Ubuntu developer Canonical unveiled a new interface on Monday reimagined for touch devices, with a design that borrows cues from Android and Windows 8.
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In what's perhaps the only caveat attached to this particular version, Livestream's decided to make this release only compatible with Windows PCs that are coupled with a Blackmagic Design capture card.
Welcome, then, to the Surface for Windows Pro, which promises all the niceties of the Surface RT -- compelling design, build quality, performance -- with full support for x86 Windows applications. (That is: every single Windows app released before the end of last year.) And, adding a 1080p display to the mix doesn't hurt.
The Windows Phone 8X by HTC boasts a pure unibody design perfectly sculpted with a dramatic taper that feels thin in your hand and its stunning 4.3-inch 720p HD display (1280 x 720 pixels) brings photos, video and Web pages to life.
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Are they going to deliver a Windows Phone 8 that matches the recommended specs with a conformist design and let Nokia take the design plaudits once more (as happened when the Titan 2 went head to head with the Lumia 900 after CES this year)?
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Mr. Heatherwick's design is bigger but more streamlined than its clunky predecessor, with curved edges and zigzagged windows cutting through its red shell.
The Art Nouveau structure, built in 1903, was transformed into a design hotel in 2012, showcasing granite walls lined with contemporary art, and stained glass windows that evoke a Harry Potter-like vibe.
In November 2010 Microsoft unveiled plans to offer a version of Windows that will work with chips using technology from the U.K. design house ARM Holdings.
The UI merges some Kindle- and Windows 8-esque features with things that are totally original -- like responsive design which allows the exact same OS and apps to run on a phone, tablet, TV or desktop.
With nearly 500 rooms overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this design-conscious resort--with all-white rooms lined in mirrors and floor-to-ceiling windows--is anything but boutique.
The HTC Windows Phone 8X shows that with a bit of focus can make a smartphone with standout hardware and design.
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The Design: The British built the original 1902 structure to withstand both weather and pirates, with heavy metal shutters on the windows and deep porticos to protect from wind and heat.
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