Sean Portnoy

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Sean Portnoy started his tech writing career at ZDNet nearly a decade ago. He then spent several years as an editor at Computer Shopper magazine, most recently serving as online executive editor. He received a B.A. from Brown University and an M.A. from the University of Southern California.

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix convertible Ultrabook now available from $1,679

This 11.6-inch Windows 8 device swivels between tablet and notebook mode, but it doesn't do so cheaply.

published 12 hours ago by Sean Portnoy

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Lenovo adds Yoga 11S convertible Ultrabook laptop to Windows 8 lineup

While the original Yoga 11 ran Windows RT and was powered by an ARM chip, the new version offers Intel's Ivy Bridge processors and runs either Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro.

May 17, 2013 by Sean Portnoy

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Dell cuts price on XPS 10 tablet with Windows RT to $299.99

Is this another sign of Windows RT's inability to connect with the buying public?

May 15, 2013 by Sean Portnoy

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Lenovo ThinkPad Helix convertible Ultrabook now available from $1,679

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