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
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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
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
Windows 8 Tablet PCs Expected To Steal The Show At Computex
Windows 8 is Microsoft's answer go Android and iOS that permeate the mobile tablet scene. The personal computing segment itself is changing rapidly and it was not too long ago that netbooks were all the rage and then quickly faded into obscurity. Even laptops are feeling the pinch and in its place has emerged small handheld tablet like devices that operate by touch based … [Read more...] about Windows 8 Tablet PCs Expected To Steal The Show At Computex
Rumor: HP Slate 8 in the Making
Hewlett Packard's effort in the tablet world is mostly known for a certain WebOS debacle that etched a place in computing history. So while the absence of the HP TouchPad signifies one tablet less for the consumers to consider, the company continues to maintain a presence in the enterprise tablet segment. There is some great news coming from HP and the company seems to be in … [Read more...] about Rumor: HP Slate 8 in the Making
Enterprise to Fuel Next Round of Tablet Sales
Tablet sales has already been experiencing a steady growth each year round though it seems there are still a lot of room for further improvement. In reality tablets have yet to make a credible dent at the enterprise segment, so that what seems evident is that the next major push at tablet sales is expected to come from the enterprise business users. "We are seeing rapid … [Read more...] about Enterprise to Fuel Next Round of Tablet Sales
Schools Show Preference for a Windows Tablet Over iPad
While educational institutions all over the world are following the iPad route for their digital learning process, schools in Charlottesville have gone for the rather 'unconventional' Windows 7 based tablet, as the preferred device to allow for digital learning. The device of choice for the Charlottesville City Schools also known as CCS is the Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 tablet. … [Read more...] about Schools Show Preference for a Windows Tablet Over iPad
Sol Computer to launch 7 inch Android and Windows tablets with Pixel Qi displays
Sol is adding some more variety to its line of tablets this year. These would however be of 7 inch sizes with one running on Android and the other on Windows. For those who have come in late, the company already has a 10 inch netbook and tablet in the market, both of which are windows based. These devices have the added specialty that they have Pixel Qi displays which make them … [Read more...] about Sol Computer to launch 7 inch Android and Windows tablets with Pixel Qi displays
Windows 8 tablet might be too little too late
Windows 8 did manage to build up a lot of excitement when it was unveiled earlier in the year though the fact remains, all of that might remain too far fetched if its not on time. Windows next iteration is coming at a time when the Apple iOS and Google Android has already entrenched themselves considerably in the tablet space, which means Windows 8 has to hit ground running. To … [Read more...] about Windows 8 tablet might be too little too late