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New Asus Device Runs Both Windows and Android

Posted by Unknown on from the double-the-vendor-lockin dept.

taz346 writes "Asus has unveiled a new 11.6-inch tablet/laptop that runs both Windows 8 and Android Jelly Bean side by side, the BBC reports. The firm said 'users would be able to synchronise data between the platforms in order to enjoy a "smooth transition" between each mode.' Hmmm, I'm guessing one could also create another partition and install a full Linux distro as well, though there's no telling how UEFI might come into play."

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  1. android on a computer? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Insightful

    i don't understand anybody that wants android on a pc, hell i barely understand why i have it on my phone.

    1. Re:android on a computer? by Cenan · · Score: 5, Insightful

      I guess the key would be familiarity with the platform, like how Windows has managed to stay on top for so long. If you can get people to accept Android on their computer, you might just have a way to break the monopoly. You're right that Android doesn't seem very suited as a general purpose computing platform, but that could change.

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    2. Re:android on a computer? by Nerdfest · · Score: 5, Insightful

      It is as more suited than the Windows 8 "Metro" interface, and would fulfil the requirements of most basic users. Unlike iOS, it gives you full control over the user filesystem you can easily exchange data between any applications with ease. The multitasking is very usable. It's at least *very* close to a good general purpose OS.

    3. Re:android on a computer? by Nerdfest · · Score: 3, Insightful

      Multi-tasking and multi-window are two separate things. I don't think the current version of Metro lets you multi-window either.

    4. Re:android on a computer? by JustNiz · · Score: 3, Insightful

      Woo.That sucks ass. Every day I find more reasons to be more glad I have Linux Mint and not Windows on my laptop.