The latest PC and tablet shipment figures in the US as revealed by Canalys present an interesting scenario, what with the segment registering a steep 28 percent decline in shipments in Q4, 2021 even though the segment as a whole grew by 1 percent in 2021. Overall, there has been a total of 33.8 million PCs sold in the US last year, which comprises of desktops, notebooks, … [Read more...] about Surface tablets registered positive growth in Q4 2020 even though the iPad remained dominant
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Tablet sales tanked 25% in Q4, 2021 even though demand remained strong
The once booming tablet segment seems to have hit a rough patch, what with shipments declining 25 percent in Q4 2021, market research firm Strategy Analytics revealed. Supply constraint is being considered the prime culprit though the research firm also pointed out that the constraint that has been capping demand towards end-2021 is showing signs of easing already. That said, … [Read more...] about Tablet sales tanked 25% in Q4, 2021 even though demand remained strong
Tablet news snippet: Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 specs leaked, Huawei Surface competitor to launch soon.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is going to be the budget tablet offering from the company and is lined up for launch in early 2022. With that being just months away, noted leakster Evan Blass has come up with a rendering of the upcoming tablet and is believed to be from official sources as well. That is not all as Blass also has a few of the tablet's specs to share as … [Read more...] about Tablet news snippet: Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 specs leaked, Huawei Surface competitor to launch soon.
The new-gen Surface convertible tablets are running Windows 11
The Microsoft Surface event went along the expected lines. There were the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Go 3 convertible tablet devices launched. Then there is also the Surface Book Studio introduced which clearly was the star attraction of the event though the new Surface Duo 2 proved to be no less than a head-turner as well. Here is a lowdown on the new hardware Microsoft … [Read more...] about The new-gen Surface convertible tablets are running Windows 11
Microsoft working on custom ARM chips to power Surface devices in future
Taking a cue from Apple, Microsoft too is designing its own custom ARM chip to power its future server devices. This will make for a watershed moment in the history of the Redmond based software behemoth that has for decades largely relied on Intel chips for its hardware endeavors. What should be even more worrying for Intel is that Microsoft is reported to be working on … [Read more...] about Microsoft working on custom ARM chips to power Surface devices in future
Microsoft is developing a $400 Surface Tablet
Microsoft is developing a new Surface tablet that will have a ten inch screen and will retail for $400. The company is hoping a smaller screen a lower price will be able to compete against the entry level iPad. The cheapest version of the current generation Surface Pro starts at $799, compared to the base model 9.7-inch iPad that costs a paltry $329. Microsoft has tried this … [Read more...] about Microsoft is developing a $400 Surface Tablet
Microsoft Set to Deliver Unlocked Surface 3 LTE
Microsoft is full of surprises these days, the latest of which was delivered when their Surface team fielded questions during a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) session. Fans of the Surface tablet were curious whether there would be a model with 3G/LTE that wasn't locked to a carrier --the official answer to which was yes (though the timeframe given carried the typical Microsoft … [Read more...] about Microsoft Set to Deliver Unlocked Surface 3 LTE
Microsoft Announces Intel Atom-Powered Windows 8.1 Surface 3
Beginning in May there will be a new Surface 3 tablet in town, and this time it's a more affordable version of Microsoft's flagship Surface Pro 3. While the Surface Pro 3 floated on the high-end of tablet pricing starting at $799 USD, the new Surface 3 begins at a much lower $499 USD. Aimed at students and families, this new Surface 3 doesn't appear to sacrifice features … [Read more...] about Microsoft Announces Intel Atom-Powered Windows 8.1 Surface 3
Apple’s “Surface-Killer” is Actually a New MacBook
There was more than a little speculation that suggested Apple may go after the same market currently being targeted by Microsoft's Surface tablet. Well Apple didn't exactly deliver on that during today's launch event, but they did release a new MacBook model that may not be a tablet --but it does further blur the line between function and portability. In a design dictated … [Read more...] about Apple’s “Surface-Killer” is Actually a New MacBook
Microsoft Sees 1.1B in Revenue from Surface Tablet
Microsoft should be celebrating right now with news that their Surface tablet has realized $1.1 billion in revenue during the December quarter. Even though they are still lagging a fair ways behind the competition (with Apple seeing $5.3B in iPad sales during the same period), this dollar value represents a 24% increase year-over-year. These revenue numbers include more than … [Read more...] about Microsoft Sees 1.1B in Revenue from Surface Tablet
Microsoft Surface PRO 3 vs Apple iPad Air
The Microsoft Surface PRO 3 and the Apple iPad Air are two of the most successful tablets in the world. Today we look at the overall e-reading experience plays out on both devices. You will get a sense on how the eBook, PDF and digital comic experience plays out. The Surface Pro 3 has a 12 inch screen,which allows image based content, such as magazines and comic books … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface PRO 3 vs Apple iPad Air
Barnes and Noble Shooting themselves in the Foot with Windows 8 Reading App
Barnes and Noble is heavily invested in the Microsoft Windows 8 ecosystem with their Nook Reading app. It allows customers to purchase eBooks and magazines and read them on their computer or tablet, such as the Microsoft Surface. Recently, B&N expanded their Nook Press self-publishing program into a few different companies in Europe. It allows indie authors to distribute their … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Shooting themselves in the Foot with Windows 8 Reading App
Microsoft Aims to Ship 25 Million Windows Tablets in 2014
Microsoft is not content to let Android and iOS tablets dominate the landscape. The Redmond company is rather bullish with orders totalling 25 million units in 2014, from Taiwan manufacturers. This no doubt will be a tall order considering just five million of these got shipped in 2013 . Experts too have expressed skepticism at Microsoft being able to achieve the target and … [Read more...] about Microsoft Aims to Ship 25 Million Windows Tablets in 2014
iPad Dominates Business Tablet Usage
Contrary to the oft held belief that the iPad suits more for entertainment than anything else, the Apple tablet has topped the charts among tablets used in the enterprise scene. To put that in figures, the iPad has made up for 91.4 percent of all enterprise tablet activations in Q4, 2013, reveals enterprise software vendor Good Technology. Delving further into the pattern of … [Read more...] about iPad Dominates Business Tablet Usage