Microsoft opens up for Windows 8 pre-orders

• Buy Windows 8 hardware now from Acer, Dell, Samsung and more.
• Pre-order software as well.

Microsoft have opened up for pre-orders on Windows 8.

Asus Google Nexus 7 hits the shops, first pre-orders on the way

I’m out of the office today but here’s your Tech fix for today though.

The first Asus Google Nexus 7 tablets have been landing in customers hands, and hitting the high street in electronics retailers including Currys and PC World. Rather than a big Apple-style store launch, Google is hoping to quietly get the tablet into as many hands as possible. But don’t expect all stores to have any stock left.

Google Nexus 7 tablet covers on the way

Do you want your ASUS tablet to look even more snazzy? Pick up one of the colourful covers then. The tablet was announced last week and is made by ASUS running on the Android OS and is called the Google Nexus 7.

ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T out May just £399

The Asus Transformer Pad TF300T is the latest in a line of tablets capable of transforming into a laptop thanks to a mobile dock. Now the affordable tablet has been priced and dated. The Transformer Pad TF300T will launch in May for £399 (inc. VAT), complete with keyboard dock. Those looking for an alternative to the new iPad should definitely read on.

Asus Eee PC Flare 1025C: pre-order this stylish budget netbook

Looking for a cheap computer that won’t break the bank? You’d do well to wait for the Asus Eee PC Flare 1025C. The 10-inch netbook has just gone up for pre-order over on online store Amazon, available in black and white and with decent enough specs to get things done on-the-move. The Asus EE PC Flare 1025C is also the first in Asus’ range to use its new “Flare” design. Still interested? Then read on…

New Asus Transformer Prime TF700 laptop out this summer

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet that thinks it’s a laptop may have only recently gone on sale, yet already a successor has been announced. That said, we will have to wait until the summer before we can get our hands on it.

64GB Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime delayed!

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime is likely to be one of the most exciting tablets of 2012, offering an even better experience than the excellent Eee Pad Transformer. Unfortunately, the launch date for the 64GB model has slipped back to 2012 – despite being announced for pre-order just last week. Read on to find out more.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime details revealed, coming this December

More details have emerged of the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime – the powerful quad-core tablet that, thanks to an attachable dock can pretend it’s a laptop. Now, along with a release date and price, plenty more Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime details have been revealed.

Friday Top 5 Round-Up: Everything I’ve missed out on this week

Brand new feature to the blog is the Friday Round-Up which is where I bring you the Tech news that I’ve missed out on throughout the week. However, obviously not all of it because that would just be impossible!

This week I’m bringing you Android Ice Cream news, a LEAK on the Ultrabook, a new service from BT Openreach and news from ASUS on a brand new motherboard.