Samsung introduces ATIV series of Windows 8 devices

Starting with ATIV Smart PC, this notebook comes with a detachable keyboard docking system, which allows users to switch between a tablet and traditional laptop. ATIV Smart PC also features 11.6-inch touchscreen full-HD LCD, S-Pen, Intel Atom processor, and USB 2.0.

On the other hand, ATIV Smart PC Pro, which uses the same form- factor as ATIV Smart PC, features Intel Core i5 processor, USB 3.0, S-Pen, and an 11.6-inch touchscreen full-HD LCD.

According to Samsung, both Smart PC and Smart PC Pro come with Windows 8 on-board, however they are also fully Windows 7 compatible.

The Korean manufacturer has also revealed its first Windows RT tablet along with Windows 8 devices. Dubbed as ATIV Tab, it features 10.1-inch display, Office Home and Student 2013 RT, 8200 mAh battery, USB port and 1.5 GHz dual-core processor.

"Samsung is delighted to introduce a wide portfolio of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8-powered devices. With our leadership in design and technology and Microsoft's leadership in operating systems, together we are able to provide customers with a full range of ATIV devices for cross-category convergence," said Seong Woo Nam, Executive Vice President of IT Solutions Business at Samsung Electronics.

There is official word on the availability or the pricing of these devices.

Samsung ATIV Smart PC key specs

• Display Size: 11.6" (PLS type) with 1366 x 768p resolution
• 31Wh battery
• 304.0 x 189.4 x 9.9mm(without keyboard) | 304.0 x 189.4 x 19.9mm(with keyboard)
• Weight: 750g(without keyboard) / 1.48kg(with keyboard)
• Operating System: Windows 8
• Processor: Next generation Intel Atom Processor
• System Memory: LPDDR 2GB
• Integrated Camera: Front 2M, Rear 8M(w/ flash)
• Storage Hard Disk Drive: 128GB eMMC
• Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0
• USB2.0x1, USB2.0x2(KBD), mHDMI, microSD

Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro key specs

• Display Size: 11.6" (PLS type) with 1920 x 1080p resolution
• 47Wh battery
• 304.0 x 189.4 x 11.89mm(without keyboard) | 304.0 x 189.4 x 21.89mm(with keyboard)
• Weight: 884g(without keyboard) / 1.6kg(with keyboard)
• Operating System: Windows 8
• Processor: Intel Core i5
• System Memory: DDR 4GB
• Integrated Camera: Front 2M, Rear 5M
• Storage Hard Disk Drive: Up to 256GB SSD
• Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0
• USB3.0x1, USB2.0x2(KBD), mHDMI, microSD

Samsung ATIV Tab key specs

• 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
• Display: 10.1 inch (256.5mm ) HD LCD (1366x768)
• OS: Windows RT
• Camera: 5MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1.9 Megapixel front camera
• NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
• GPS, S-GPS, Glonass
• 32/64GB User memory, 2GB (RAM)
• microSD (up to 64GB)
• Dimension: 265.8 x 168.1 x 8.9 mm, 570g
• Battery: Standard battery, Li-ion 8,200mAh