Derek Kessler
Derek Kessler is Special Projects Manager for Mobile Nations. He's been writing about tech since 2009, has far more phones than is considered humane, still carries a torch for Palm, and got a Tesla because it was the biggest gadget he could find. You can follow him on Twitter at @derekakessler.
Latest articles by Derek Kessler
Panasonic's Toughbook CF-33 is the most ridiculous (and rugged) tablet of MWC 2017
By Derek Kessler published
Panasonic's Toughbook line has a reputation for ruggedness, and the new CF-33 2-in-1 tablet is absurd in all the best ways.
HP's updated Pro x2 is a 2-in-1 tablet for the business crowd
By Derek Kessler published
Consumer devices are fine for a lot of business applications, but corporations and governments sometimes need more. That's where the HP Pro x2 612 comes in.
Alcatel Plus 12: A 2-in-1 tablet with an LTE keyboard
By Derek Kessler published
While it's not the most impressive of tablets, even at its low price point, the Alcatel Plus 12 still stands out for doing things just a little bit different.
Dell's XPS 27 all-in-one has 10 speakers for some reason
By Derek Kessler last updated
The Dell XPS 27 All-in-One PC has an enormous chin for good reason: there are a bunch of speakers in there.
Razer's interactive projector fills your room with your games
By Derek Kessler last updated
Razer's opening up their Chroma RGB lighting tech to accessory makers. Oh, and they made a crazy full-room projector that makes your entire room your gaming canvas.
Dell's new 8K monitor is simply jaw-dropping
By Derek Kessler published
What can I say? Dell's new 32-inch 8K display is the most gorgeous picture I've ever seen. Those 5K displays should be ashamed.
Dell's Canvas display lets you get a Surface Studio without buying a whole new computer
By Derek Kessler last updated
Dell doesn't think you need to make a whole computer to dramatically change the user experience.
Razer's concept laptop has three 17-inch 4K displays. Your laptop does not. Your laptop sucks.
By Derek Kessler published
Because why not?
Samsung's updated Notebook 9 is the new lightest 13-inch laptop
By Derek Kessler published
Samsung has updated their Notebook 9 Ultrabook, continuing with their ridiculously thin and light ways.
Samsung finally makes gaming laptops: this is the Notebook Odyssey
By Derek Kessler published
Despite making some truly excellent laptops over the years, Samsung's never made a true gaming PC. That changes now with the new Notebook Odyssey.
The updated ThinkPad X1 Carbon packs Kaby Lake chips and zero bloatware
By Derek Kessler last updated
Lenovo's updating their whole ThinkPad X1 line — the Carbon laptop, Yoga convertible, and Tablet… tablet — with new processors, fast LTE, Windows Hello authentication, and more.
Lenovo's new Legion gaming laptops are ready for VR
By Derek Kessler published
Lenovo has a pair of updated Y-series laptops for CES 2017 — and a whole new gaming-focused sub-brand. This is Lenovo Legion.
Lenovo's making a prettier Amazon Echo and a smarter home NAS
By Derek Kessler published
Alexa, show me Lenovo's new stuff.
Lenovo's new docks and displays embody the single-cable USB-C dream
By Derek Kessler last updated
Lenovo has a pair of laptop docks and a pair of new monitors that embrace the dream of a single cable of USB-C and Thunderbolt 3.
The people have voted and their voice is resounding: there IS a difference between 2-in-1s and convertibles
By Derek Kessler published
A question of semantics
What's the difference between a 2-in-1 and a convertible? Is there a difference? [quick poll]
By Derek Kessler published
There's been a small semantics debate amongst the Windows Central staff: what's the difference between a "2-in-1" and a "convertible"? Or are they just two ways of describing the same thing?
Which smartphone camera do YOU think is the best?
By Derek Kessler last updated
We're putting the latest and greatest smartphone cameras to the test — but this time, we want you to tell us which one you like best.
The Lenovo Miix 510 is an excellent Surface clone — and excellent
By Derek Kessler last updated
There's nothing wrong with making a so-called "Surface clone", so long as it's also great PC.
ASUS IFA 2016 liveblog: 1 p.m. CET on Aug. 31 (7 a.m. ET)
By Derek Kessler last updated
ASUS is a darling of the annual IFA event, bringing along scores of computers, tablets, phones, watches and more. And this year should prove to be no different. That means it's liveblog time!
Windows Central Podcast 9: Xboxpalooza!
By Derek Kessler last updated
The Windows Central Podcast is back! With a brand new team of hosts, join us every week as we bring you the latest from the world of Microsoft.
What gadgets do you want this holiday? Tell us for your chance at $600 for that new toy!
By Derek Kessler published
Windows 10 and Surface have pushed Microsoft's PC partners to a higher level
By Derek Kessler last updated
We sit down with Nick Parker, Microsoft Corporate VP of OEM Division, to talk about all the progress of Windows 10 devices.
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