When it comes to buying tablets, buyers have many choices to pick from; such as Apple’s iPad, the Microsoft Surface, the Nexus 7 and the Nexus 10. All these tablets come with their own feature sets and run on different platforms. If we look closely, we are bound to find some problems in most of these devices that affect our experience using them. One such problem is the touch screen responsiveness. It may happen...
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In his weekly roundup of sales check at retail, the latest estimate by R.W. Baird’s William Power revealed that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Surface was not recommended to people by representatives on a holiday sale this Christmas. While its still too early to form a conclusion based on concrete sales numbers, the dominating demand for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPad and Kindle Fire indicated that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Surface could not gain the expected popularity among holiday...
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When Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced the pricing and storage options of the Surface tablets, it received praise considering that the entry level model comes at a minimum of 32 gigabytes. This storage space is twice of the low cost model that iPad comes with. However, now it has been revealed that 32GB version of Surface tablet comes with only 16GB of free storage space, the remaining half is taken up by the Windows RT...
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The first Microsoft tablet was sold in Beijing today. According to Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s chief executive officer in China, Ralph Haupter, “This is the first place in the world where people will be able to get Surface devices in their hands. Having it here in China is addressing the capability of the China market, the fact that we produce these devices here and can bring it to a big, big addressable consumer market.” This could...
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After announcing its Surface tablets nearly four months ago, Microsoft has finally revealed the pricing for the Surface Windows RT model. These prices are unveiled at the company’s online stores. This 10.6-inch Surface tablet, which is powered by Windows RT can be pre-ordered now and will be delivered by October 26th. The Surface Windows RT 32GB model version without the Touch Cover will cost $499, and with a Touch Cover will cost $599. Microsoft...
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Apple is planning to bring a cheaper, smaller version of its current iPad by September this year, two people familiar with the plans told Bloomberg. The new model would come with 8-inch screen; one person said that the Cupertino-based company is already working with screen makers including LG Display Co. of South Korea and Taiwan-based AU Optronics Co. Apple’s component suppliers in Asia are gearing up for the launch of smaller iPad. The officials...
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Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) has finally announced a new Asus-branded tablet called the Nexus 7. This tablet was announced during Google’s keynote at Google I/O 2012. The good news is that Nexus 7 can now be ordered online from the Google Play Store starting at $199 for the 8GB storage configuration and $249 for 16GB. Shipping will start in mid-July and the purchase also entitles you to get a $25 credit to spend on Google Play media....
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We earlier reported that Microsoft Surface RT Tablet is expected to be priced at $599. There’s a hot debate going on whether $599 is really a good pricing spot that the company chose or should they have priced it as per iPad, which is their closest competitor. For now, we can assume that the Microsoft Surface tablet comes with Touch Cover / Type Cover. If $599 pricing includes the cost of the cover then...
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According to an online survey by CouponCodes4u, 59% of tablet owners would not even consider switching to a Microsoft’s Surface. The survey was conducted online among more than 1,500 Americans between the ages of 21 and 35.55% of tablet owners surveyed owned an iPad, 23% owned an Android tablet and 12% owned the BlackBerry PlayBook. Brand loyalty was cited as the most major reason by as many as 41%, for not switching to Microsoft’s Surface....
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Microsoft yesterday announced the company’s new Windows 8 based tablets known as Microsoft Surface. Microsoft announced two editions – Surface for Windows RT and Surface for Windows 8 Pro. The exterior of both of these looks nearly identical, but their tech specs differ. As we know, Apple is early in the tablet market, and now Microsoft will have to compete with Apple in this space. Let’s compare Microsoft Surface Windows 8 tablets with third...
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