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Microsoft is Building 8-inch Surface, Says Digitimes

May 16, 2013 at 8:31 am

New reports indicate that Microsoft could be launching a Surface tablet with an 8-inch display this June.

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Microsoft’s Gates Claims Many iPad Users Are Frustrated

May 6, 2013 at 11:35 am

Microsoft's Bill Gates believes that many iPad users are frustrated by the lack of Office and a keyboard on the device.

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Microsoft May Debut Second-Generation Surface At Build

May 2, 2013 at 12:52 pm

A new rumor claims Microsoft will debut the second generation of Surface tablets featuring 7-inch and 9-inch displays at Build in June.

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How to Watch CES 2013

January 5, 2013 at 10:21 am

CES 2013 is about to happen. About to happen is a good way to describe what occurs at this gigantic trade show that, in my view, is slowly losing some of its luster.

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Zagg, Twitter searches, Say iPad Was Popular Gift This Christmas

December 27, 2012 at 10:45 am

According to anecdotal evidence from Zagg and Twitter the iPad and iPad mini were very popular gifts this Christmas.

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Bamboo Stylus Feel for Microsoft Surface and Other Active Digitizer Displays

December 4, 2012 at 2:19 pm

The Bamboo Stylus Feel gives users of certain tablets like the Microsoft Surface or Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 or smartphone a higher-quality inking stylus.

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Microsoft Surface Pro Price Confirmed

November 29, 2012 at 9:57 am

The Microsoft Surface Pro price has been confirmed.

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Microsoft Surface RT Torn Down, Deemed Difficult To Repair

October 29, 2012 at 10:32 am

iFixit tears apart the Microsoft Surface RT and claims it's difficult to repair.

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Microsoft Surface RT vs Surface Pro: Which Is Right For You?

October 28, 2012 at 8:30 am

We compare the Windows 8 and Windows RT versions of the Microsoft Surface and break down which is better for which user.

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$499 Microsoft Surface RT Pre-Orders Sold Out

October 17, 2012 at 9:39 am

The $499 Microsoft Surface RT is sold out at Microsoft.

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Microsoft Surface Team Reveals Surface RT Design & Feature Details

October 17, 2012 at 8:13 am

The Microsoft Surface team take to Reddit to answer a few questions about the upcoming WIndows RT tablet.

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Microsoft Makes Surface Pricing Official Pre-orders Go Live Today

October 16, 2012 at 8:12 am

Microsoft may have flipped the switch too early this morning on Surface pricing, but it looks like things are now official. The pricing is no different now that the press release is out.

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Microsoft Could Launch Surface Windows Phone 8 Device

October 2, 2012 at 9:37 am

Microsoft might be preparing its own smartphone running Windows Phone 8 with the Surface name for early 2013.

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Windows 8 Event Planned for October 25 in New York City

September 17, 2012 at 10:27 am

Microsoft will hold Windows 8 launch event on October 25 in New York City.

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Sony Announces Xperia Tablet S With Surface-like Keyboard

August 29, 2012 at 8:23 am

Sony's new Xperia Tablet S looks a lot like the previous Tablet S with some Surface-inspired new features.

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My Thoughts on a Smaller iPad

August 21, 2012 at 12:47 pm

As I mentioned in this post, rumors and speculation about Apple releasing a smaller iPad or a larger iPod Touch have gotten white hot.

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Microsoft Surface Price Pegged at $199

August 14, 2012 at 9:09 am

The Microsoft Surface RT could launch at $199 on October 26, undercutting the iPad and matching the Nexus 7 for price.

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Is Digital Ink Making a Comeback?

August 6, 2012 at 8:45 am

There are signs that Digital Ink might be making a comeback of sorts. Of course for some of us it never really faded away. For all of Microsoft's efforts, and the efforts of quite a few passionate Tableteers in the original age of Tablet PCs, Digital Inking never really...

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On Unicorns, Rumors, and that $1000 Surface Price Story

July 26, 2012 at 9:27 am

In the magical land of gadget blogs, and increasingly the mainstream media, fantasy sometimes seems like reality the way things are often reported these days.

