ASUS Vivo stick PC

The ASUS Vivo might look like a memory stick but it’s the latest attempt to cram a full-PC into a dongle you can carry in your pocket.

The $129 stick PC will run on an Intel ‘Cherry Trail’ Atom Processor, offer 2GB of memory and 32GB storage and can be plugged into displays via HDMI.

For peripherals there’s two USB 2.0 ports, as well as a standard combo audio jack. Connectivity is provided by 802.11 b/g/n wi-fi and Bluetooth 4.0 and the device is powered via a Micro-USB port.

Lenovo ThinkCenter M600 Tiny Desktop

As you can see the Lenovo ThinkCenter M600 Tiny Desktop is no wider than a pencil.

The tiny machine is powered by an Intel Core processor based on the latest Skylake architecture and available with a range of storage options.

Remote management of the device can be simplified using technologies such as Intel vPro, PC Cloud Manager and Microsoft SCCM.

The machines Lenovo Pro WiDi adapter lets the machine wirelessly connect to displays that support the technology.

The ThinkCentre Tiny has also been subjected to eight Mil-spec tests to check its ability to operate in extreme temperatures, sand and at high altitudes.

The ThinkCentre M600 Tiny desktops will be available in selected countries from the fourth quarter of this year with a starting price of $399.

Lenovo ThinkCentre M900z

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M900z is an all-in-one PC that is available in a wide range of configurations.

The machine runs on an Intel Core processor based on the latest Skylake architecture, ranging up to an i7. The PC can pack up to 32GB of memory and up to 2TB of HDD or up to 512GB of SSD storage.

The 23in LCD screen has a resolution of 1920 x 1080, with a 1080p webcam for videoconferencing.

There are six USB 3.0 ports (two front and four rear), a nine-in-one card reader, headphone/mic combo port, a DisplayPort In and Out Combo and Ethernet port. 802.11 a/c wi-fi is also supported.

The new machine will be in selected countries from November with a starting price of $929.

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1

Released last year as a Windows 8 machine, the ruggedised Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 will be available with Windows 10.

These toughened machines are designed to withstand knocks, drops and dust and as such are aimed at use in harsh environments.

The rugged ABS-encased magnesium alloy chassis has a MIL-STD 810G rating – including the capability to withstand a 5-foot (1.5m) drop onto two inches of plywood over concrete. It has an IP67 rating, which makes it both ‘dust tight’ and able to withstand immersion in up to 1m of water for 30 minutes.

If the specs are the same as the Windows 8.1 version, the seven-inch tablet will pack a 1,280 by 800, IPS touchscreen, a dual-core Intel Core i5-4302Y vPro processor running at 1.6GHz, or up to 2.3GHz with Turbo Boost, a 128GB Samsung SSD and 4GB of RAM. The tablet is chunky, measuring 202.1mm wide, by 132mm deep, by 18mm thick and weighing 540g. The removeable battery is rated at 3,220mAh, although a long-life 7,100mAh option is available.

Prices for the Windows 8.1 machine started at just over u00a31,000.

Acer Liquid series phones

The Acer Liquid phones are a pair of budget handsets running Windows 10 Mobile.

Both the M330 and M320 feature a 4.5-inch screen, with the M330 being slightly higher specced device.

The M330 is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor while the M320 packs a Qualcomm MSM 8209 processor, both have 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.

The M330 has a five megapixel front and rear camera and a 2,000mAh battery. The M320 has a FWVGA wide view angle screen and two megapixel front-facing and five megapixel rear camera. The handsets support wi-fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity.

The Acer Liquid M330 will be available in EMEA later this year with prices starting at u20ac129.

Acer Revo Build Series

Acer’s new Revo Build Mini PC aims to make upgrading a machine as simple as snapping together building blocks.

Inside the Revo’s detachable blocks are components to upgrade the machine, such as a portable hard drive or additional ports. Swapping out modules is relatively straightforward, due to the way blocks snap together using “pogo pins” that align themselves using magnets.

The base of the Revo is the core unit containing the CPU and motherboard. The unit will be available with Intel Pentium or Celeron CPUs and up to 8GB of RAM.

There’s no US date or price for the Revo series yet but it will be available in EMEA from October with prices starting at u20ac199 and in China from December with prices starting at u00a51,999.

Acer Aspire U5-710

The Acer Aspire U5-710 all-in-one PC has been revamped with new hardware designed to complement Windows 10.

