Top 10 articles: Dell XPS 15z launch, and upgrading a Galaxy Tab to Gingerbread

Top picks of the week for V3.co.uk readers

Tablets and laptop devices dominated the top 10 this week, with V3.co.uk readers most keen to find out about the new Dell XPS 15z.

With its aluminium finish, the latest laptop from Dell looks to take aim directly at the Apple MacBook range. It comes with dimensions of 24.68x384.85x260.37mm and a weight of 2.51kg, leading Dell to tout its superior portability.

Also popular this week were our Labs blog detailing how to upgrade your Samsung Galaxy Tab to Gingerbread, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 review, and news that iPad 2 devices could soon be in short supply thanks to a fire at a Foxconn factory in China where many are made.

Away from hardware, V3.co.uk readers also flocked to our analysis of the big news of the week, the role Twitter played in the eventual breaking of the super-injunction taken out by footballer Ryan Giggs after an alleged extra-marital affair.

Other popular stories included more Scada security worries for Siemens, a Windows 8 release date and rights groups' anger at president Sarkozy's plans for the internet.

We were also in the audience this week to report web founder Tim Berners-Lee's remarks that the internet needs a more sophisticated social network.

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Ultra-thin 15in laptop starts at £899

Upgrading a Samsung Galaxy Tab to Gingerbread
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Footballer Twitter storm set to change privacy landscape
Even the prime minister argues law is an ass

Tim Berners-Lee calls for 'sophisticated' social network
Web founder says world's experts need a new platform to share information

Acer Iconia Tab A500 review
Acer's new Android-powered tablet is capable, but doesn't stand out from the crowd

Top 10 false prophecies about technology
Musings for the end of the world

Security failings at Siemens could lead to an attack worse than Stuxnet
Company is stuck in the past over vulnerabilities, experts warn

Microsoft confirms Windows 8 in 2012 and Phone 7 upgrade this year
Steve Ballmer outlines five key areas for development

Rights groups revolt as Sarkozy reveals plans to stamp out internet freedoms
Internet regulation proposals met with opposition all round

Apple could face iPad 2 shortage after Foxconn factory explosion
Primary plant will not be able to match expected sales, warns analyst