Acer and Asus have stated that they will be in a position to launch tablets running Windows 8 during Q4 of this year. Acer has been the most vocal against Microsoft pursuing hardware plans of its own with its Surface device, but has also made it clear the company is also keen to tap the business potential that Windows 8 is offering. The company is reported to be working on at … [Read more...] about Acer and Asus to Launch Windows 8 Tablets for the Holidays
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Asus, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung to Launch Windows RT Devices
While several of Microsoft's hardware partners have despised the decision to launch the Surface Tablet, the Redmond based company has stated there still won't be a dearth of tablets running Windows RT. Many of the largest companies in the business such as Asus, Dell, Lenovo, and Samsung have already confirmed they are into developing their own version of a tablet running … [Read more...] about Asus, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung to Launch Windows RT Devices
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Will Run Windows RT
Remember the IdeaPad Yoga tablet that Lenovo had unveiled at the CES event early in the year. More than six months down the line, the tablet now seems finally headed to the production line, but not before incorporating some changes in its internals. The tablet will now be running an ARM chipset and not Intel and will accordingly boot Windows RT and not Windows 8 Pro. Its the … [Read more...] about Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Will Run Windows RT
Lenovo to Launch ThinkPad Tablet 2 Running Windows 8 Pro This October
We are aware of Lenovo being in the process of developing a Windows 8 device named ThinkPad Tablet 2, which would be aimed at the business community. Now we have some hard facts that present us with a clearer picture of the upcoming device. To begin with, the 10 inch tablet will be debuted towards the end of October, since Microsoft has announced the launch of Windows 8 on … [Read more...] about Lenovo to Launch ThinkPad Tablet 2 Running Windows 8 Pro This October
Windows RT To Feature Office 2013 RT Preview Version
Microsoft is readying a Surface that would be based on an ARM chip and would run Windows RT which in turn is a version of Windows 8 that has specially tweaked to allow for its smooth operation on an ARM architecture. While all of that is good, more so since its likely to be a lower priced version of the Surface aimed for the masses, what is not is that the tablet is touted to … [Read more...] about Windows RT To Feature Office 2013 RT Preview Version
Acer Warns Microsoft On Surface Project
While it’s no secret Microsoft’s decision to enter mainstream computer hardware business has irked many of its manufacturing partners, none have gone to the extent of damning it in public than Acer. Microsoft had launched the Surface in June amid mixed response with none of the hardware manufacturers it is collaborating to develop Windows 8 based tablet devices open to the idea … [Read more...] about Acer Warns Microsoft On Surface Project
Microsoft Surface 2 Under Development
Neither the Surface tablet or the Windows 8 version it would run has hit ground though Microsoft is reported to be already into developing the next gen version of it. All of this stems from an ad it recently put up which essentially aims at building a complete design and development team dedicated to the Surface range. This should be seen as a positive development as it shows … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface 2 Under Development
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Leaks Ahead Of Launch
ThinkPad Tablet 2 is the new tablet that is getting its final shape at the Lenovo camp. Going by the tablet's naming, device can be considered a sequel to the ThinkPad that lenovo had launched last year. However, if that be true, the real surprise is the OS the device would run as its Windows 8 and not Android that would be running the entire show. The tablet though is aimed … [Read more...] about Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Leaks Ahead Of Launch
ASUS Tablet 810 Running Windows 8 Passes the FCC
There is not much development to be seen on the Windows 8 tablet front right now, though change is on the way. Asus can be counted among the early movers with one of its tablets already making it past the FCC. However, the 11.6 inch Wi-Fi only Tablet 810 transforming tablet with built-in NFC capability isn't alone as it retraced the same path as its smaller sibling, Tablet 600 … [Read more...] about ASUS Tablet 810 Running Windows 8 Passes the FCC
Microsoft Surface Priced on Swedish Site
The Microsoft Surface device is one of the more significant developments in the tablet sphere since the emergence of the iPad. While initial impressions with both the hardware and software side of the tablet has been positive, the only missing link is the pricing strategy that Microsoft will pursue with the device. A recent posting of the tablet on a Swedish retailer's site, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Priced on Swedish Site