LAS VEGAS — Jan. 10, 2012 — For anyone interested in new consumer technologies, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is the place to be, as manufacturers from around the world converge on Las Vegas to show off the latest developments in PCs, phones, games and a range of other devices.

This year several major brands are unveiling hot new products that show off the latest hardware innovation for Windows. With new entries from Acer and ASUS to Samsung and Sony and everywhere in between, Windows phones and Windows 7-based PCs are out in force for 2012.

New Windows phones on display are garnering top consumer reviews. In the PC world, a range of multicore processors, solid-state drives and tons of memory allow today’s laptops to do most anything — and once stowed in your backpack, you’d hardly know they’re there. Meanwhile, a new breed of all-in-one PCs is combining the best of desktops, surface and tablet computers to create an exciting new category. And just wait until you see the largest PC yet — an 80-inch interactive whiteboard!

Take a look at today’s slideshow for some of the best of the best at CES.

Windows Devices at CES

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Acer Aspire S5

Acer Aspire S5 is one of the world’s thinnest notebooks, measuring only 15 mm at its maximal point. Weighing less than 1.35 kg and built with a 13.3-inch HD LED LCD, it features Windows 7, the unique Acer Green Instant On technology for fast boot and resume, and Acer Always Connect for accessing and managing multimedia and data anytime, anywhere.

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Next Generation Samsung Series 9

Measuring at just a half-inch thin and weighing less than 2.5 pounds, the next generation Series 9 may be diminutive in size, but this premium ultramobile Windows 7 laptop packs a punch in performance. Clad in an aluminum unibody design with the Series 9 hallmark polished edges, it was crafted to turn heads.

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ASUS Zenbook Ultrabook

With a flushed trackpad and metal keys, the UX Zenbook manages to squeeze durability, power and class into a small package. The ASUS Zenbook with Windows 7 boasts a powerful Intel i5/i7 processor, exclusive Super Hybrid Engine II with instant-on two-second resume inside a spun metal and hairline aluminum, lightweight chassis that is only 3 millimeters in the front and 9 millimeters in the rear. The razor-thin edges, curved center section and new rose gold color provide beauty and strength in complete balance and harmony.

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Sony Z Series

Born from a legacy of engineering innovation, the all new VAIO Z Series, with Windows 7, introduces the next evolution in ultraportable laptops by featuring second-generation Intel Core processors (up to 2.70 GHz) and a fully powered dock with AMD graphics and more. Plus the Z Series delivers up to 16 hours of combined battery life (with optional extended battery).

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HP ENVY14 Spectre

The HP ENVY 14 Spectre is a powerful consumer thin and light PC that commands attention with its extraordinary glass design. Tough yet beautiful, the HP ENVY 14 Spectre fits a 14-inch screen inside a 13.3-inch body. It’s blazingly fast, stunningly sleek and boasts up to nine hours of battery life.

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Lenovo A720

The world’s slimmest 27-inch all-in-one, the IdeaCentre A720, with Windows 7, uniquely combines a frameless display supporting 10-point multitouch for greater accuracy with a widely adjustable screen angle (from -5 degrees to 90 degrees) that allows comfortable use in any position.

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VIZIO New Prototype

VIZIO enters the PC market with a line of premium computers engineered around entertainment. The beautiful devices will deliver on performance and give consumers exactly what they want from their home computer. Optimized for the ideal Windows experience, the new line will play just as hard as it works.

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Toshiba Portégé Z830

Toshiba’s ultralight new Portégé Z830 is a Windows 7-based PC clad in brushed magnesium-alloy and weighing less than 2.5 pounds. Featuring long battery life of up to eight hours, spill-resistant LED backlit keyboard and Toshiba Hi-Speed Start Technology, which saves time by offering a quicker boot-up from off state in a slim 0.63-inch form factor that will appeal to business customers and consumers.

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Dell XPS 13

The XPS 13 is the world’s first edge-to-edge display Windows 7 ultra-thin and light PC. It weighs 2.99 pounds, is less than a quarter inch thick, fits a 13.3-inch display in a 12-inch form factor, and features a full-size backlit keyboard, large multi-gesture support touchpad, rapid response SSD drive, powerful Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, and a brilliant HD WLED 300-nit display

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HTC TITAN II

The HTC Titan II is the latest Windows Phone from HTC Corp., coming to AT&T in the coming months. Similar to the original version, it boasts the largest display among Windows Phones globally.

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Nokia Lumia 900

The Nokia Lumia 900 features a 4.3- inch AMOLED ClearBlack display that provides superior viewing and touch experience on a device that still fits easily in your hand.

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Sharp 80” AQUOS Board

The 80-inch LED-LCD interactive display running Windows 7 provides brilliant color images, at an affordable price. This display can easily replace a traditional whiteboard and/or projection system while providing collaborative ease with remote employees. The touch-screen convenience allows for versatility and performance in business meetings, teleconferences, whiteboard presentations, training/classroom instruction and high-impact signage.

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