Acer,one of the big-five PC vendors,has put back the launch of its own Windows RT tablets following the launch of the Microsoft Surface and the mixed reviews that it has received. The company is unlikely to release a similar product ...
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Computerworld-Some early users of Microsoft's Surface RT tablet say they are confused or frustrated by the touch interface on the 10.6-in.display and are relying instead on the attachable keyboard with its more conventional track pad and ...
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Computerworld-The apps for Microsoft's new Windows operating systems are good enough to entice early buyers of tablets and other touch devices,analysts said Sunday. But the jury remains out on Microsoft's long-term chances of winning its ...
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Computerworld-Microsoft confirmed Wednesday that owners of Windows RT hardware,including the company's own Surface RT,must acquire a commercial license for Office 2013 to use those devices'bundled Office apps at and for work. The ...
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Computerworld-Microsoft has exhausted its initial supply of the lowest-priced Surface RT tablet,which now is backordered by three weeks. On Wednesday,the company's pre-order website noted,"Order now for shipment within 3 weeks"for the$499 ...
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The Microsoft Surface RT will feature a pricepoint that competes favourably with the iPad, it has been revealed after Microsoft's online store briefly displayed prices for three variations of the tablet earlier today. The cheapest RT, ...
Claims by a German website that Apple will price the iPad Mini starting at€249 were met today with skepticism by an analyst who two months ago projected the opening price would be$299 in the U.S. In a screenshot published by the ...
Acer plans to produce Windows RT devices at some point,according to a company spokeswoman. That statement comes after Acer's CEO blasted Microsoft for building the Surface RT tablet.On Monday,Microsoft excluded Acer from its list of ...
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Computerworld - Microsoft today said that Windows RT, the spin-off of Windows 8, has been completed and will power ARM processor-equipped tablets and PCs from Asus, Dell, Lenovo and Samsung. The Redmond, Wash. company had earlier ...