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When Intel outed its Macbook-Air-fighting Ultrabook concept at Computex back in May, Asus was at the front of the queue to make one. The Asus UX21 Ultrabook is slated for a September release but it seems it could be pipped to the post.

New reports claims HP wants to get in on the action first with its own super-slim Ultrabook models. Two designs using Intel Core i7 dual-core processors are said to be in the works with HP outsourcing production to Foxconn. While this rumour comes from DigiTimes, HP’s big boss seemed to drop a big hint about new laptop plans at the D9 conference last month…

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Razor-thin Asus PC X101 netbook specs and release date confirmedRemember that MacBook Air inspired Asus netbook unveiled at Computex in May? According to DigiTimes, the Asus PC X101 will be available in July with the MeeGo and Windows 7 models priced at $199 (£124) and $310-$350 (£194-£219) respectively.

Under the hood of the Asus PC X101 is an Intel low-power Atom N435 1.33 GHZ single-core processor. While not the fastest chip on the block, the addition of a small SSD should make up for its shortcomings.

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Interesting rumour time: Microsoft is reportedly prepping a Windows 8/Windows Next demo to show off the new OS on tablets in time for June. That would mean it would be showing off the new OS in its early form during the Computex conference. That makes sense as Microsoft usually goes pretty mob-handed to the show and really needs to get its tablet strategy back on track.

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The Asus Eee Pad has been unveiled but we’ll have a wee wait before we can get our hands on it. The 10in Asus Eee Pad EP101TC and the 12in Asus Eee Pad EP121 both come packing Windows 7 and aren’t set to be released until 2011. That’s bad news if you had your fingers-crossed for the imminent arrival of an iPad rival from Asus. Read on to see whether the Eee Pad specs will be worth the wait…

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NVIDIA Tegra HD machines break coverA whole slew of NVIDIA Tegra powered tablets, netbooks and mobile devices have just been unveiled at Computex in Taiwan, promising 1080p video playback for hours on end. Next stop, phones!

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Techie BreakieMicrosoft kicked E3 off with a bang last night, so check out all the Xbox news you missed, along with all the latest tech stories from around the globe, in techie breakie right here!

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smaller screen, same size chassisLooks like MSI will be churning out an 8.9in version of its Wind little lappy, as well as the ten incher we already know about.

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