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Microsoft Will Have 44 Microsoft Stores By Mid-2013

July 11, 2012 at 2:48 pm

By the end of June 2013 there will be 44 Microsoft Stores open, giving Microsoft 44 storefronts in which to sell the Surface tablet.

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Halo 4 Will Work With Microsoft Surface

July 11, 2012 at 1:25 pm

Halo 4 will somehow interact with the Microsoft Surface, presumably using SmartGlass.

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Bill Gates Explains Why Microsoft Made The Surface

July 3, 2012 at 1:03 pm

Bill Gates explains Microsoft's reasons for making the Surface tablet on the Charlie Rose Show.

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This Year’s Tablet Derby Entries Are At The Starting Gate

June 28, 2012 at 8:14 am

Trumpets blare. And they're off. Well, not quite. Like the last couple of years we now have almost all of the entrants announced for this year's Great Tablet Holiday Sweepstakes.

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Did Microsoft Look at OEM Designs Before Launching Surface?

June 26, 2012 at 10:07 am

Analyst Patrick Moorhead claims Microsoft's OEM partners are "enraged" that Microsoft used their inside knowledge of OEM designs to build their new Surface tablet.

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Microsoft: We’re Not Working On Our Own Windows Phone

June 25, 2012 at 4:06 pm

Microsoft says it's not planning to release its own Windows Phone devices.

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How Hardware Missteps Led to the Microsoft Surface (and Why The Tech Needs to be Licensed)

June 25, 2012 at 12:34 pm

The New York Times describes the "hardware missteps" that led to the new Microsoft Surface. Reinforces my idea that Microsoft should license their Surface technology.

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Keyboards Don’t Sell Tablets

June 24, 2012 at 6:30 am

Attention everyone who thinks a keyboard is the key to beating the iPad: 2009 called. They want their thoroughly disproved idea that tablets need keyboards back.

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Microsoft Threw All Their Friends Under The Bus

June 21, 2012 at 6:21 am

Stunned. That's the only word to describe my reaction this week after seeing Microsoft turn on all their hardware partners as they reboot their entire strategy.

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Microsoft Could Win It All With Surface

June 19, 2012 at 6:35 am

With the Surface tablet, Microsoft is now in direct competition with their hardware partners. Here's why it had to happen and how it might help not hurt relations.

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Microsoft Gave Partners a Heads Up on Surface

June 19, 2012 at 6:23 am

According to a report from AllThingsD, Microsoft's Surface announcement wasn't a complete surprise for its partners. Steve Ballmer told AllThingsD that Microsoft had tipped off its partners ahead of time, although no time frame was mentioned, so that could have been pho...

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The New Microsoft Surface, A Tablet for People Who Don’t Like Tablets

June 18, 2012 at 7:10 pm

Okay, Microsoft, I admit it: I am impressed. As of right now, I expect to make the new Surface my next Windows tablet. I just wish it didn't look like it was designed for people who don't like tablets.

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Microsoft Surface Copies iPad Smart Cover, Adds A Keyboard

June 18, 2012 at 5:16 pm

Microsoft's Surface will have two covers, both of which also serve as keyboard and trackpads.

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Leaked Tech Specs Describes “XBox Surface” with Tablet Device

June 18, 2012 at 12:02 pm

Ahead of today's expected tablet-related announcement from Microsoft, gaming site Shifted2u has posted tech specs for "XBox Surface," a "Tablet Computing Device."

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Real artists ship

February 19, 2012 at 1:12 pm

"Real artists ship" is one pearl of wisdom left by Steve Jobs that Apple seems to have taken to heart lately, and it's one that everyone else really needs to apply.

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ePawn Arena Interactive Surface Blends Physical and Virtual Gaming Without Astronomical Costs

December 13, 2011 at 9:24 am

The Arena is a gaming platform that detect objects on the Tv-like surface and can run interactive games from a phone, tablet, or laptop.

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