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Microsoft Surface vs New iPad: Is Microsoft’s New Tablet the iPad Killer?
Microsoft’s unveiling of its Surface tablets was to set the standard for OEMs building devices for Windows 8, as Microsoft saw the Surface as an innovative tablet. The new iPad is the market leader, so how does Surface compare?
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Barnes & Noble Inc reported lower-than-expected quarterly revenue, hurt by disappointing sales of its Nook digital books and e-readers, and the top U.S. bookstore chain expects sales at its stores to fall this fiscal year.
Google's, Apple's Eyes in the Sky Draw Scrutiny
Google Inc and Apple Inc are attracting renewed scrutiny of their practices due to privacy concerns - this time for flying "military-grade spy planes" over major U.S. cities as they race to shore up their rival 3D mapping services.
Toshiba to Build Japan's Biggest Solar Plants in Fukushima
Toshiba Corp said on Wednesday it will begin building solar plants with a total generating capacity of 100 megawatts on the country's disaster-hit northeastern coastline, making it the biggest solar project in Japan.
Microsoft Launches Promising Tablet, Risks Remain
Microsoft Corp's new Surface device signals the software company's hunger to join the three-way battle for the tablet market with Apple Inc and Google Inc, even if its longstanding hardware partners are not quite ready.
Microsoft Surface Tablet Debuts: Reasons Why It Could Be True iPad Killer
Apple iPad has so far crushed any tablet thrown towards it for the sake of competition. Many tablets have been knighted as “iPad killer” but each of them failed to provide any serious competition to the mighty iPad. But things can change this time as Microsoft has revealed not just one but two Surface tablets running Windows 8 with impressive specs.
Microsoft Tackles iPad with Surface Tablet
Microsoft Corp introduced its own line of tablet computers on Monday at a much-hyped press event in Los Angeles, marking a major strategic shift for the software giant as it struggles to compete with Apple Inc and re-invent its aging Windows franchise.
Apple Supplier Imagination Hit by Competition Fears
Booming sales of Apple's iPhones and iPads were not enough to ease concerns on Tuesday that British supplier Imagination Technologies is overly reliant on one customer as rival smartphone and tablet companies snap at the U.S. giant's heels.
Microsoft June 18 Keynote: How an Xbox-Based Tablet Can Succeed
Microsoft's June 18 keynote, which begins 3:30PM PDT, isn't specifying what's going to be announced but many have speculated - and heard - the company will be unveiling a first-party tablet. The move may be a surprise to some, but Microsoft has the right ingredients to build an iPad rival.
Sony Tablet P, Xperia Active Getting Android 4.0 ICS Treatment in Select Markets
Sony seems to be the only major android device manufacturer that is taking Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update seriously. After delivering the ICS update to Sony Xperia 2011 lineup of smartphones and Sony Tablet S earlier this year, Android 4.0 update is now available on Sony Tablet P. Other than the mighty tablet with two displays, Sony’s rugged smartphone Xperia Active is also receiving official Android 4.0 update.
MacBook Pro with Retina Display: Battery Replacement Costs Bump Up to $199 for 'Least Repairable Laptop'
After iPhone and iPad, Apple has now ported its so-called “Retina display” to MacBook Pro. With $2,199 price tag, MacBook Pro with Retina display is one of the most expensive laptops in the market. And those who are planning to sacrifice their savings to buy this laptop also need to know that the operational costs could go as high as purchase cost as Apple has bumped up the battery swap cost to $199. Also, experts have highlighted Retina display-powered MacBook Pro as the least repairable lapto...
Samsung Introduces AMD-based Series 5 Laptops
Samsung has refreshed its Series 5 laptops with the new Ivy Bridge processors. But it seems that's not the only change the company has planned for its popular line of laptops.
Microsoft June 18 Keynote: Is a Windows 8 Tablet Imminent?
Microsoft generated plenty of discussion following the announcement of a keynote on Monday, June 18, with rumors from numerous tech sites suggesting the company is about to announce an in-house tablet. Microsoft is preparing for the launch of Windows 8, so what could the company possibly announce during the presentation?
