Microsoft may finally be seeing some method in the tablet madness it had found itself in in the post-PC era. With demand for PCs ever on the decline, its imperative for the Richmond company to drive focus on the other most happening computing segment, that of tablet PCs. In comes the Surface line of tablet devices though unfortunately, both of these tasted dirt during their … [Read more...] about Microsoft Reports Increase in Revenue From Surface Tablet Sales, Xbox 360
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Apple Taps Into Education with Products and Services
Apple has introduced a new "Apple and Education" section to its website, carrying forward the company’s new focus, the education segment. The central idea is clear and simple: ease the introduction of technology both as a learning and teaching aid. This way, while it will be easier for the educators to teach, the students will be able to grasp the topics more easily. The … [Read more...] about Apple Taps Into Education with Products and Services
Nvidia CEO Confirms Development of Surface RT 2 Device
We now know what chip the new Surface RT device will be built around. It’s going to be Nvidia Tegra 4, of course, after the revelation by their Chief Executive claiming they are working hard with Microsoft on the successor of the present Surface RT device. That Microsoft is working on the next generation of the Surface RT has long been rumored, with some sources pointing out … [Read more...] about Nvidia CEO Confirms Development of Surface RT 2 Device
New 8 Inch Surface RT Set for June Launch, Windows 8.1 Blue to Arrive in October
Microsoft is all set to officially launch the next iteration of Windows, version 8.1, in October. Towards this, volume production of notebook devices based on Windows Blue is set to kick off in September. However, it remains to be seen is whether a new version of Windows will be enough to spur demand in the notebook segment that is finding increasing competition from tablet … [Read more...] about New 8 Inch Surface RT Set for June Launch, Windows 8.1 Blue to Arrive in October
Microsoft Hiring New Designer for Next Surface Device
That the current crop of Surface devices with both PRO and RT versions failed to live up to the expectations of Microsoft is all too evident. The company is undeterred, however, and is already into developing the next gen versions. Towards this, it has already started a hiring spree and is on the lookout for a new designer to join the Surface team. The ad mentions, "Are you … [Read more...] about Microsoft Hiring New Designer for Next Surface Device
Microsoft Might Just Have Sold 400k Surface Pro, 1M Surface RT
Microsoft never made public how many of its Surface tablet devices found buyers since they were launched, though unofficial estimates are painting a rather grim picture of the tablet's sales record. Three people privy to the company's sales claim Microsoft has sold little over a million of its Surface RT device, while in reality the Surface Pro only managed to entice about … [Read more...] about Microsoft Might Just Have Sold 400k Surface Pro, 1M Surface RT
Dell XPS 10 Windows RT Tablet Easiest in iFixit’s Tablet Repairability List
Ever wondered which tablet is the easiest to repair? iFixit, a company that specializes in device tear-downs, has come out with a list that gives us an idea of how easy or tough a tablet is to repair. Interestingly, Android devices in general have emerged as the easier to repair, with the first gen Kindle Fire as the easiest. However, the XPS 10 Windows RT tablet tops the list, … [Read more...] about Dell XPS 10 Windows RT Tablet Easiest in iFixit’s Tablet Repairability List
Surface RT and Pro to Be Brought to Seven New Markets
Microsoft has announced the availability of both its Surface Pro and Surface RT tablet devices in new markets around the world. The Surface Pro will be seen on store shelves of 7 new countries, which includes Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, France, Germany, and the UK. So far, the Surface Pro was available only in the US and Canada. However, the company hasn't stated … [Read more...] about Surface RT and Pro to Be Brought to Seven New Markets
Microsoft Surface RT Tablet Available in Japan, Soon
Microsoft intends to launch its Surface RT device in Japan soon, or as Nikkei news has reported, it can happen as early as next month. However, no specific dates are mentioned and the most that Microsoft has confirmed to CNET is that "Surface will be coming to Japan in the near future." As for the tablet's pricing, it is speculated that the base 32 GB version of the Surface … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface RT Tablet Available in Japan, Soon
Tool to Run Legacy Windows Apps on Microsoft Surface RT Emerges
While it has become clear that the Surface RT has failed to deliver on the initial hype and hoopla surrounding it, it's no secret that the device was let down by its software though it excelled on the hardware front. The lack of apps compatible with Windows RT together with its inability to run legacy Windows apps (hundreds of thousands of which already exists in the system) … [Read more...] about Tool to Run Legacy Windows Apps on Microsoft Surface RT Emerges