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
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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
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
Microsoft Introduces Touch-Friendly Office 2013
One of the things that make Windows most sought after is the MS Office suite. Also, being all too aware of the cash cow that it has proved to be for Microsoft over the years, the company has just come out with a comprehensive upgrade for the software. The all new thoroughly revamped Windows 8 was launched just last October and the new Office 2013 marks a similar development for … [Read more...] about Microsoft Introduces Touch-Friendly Office 2013
Lenovo Launches Massive IdeaCentre Horizontal Table PC
Lenovo has come up with a tablet device so massive that is quite appropriately being called a Table PC. It opens a completely new segment with a display as huge as 27 inches. The size makes it perfect for more than one person to operate the device and has enough of computing power to accommodate multiple players at the same time, making it just right for multiplayer games. … [Read more...] about Lenovo Launches Massive IdeaCentre Horizontal Table PC
Fujitsu Windows 8 Convertible Tablet Shown Off in Hong Kong
We all know Fujitsu is in the process of developing a convertible tablet running Windows 8 and not only has the device made its way past FCC but was also recently spotted at Hong Kong by Engadget. The Stylistic Q702 convertible tablet that also includes a dockable keypad features an Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge processor with a 11.6 inch display on top of it. The tablet runs on 4 … [Read more...] about Fujitsu Windows 8 Convertible Tablet Shown Off in Hong Kong
Samsung Teases Consumers with Windows 8 Based Hybrid Tablet
Samsung has come up with a teaser video that provides a sneak preview of its first Windows 8 based device. However, the first video is likely to be followed by a few more, so details are extremely limited as of now. What seems evident is that it will be a netbook and tablet hybrid device, which reminds us of the Series 5 Hybrid PC that Samsung had showcased at the CES event … [Read more...] about Samsung Teases Consumers with Windows 8 Based Hybrid Tablet
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
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
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
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