Samsung offers users a host of Windows 8 devices

Samsung has looked to invest heavily into the Windows 8 touch-centric movement, with the release of multiple Windows 8 enabled PC’s and tablet-hybrids.

As well as being optimised to run the latest Microsoft OS, Samsung has also added apps such as Quick Starter which give users the nostalgic experience of the Windows Start Menu. Other enhancements see the integration of Samsung’s S-Pen and the specific functionality of S Note and S Memo.

There are three products which we believe to be Samsung’s strongest competitors in the saturated Windows 8 device market. The Series 5 Ultra Touch, Ativ smart PC Pro and Series 5 All-In-One desktop PC.

The Series 5 Ultra Touch is Samsung’s first ultrabook to feature a 10 finger multi-touch HD interface. Available in Intel Core i3 and i5 variations, set to retail for US$810 and US$860 respectively. We’re not sure what impact the US$50 difference will make in consumer decision-making though?

The Ativ smart PC Pro is the new tablet-hybrid offering from Samsung and features a 11.5-inch HD display. Fitted with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 3G and 4G/LTE functionality, this latest smart device will be released as a global product. It also features an Intel Core i5 processor all encased in a relatively light 888g tablet.

Finally, the Series 5 AIO, which according to Samsung is interestingly described as a “kitchen-style PC”. Set to retail for US$749, the Series 5 AIO is packing an Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM and 500GB storage capacity. Rather high specs considering its designed for browsing the internet and storing recipes.

Samsung have also hooked up its other consumers, by listing which of its previous models are able to download the newest version of Windows.