Microsoft executives say the recent release of tablet-friendly software Windows 8 is the beginning of a new generation of products. Since its release, new computers and computer designs have been becoming increasingly popular. For example, just last week Lenovo released its new laptop, the Ideapad Yoga 13, a 1.7Ghz ultrabook with an hd touch-capable screen that can be manipulated around 360 degrees. The idea behind these new laptop designs  is that they are as portable as macbook airs, one of apple’s best-selling computers, while integrating user-adored tablet features. This chimera of a laptop, like a blend between a macbook air and an ipad, bridges many consumers’ need for a piece of technology that is portable, fun, and even more importantly useful. Windows 8 is the bridge between work and fun, between gadget and productive capital.

Since the vast majority of pc makers rely on improvements in Microsoft software, windows 8 will most surely have a huge impact on the pc market. Considering pc makers are now designing and producing laptops with the same techspecs as Apple laptops except with high-quality touch screens and that Apple doesn’t have a touch screen laptop, could it be that for once Microsoft has the upper-edge?
In any case, there is no doubt touch screen laptops are the near future of the technology industry: would it be wise to consider investing in companies such as Lenovo ?