Giving away Windows for Christmas: the best for leisure

In the Windows ecosystem there are many elements for leisure With computers for Windows 8 or with the Xbox family, the offer is sufficiently varied to satisfy more than one. And that without neglecting the versatility offered by the Redmond operating system, with equipment that allows us to continue working without giving up our moments of leisure.

Whether to give to a loved one, for the whole family or to treat yourself; computers from the Windows universe complete one of the most varied offers. In this post we will review some options for leisure.

Taking advantage of Windows 8.1 games and applications: 300-400 euros

Windows RT is a good gift with leisure in mind. Affordable tablets capable of running all the games and applications from the Windows Store. Starting with the Microsoft Surface RT itself. The first generation of the Redmond tablet can still give a war and it is possible to find it for little more than 300 euros in some establishments or in online stores.

But if you want to keep up with the latest, the Microsoft Surface 2 is the right choice. Of course, it will force you to scratch your pocket a little more: it is available from 429 euros in its version with 32GB of storage. NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor, 2GB of RAM and 1920x1080 Full HD screen are enough for a good gift with which to take advantage of Windows 8 applications and games.Not to mention access to the desktop and tools like Office 2013.

Family fun: 900-1000 euros

It has always been said that Christmas is to spend with the family so perhaps the best gift is equipment that allows us moments of fun for the whole house. Lenovo began proposing something like this with its IdeaPad Horizon and continues to bet with the Lenovo Flex 20. The team is an all-in-one capable of serving as a game table thanks to its 19.5-inch multi-touch screen and its Aura interface that it intends to convert to the PC on a social device. Its price is 1000 euros and includes specific accessories for group games.

Closer to the traditional all-in-one concept, the Asus Transformer AiO may be another alternative. For 1000 euros the equipment can function as a classic PC with Windows 8 thanks to its base, inside which we have an Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM and a graphics card NVIDIA 730M 2GB.All this will be equally available if we undock the screen through its remote desktop mode. And when it comes to versatility, the device can also function as an Android tablet with access to Google's operating system games and applications.

Recovering the game on PC: 700 or more euros

Windows continues to be the king platform for lifelong PC gamers. When it comes to playing, period, power is the important thing and the available teams provide an accessible offer for all kinds of pockets. Alienware is a classic in the sector, with true beasts ranging from 700 euros to almost 4,000 euros depending on the configuration we choose.

The market offers many other alternatives in the form of already assembled equipment and in the Xataka shopping guide they have just reviewed some of them.But for the more seasoned, the option to assemble the equipment yourself allows a greater level of flexibility and better budget adjustment. Of course, count on the fact that adding Windows 8 to your PC will cost you 119.99 euros.

Leisure in the salon: 200-500 euros

But if it's about talking about leisure in the Windows universe, Xbox must be present. Starting with the Xbox 360, a representative of the previous generation with a long way to go and a large catalog of games that more than justify its purchase. For 199, 99 euros we can get hold of the latest Xbox 360 design in its 4GB version. If we want 250GB of storage we will have to pay a little more: 249.99 euros.

But, how could it be otherwise, the focus in this section is taken by Xbox One. The new generation of Microsoft's video game console celebrates one month on the market in time for you to do with her this Christmas.499, 99 euros is the entry fee for a system that aims to be the ultimate entertainment center for our living room.