The PC is packed into the chassis of the 23.8in display and is driven by Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, based on the new Skylake architecture, with up to 16GB of memory. The IPS screen sports a 1920 x 1080 resolution and the speakers support Dolby Audio and Acer TrueHarmony technologies. The 37mm-thick chassis has been given what Acer calls a ‘textile finish’.

Connectivity is provided by two USB 3.0, one USB 2.0 and one Ethernet port. A TV tuner is also available on select models.

A depth-sensing Intel RealSense camera on the Aspire U5-710 will allow users to to scan 3D objects, control the PC with gestures and log into Windows 10 using their face.

The Acer Aspire U5-710 will be available in EMEA in October, with prices starting at u20ac999.

Toshiba ED Logger

Windows 10 isn’t just a desktop operating system, it’s also designed to run on devices ranging from phones to internet of things appliances.

One such IoT device is the Toshiba ED Logger, which is designed to be carried by hauliers working in the transportation and logistics industry to record environmental data.

As well as running Windows 10 IoT core, a slimmed-down version of Windows 10 designed for IoT devices, the machine connects to Microsoft Azure IoT services to help provide real-time tracking and monitoring of goods in transit.

Acer Aspire R13

Acer has refreshed its Aspire R13 machine, a convertible notebook can be used as a laptop or a tablet.

The new device is designed to be portable, weighing 1.6kg and being 18.5mm thick and packs the latest Intel Core processors based on the Skylake architecture.

The machine’s hinge allows it to be be folded in a variety of ways and used as a conventional laptop, folded for use in small spaces, as a tablet or as an easel.

Peripherals and displays can be hooked up via Thunderbolt 3, which supports up to 40Gbps data throughput. The Aspire R13 can also be configured to support two SSDs in a RAID-0 setup to double the data throughput rate.

The Acer Aspire R13 will be available in the US from October, with prices starting at $899 and in EMEA from October, with prices starting at u20ac1,099.

Acer Aspire V Nitro

Acer’s updated Aspire V Nitro Series notebooks have been given a facelift, with the addition of aluminium top covers and other aesthetic tweaks.

The notebooks will run on Intel Core processors based on the latest Skylake architecture, Intel HD graphics and pack up to 16GB of DDR3L memory. A USB 3.1 Type-C port has also been added to the machines.

Available in Steel Black – as seen on the Aspire V Nitro 15 pictured – and Platinum White, the machines are 19.65mm thick and weigh 1.5kg, with Acer claiming eight hours of battery life.

The machines sport Acer CrystalEye HD webcams, which are designed to provide clearer audio and visuals on video calls.

There are four USB ports, including one USB 3.1 Type-C connection. The “Black Edition” Aspire V Nitro models support connections via Thunderbolt 3, which supports up to 40 Gbps of throughput.

Network connectivity is provided via 802.11ac Wi-Fi, with Qualcomm EFX MU-MIMO technology to improve download speeds in select regions.

Acer Aspire V13 Nitro

The Acer Aspire V Nitro range are available as the V17, V15 and the V13, pictured here.

The machines are available in the US from October and EMEA from September

Prices for the V17 Nitro will start at $1,099 in the US and u20ac999 in EMEA, for the V15 Nitro will start at $999 in the US and u20ac899 in EMEA and for the V13 at $599 in the US and u20ac699 in EMEA.

Lenovo M41

The Lenovo M41 laptop is aimed at business travellers who need performance and battery life.

The 14in machine is powered by an Intel Core processor based on the latest Skylake architecture, ranging up to an i7. Graphics on its 1920 x 1090 IPS display are driven by a discrete AMD Radeon R7 card, there is 16GB of memory and solid state storage.

Lenovo are claiming up to nine hours of battery life. The laptop will be available in the fourth quarter of this year.

Lenovo S series

The Lenovo S series are all-in-one desktops that available with a variety of specs.

The machine is available with a 19.5in, 21.5in or 23in 1920 x 1080 resolution display, with an optional touchscreen.

Lenovo ThinkPad E series

The Lenovo ThinkPad E series is available with the latest generation Intel and AMD processors, up to 16GB of memory and solid state storage.

Lenovo is claiming up to nine hours of battery life. There are three USB 3.0 ports, HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet.

An Intel RealSense 3D camera allows users to log-in using their face and an optional fingerprint reader is available for additional biometric security.