Sales of the Surface tablet may not meet Microsoft’s own sales forecasts if a report by Digitimes is accurate. Citing “sources from upstream component suppliers,”, the report suggests that sales started slowly and may only reach about 60% of Microsoft’s forecast by year’s end. Microsoft is expected to continue to face challenging conditions over the holiday shopping season. Two reasons […]
Windows RT
Microsoft Surface RT sales off to a “modest” start
Microsoft has yet to reveal any Surface for Windows RT tablet sales numbers but but CEO Steve Ballmer may have given us our best hint so far how things are going. In an interview with French-language Le Parisien, Ballmer described initial sales as “modest” but did not provide specific numbers. Ballmer went on to explain that this modest start is […]
Microsoft delays some Surface tablet pre-order shipments by a week (Updated)
The launch of the Microsoft Surface tablet appears to have hit a bit of turbulence. A number of customers in Canada and the UK who pre-ordered the tablet through the Microsoft Store as early as the first day have received emails indicating that their shipments will be delayed by a week: The release date for the preorder product has changed. […]
Video: Another Microsoft Surface ad
On the heels of the first Microsoft Surface ad comes a second one. Unlike the first, this one focuses less on dancing and more on the features and capabilities of Microsoft’s new Windows RT tablet. It also spends a bit of time on the Touch Cover and Type Cover accessories. The Microsoft Surface is now available for pre-order through the […]
Microsoft Surface pricing revealed
Microsoft briefly revealed pricing for its upcoming Surface tablet earlier today on its Microsoft Store website. The site listed the tablets for pre-order with a delivery date planned for October 26th, the same day they are hitting stores. You can put to rest any hopes you had that prices would start at US$199. Prices start at US$499 for the 32GB […]
IFA 2012: Samsung ATIV Tab Windows RT tablet announced
Along with its first Windows Phone 8 smartphone, the ATIV S, Samsung today unveiled its first Windows RT tablet, the ATIV Tab. Samsung ATIV Tab specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core Operating system: Microsoft Windows RT Cellular connectivity: None Other connectivity: GPS/GLONASS, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (dual-band), Bluetooth 4.0, NFC Display: 10.1-inch HD (1366×768) Input: Capacitive touchscreen Memory: 2GB RAM Storage: 32/64GB internal […]
Rumour: Samsung to launch ATIV Tab 10.1-inch Windows RT tablet
With Samsung expected to launch its first Windows Phone 8 smartphone as the ATIV S, it should come as no surprise that Samsung’s first Windows RT tablet has also been leaked as the ATIV Tab. The Verge reports that the Samsung ATIV Tab tablet will have the following specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core Operating system: Microsoft Windows RT Display: 10.1-inch Input: […]
Rumour: Microsoft Surface for Windows RT to sell for US$199
This rumour will do little to appease Acer Chairman and Chief Executive J.T. Wang after his warning to Microsoft earlier this month. Engadget has learned that Microsoft will begin selling its Surface for Windows RT tablet on October 26th, the same day that Windows 8 launches. The launch date itself may not be an issue but the price will likely […]