Dell is eager to make it to the exclusive group of six companies that Microsoft will permit to build the first round of tablets running the Windows RT operating system. For this, Dell is eyeing the slot vacated by HP as the latter has opted out, citing they are more inclined towards developing tablets based on the Windows 8 version. Microsoft had earlier shortlisted three … [Read more...] about Dell Eager to Launch Windows RT Tablet
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Windows 8 Set For Oct 26 Launch
The closest that we had known of Windows 8 finally reaching consumer's end is October 2012. Fortunately, we have the exact date available now -- 26 th -- to set a reminder against. Fortunately, that's not too far away while another good news on this front is that Microsoft might not push a retail version of Windows 8 as has always been the case each new edition of Windows. … [Read more...] about Windows 8 Set For Oct 26 Launch
Rumor: Sony Working on a New Tablet
Sony might be developing a successor to its current tablet line-up. Of course, it is too hush-hush right now and the only link that points to just such a possibility is the model number on the FCC listing, which is remarkably close to what the Tablet S used to be referred to during its FCC days. This is too little information to extrapolate any clues about a future tablet from … [Read more...] about Rumor: Sony Working on a New Tablet
HP Will Not Make a Windows RT Tablet
In the beginning of June, Microsoft surprised the world by launching its Surface line of tablet devices. However, Microsoft's move has also taken its hardware partners by surprise, with some criticizing the development. Acer kept themselves limited to criticizing the Surface itself, claiming it might not make it big. Hardware company HP has gone one step beyond by announcing … [Read more...] about HP Will Not Make a Windows RT Tablet
Acer Is Doubtful of Surface Becoming a Success
The Surface has shaken up the tablet industry, though not everyone is impressed. Acer is one of them, and they feel the tablet might fall short of putting up a credible challenge to the iPad. "I don't think it will be successful because you cannot be a hardware player with two products," said Oliver Ahrens, Acer's senior VP and president for Europe before also adding, … [Read more...] about Acer Is Doubtful of Surface Becoming a Success
What is Microsoft Surface?
After getting to see so much of the Apple iPad range of tablets, along with the hundreds of tablet me-too's that followed, here finally is a tablet device that comes in like a breath of fresh air. While we have seen the Transformer from Asus, which shined in the productivity department and bridged the gap between tablet and laptop, but it never could dislodge the success of … [Read more...] about What is Microsoft Surface?
Acer Founder Says Microsoft Surface Tablet a Ploy to Stimulate Windows 8 Adoption
Android and iOS rule the roost when it comes to the best operating systems for mobile and tablet devices. Microsoft has never made a serious play on tablets but is starting to see traction with its Windows Phone 7 OS. Recently Microsoft unveiled their "Surface" line of tablets using Windows RT and Windows 8. Media and major outlets have been going for the news and Dell is … [Read more...] about Acer Founder Says Microsoft Surface Tablet a Ploy to Stimulate Windows 8 Adoption
How Will the Microsoft Surface Tablet Function as an e-Reader?
Microsoft is taking the rare step to manufacture hardware to showcase its new touch friendly iteration of Windows 8, featuring Metro. The company famously has not done well in the hardware sector with the Zune Music Player competing against the iPod and their "Kin" smartphone. With two tablets set to be released in the coming months, how will it function as a dedicated … [Read more...] about How Will the Microsoft Surface Tablet Function as an e-Reader?
New Surface Tablet from Microsoft Revealed
Microsoft's much publicized event has yielded the desired result, a new line of tablet devices named Surface. It is set to run on the new touchscreen optimized version of Windows 8 or Windows RT. The development is interesting as this brings the software behemoth back to hardware business similarly to Apple, which also designs hardware to accompany its own operating system. … [Read more...] about New Surface Tablet from Microsoft Revealed
Dell Latitude 10: More Details Surface of the Windows 8 Tablet
We already are aware of a 10 inch tablet running Windows 8 being readied at Dell, thanks to a previous leak. Thankfully, another leak has shed some more light on the tablet, which has helped with filling in the blanks. We now know the Dell Latitude 10 will have a 1366 x 768 resolution, 10.1 inch Gorilla glass for added durability, 2 GB of DDR RAM, SSD storage of 128 GB max, and … [Read more...] about Dell Latitude 10: More Details Surface of the Windows 8 Tablet