Acer delays Windows RT tablets after Microsoft moves into market

31 Oct, 2012, 9:38 am IST Tablets

Taiwanese computer maker Acer is putting off the launch of tablets using Microsoft's new Windows RT operating system to give itself time... More

Microsoft explains design decisions for Surface hardware

29 Oct, 2012, 11:02 am IST Shunal Doke Tablets

After the launch of the Surface last week, Microsoft has now marked itself as a creator of tablets, and has released a video that shows some of the... More

Surface tablet buzz starts, but Windows 8 excitement muted

27 Oct, 2012, 9:29 am IST Tablets

U.S. shoppers woke up with mild Surface fever on Friday, lining up in moderate numbers to buy Microsoft's groundbreaking tablet computer ... More

Microsoft launches Surface tablet

26 Oct, 2012, 11:04 am IST tech2 News Staff Tablets 1 Comments

Microsoft Corp announced yesterday that its new PC, Microsoft Surface, is now available for purchase at all Microsoft retail, holiday, and online stores in the United States... More

Microsoft's newest weapon in China piracy fight

25 Oct, 2012, 9:02 am IST Tablets

In 20 years in China, Microsoft Corp hasn't had much luck. It is the world's largest market for PCs and yet with piracy rates as high as 77 percent... More

32GB Microsoft Surface RT available online for pre-order

19 Oct, 2012, 3:48 pm IST Aaron Almeida Tablets 1 Comments

Ahead of the Microsoft Surface RT announcement, which will take place on October 26, a 32GB variant of the highly anticipated Surface RT has popped up on eBay.in at a price of Rs 38,490. More

Microsoft training staff on differences between Windows 8 and Windows RT

19 Oct, 2012, 9:58 am IST Shunal Doke Tablets

The software giant has been training its employees about the differences between Windows RT and Windows 8, so that they can help customers pick the right version of the Surface tablet. More

Microsoft releases video showcasing making of Surface tablet

17 Oct, 2012, 10:16 am IST Shunal Doke Tablets

Microsoft has released a new video that showcases its flagship tablet – the Microsoft Surface. The video shows some of the effort that went into the making of the Windows 8 tablet, along with its extremely thin keyboard. More

Microsoft prices Wi-Fi Surface tablet below new Apple iPad

17 Oct, 2012, 8:57 am IST Tablets

Microsoft Corp is setting the price of its new Surface tablet below comparable versions of Apple Inc's iPad, signaling its intent to grab a slice ... More

Microsoft Surface on product pages in select European countries, US

05 Oct, 2012, 12:04 pm IST Aaron Almeida Tablets

he Surface tablet has now begun appearing on the product pages of Microsoft across a host of countries across Europe and the US. More

Microsoft Surface to go on sale on October 26

05 Oct, 2012, 11:06 am IST Aaron Almeida Tablets

When Microsoft announced its Surface range of tablets, the entire world was delighted to see the tech powerhouse step up a notch and unveil hardware that could More

Microsoft Surface hitting shelves on October 26, 2012

30 Jul, 2012, 5:31 pm IST Aaron Almeida Tablets 1 Comments

Microsoft fans have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the Surface tablet, and this bit of news will certainly come as a great piece of information... More

Microsoft may sell Surface tablet for as much as $2,150

26 Jul, 2012, 11:52 am IST Aaron Almeida Tablets 7 Comments

Towards the end of June, the possible pricing of the highly anticipated Microsoft Surface tablets was revealed. These prices were on the higher side but could More

More reasons why I think the Surface Windows 8 will be a boo-boo!

05 Jul, 2012, 8:03 pm IST Rossi Fernandes Tablets 76 Comments

I wrote an opinion piece on how Surface for Windows 8 Pro wasn’t going to do too well a few days ago. I received a lot of feedback for this opinion in the form of comments, some of which were just angry, while many others were furious outbursts. More

Why Microsoft's Surface for Windows 8 Pro might be a boo-boo!

27 Jun, 2012, 12:57 pm IST Rossi Fernandes Tablets 34 Comments

Microsoft has had its big plans sorted for Windows and it all seems to be coming together. It’s exciting ... More

Surface could have a poorer battery life than iPad

23 Jun, 2012, 10:54 am IST Roydon Cerejo Tablets

It’s a little strange that Microsoft never revealed many of the critical specifications for their new Surface tablets and we can draw two conclusions More

Acer doubts the success of the Microsoft Surface

22 Jun, 2012, 12:04 pm IST Aaron Almeida Tablets 2 Comments

When Microsoft unveiled their Surface a few days ago, the announcement caught many by surprise. With the brand building their tablet PCs, one would More

Microsoft Surface prices leaked, to be pricier than the iPad

21 Jun, 2012, 11:27 am IST Rossi Fernandes Tablets 42 Comments

Microsoft’s Surface tablets have been in the spotlight since its launch and while Microsoft may have a lot to talk about, ... More

Microsoft Surface vs Apple's new iPad

21 Jun, 2012, 9:09 am IST Roydon Cerejo Tablets 32 Comments

Microsoft’s Surface tablet PC made a big splash the other day and like many, we are really excited about it, not just to review it but also perhaps buy More

Microsoft's Surface: when the keyboard is key

20 Jun, 2012, 12:57 pm IST Tablets 1 Comments

When Microsoft Corp took the wraps off its Surface tablets on Monday in Los Angeles, it was the brightly hued keyboard that stole the show. More