A notoriously unreliable Taiwanese tech site says that Microsoft wanted to sell four million Surface tablets in 2012.
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The News About Surface Pro Battery Life Isn’t Good
The “Pro” version of Microsoft’s tablet will have half the battery life of the lower-end version.
Surface Pro: Both a Pricey Tablet and a Reasonably-Priced Windows Ultraportable
Microsoft has finally disclosed the price and precise specs for Surface with Windows 8 Pro, which it plans to deliver in January.
The Trouble with Windows Phone 8: It’s Not the Apps, It’s the Basics
After two years of iteration by Microsoft, I can’t get into Windows Phone, and the paucity of apps–real or perceived–has nothing to do with it.
Sorry, Microsoft, I’m Not Buying Your Attack on Google Shopping — Here’s Why
Microsoft’s campaign against Google Shopping leaves me cold — and Bing Shopping isn’t so impressive.
For What It’s Worth: Microsoft Has Sold 40 Million Windows 8 Licenses
Is the new version of Windows selling well? It’s tough to tell.
Three Questions About a Possible ‘Xbox TV’ Device
Microsoft may be working on a smaller, cheaper alternative to its Xbox game console, one that would focus on streaming video and music rather than high-end gaming.
Windows 1.0: The Windows 8 of Its Time
The Verge takes a look back at Microsoft’s first graphical interface, and draws some parallels to its new one.
Oprah Tweets Love for Microsoft Surface (from an iPad)
Oprah gave Microsoft Surface some props on Twitter…using an Apple iPad. Awkward.
The Case Against the Windows 8 Interface(s)
Noted usability expert Jakob Nielsen has written about Windows 8 and its dual interface, drawing on the reactions of twelve users who tried Windows 8 PCs and Surface.
Windows 8: The Seven Roads Not Taken
How should Microsoft have retooled itself for the era of tablets and touch interfaces? A few alternate-reality scenarios.
It’s Too Early to Judge Early Windows 8 Sales
Windows blogger Paul Thurrott is reporting that Microsoft is disappointed by Windows 8 sales to date. It shouldn’t obsess over them.
