Windows 8 Tablet From Samsung Runs Intel

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Microsoft is getting ready to showcase Windows 8 at its upcoming BUILD conference. As the operating system is geared toward both tablet and desktop-based computers, devices are popping up here and there. One of them is an Intel-powered Samsung tablet.

What’s interesting with this particular Samsung tablet recently leaked to the press is that it uses a processor from Intel. Most Samsung tablets of late run on an ARM processor and use a variant of Google’s Android operating system. But with Windows 8 just around the corner, manufacturers seem to be experimenting with various platforms.

ARM trumps Intel in terms of power efficiency, and that’s why chip manufacturers like Qualcomm, Texas Instruments and Nvidia currently rule the processor market for Android devices. But since Windows 8 will supposedly come with support for both ARM and Intel Sandy Bridge platforms, Intel might just have a chance at the mobile market. Intel has actually made improvements to its mobile platform, such as through the upcoming powerful yet sleek Ultrabook series. But will we see any significant market share from Intel once Windows 8 is released? We have yet to find out.

Microsoft and Intel have declined to provide any comment as to Samsung’s outing of its Intel-powered Windows 8 tablet. Sources close to Samsung say they will be showcasing their tablet at BUILD, and is likely to give away sample units to attendees.

Meanwhile, Microsoft is gearing up for Windows 8′s debut at BUILD. Attendees will get first-hand experience of the new OS’ supposedly quick bootup time (8 seconds), new interface, and other improvements. Still, folks who won’t be as fortunate to attend can still download Beta releases, according to Microsoft.