In an unfortunate twist of fate, however, the reference model wasn't able to charge -- despite an adapter cable being flown in especially from Europe -- so we were unable to see that docking mechanism (or that Haswell chip) in action.

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Users connect the adapter via an Ethernet cable to a router, and then plug the adapter into a wall socket.

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The package comes with an AC adapter, USB cable, stereo headphones and one of those generic pouches portable electronics makers are always so eager to give out.

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