After years of collaboration, Microsoft reportedly buying N-trig
Rise of pen computing
Microsoft makes tablets that use digital pens and N-trig makes those pens. The Israeli company is the brains behind the stylus included…
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Google’s expensive Nexus 9 Bluetooth keyboard is finally in stock
Weeks after Google introduced the Nexus 9 tablet, it’s following up with the promised Bluetooth Keyboard Folio. It’s well designed and protects your slate’s screen but $129 is nearly a third of the tablet’s cost.
Report: Microsoft preps Windows for ARM-based servers
Energy-stingy ARM servers are gaining a toe-hold in hyperscale data centers, so a move by Microsoft to support them makes sense.
Microsoft makes progress with phone and tablet sales: Surface revenue nears $1B
Mircrosoft’s quarterly financials positively surprised analysts as the company topped $23.2 billion in revenue. The surprise doesn’t end there though. It took three iterations,…
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How much has Microsoft lost on its Surface line? $1.7B by one estimate
Microsoft’s revenues from the Surface line are up, which is good news. But the actual cost to produce those revenues shows the company still has a way to go before considering Surface a success. Will it stay the course like it did Xbox?
Microsoft’s “Surface Watch” will reportedly work with Xbox One and PCs, not just phones
You probably won’t need a Windows Phone if you want Microsoft’s expected smart watch. Previously, the device was said to work with Android and iOS and now a new report suggests it will work with PCs, Macs and even the Xbox One.
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The new Surface Pro can’t be a laptop if it doesn’t come with a keyboard
To give the Surface Pro 3 the best chance for success, Microsoft should make the Type Cover free and include it with every unit sold.
Live from Microsoft’s Surface event
Microsoft(s msft) is holding a Surface event in New York City and we’re there. The company is widely expected to launch a small Surface Mini tablet but there could be more than just a single new device today. Hopefully, Microsoft will update on how the Surface line is doing as well.
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Despite improvements, there are still 155 million reasons the Surface 2 is a tough sell
Microsoft took the wraps off Surface 2, which saw welcome hardware improvements. The device is touted as a productivity tablet but there’s one problem: Millions of tablet owners have already moved on from the Microsoft Office suite. So what’s left to win them over?
Hands on with the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2
Microsoft just announced its second generation of Surface tablets. I got a chance to check them out, along with a bunch of new accessories, at Microsoft’s press event.
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Good deal: Microsoft’s Surface price cuts are permanent
Microsoft’s price cuts for Surface products are permanent, indicating a likely hardware refresh soon. If you don’t mind this generation of chips, there are some good deals to be had on Surface and other Windows 8 tablets now.
Microsoft misses estimates and writes down $900M on Surface RT
Microsoft just took a major hit from Surface RT adjustments. Earnings per share and revenue missed analysts’ expectations.
With significant price cuts, Surface RT is a much better value at $350
It’s been difficult to recommend Surface RT at $499 due to competing Windows 8 tablets around the same price. With a $150 price cut, however, Microsoft’s hybrid makes more sense even thought the company should have hit this target price sooner.
MobileTechRoundup podcast 290: Scoring a 128 GB Surface Pro
Matt drove for miles to three difference stores, but persistance pays off as he purchases a 128 GB Surface Pro. Hear about that and both hosts final thoughts on the BlackBerry Z10 smartphone.
