Dell.com in the US, starting at $899.
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The latest Dell XPS 13 laptop is a 2-in-1 hybrid PC, capable of folding back on itself to become a tablet. The fanless machine has been designed to stand out, with a machined aluminium and carbon fiber chassis, and is both thinner and lighter than Microsoft’s flagship Surface Book.
Available now, with prices starting at $1,000.
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One for music lovers, this all-in-one PC has 10 speakers built into its monitor to deliver high-fidelity audio at 50W per channel. The PC also includes facial log-in and quad-array mics, which can pick up voice commands from across the room.
Available on Dell.com in the U.S. starting at $1,499.99.
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Described as a mobile workstation for creating virtual reality content by Dell, thanks to the machine being available with hefty graphics cards that are capable of modelling 3D environments.
Available on Dell.com in the US, starting at $1,699.
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The new Predator is a powerful gaming laptop with Tobii eye-tracking tech, a mechanical keyboard, four speakers and two sub-woofers, and a custom fan setup, which will sell for a hefty price. Despite its entertainment focus, it also includes facial log-in and Skype for Business certification for clearer calls.
Available from February, with prices starting at $8,999.
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This gaming laptop, available as a 15.6in and 17.3in model, pairs a high-performance processor with a mid-range graphics card.
The 15.6in model will be available from February, starting at $1,199, and the 17.3in model from April, for an unconfirmed price.\t
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The Acer Aspire GX desktop PC can be specced out as a powerful entertainment PC that can play the latest 3D games and VR experiences.
Available in Europe in February with prices starting at \u20ac799.
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Nick Heath is a computer science student and was formerly a journalist at TechRepublic and ZDNet.
