Microsoft Windows 8 introducing in upcoming months.

Although the term prerelease version is a bit unclear, Sinofsky is likely referring to the beta of Windows 8 as he said that the group wants to “begin an open dialogue with those of you who will be trying out the prerelease version over the coming months.”

New Toshiba Thrive tablet computer sports laptop features.

Ever since iPad fever forever altered the background for tablet computers, the onus has been on rivals to come up with something to make their slates stand out. The differentiate factor for the Toshiba Thrive, which recently went on sale, is in how this Android contender force ease the transition from laptop to tablet.