News tagged ‘windows 8’
Tuesday, 16 Oct 2012
First Microsoft Surface Tablet Advert Hits the Web
Microsoft has unleashed the first advertisement for its yet-to-be-priced Surface tablet, which is slated to go on sale on October 26.
Microsoft Launches Digital Music Service Xbox Music
In order to catch up to competitors such as Apple and Amazon, Microsoft has announced the launch of their own digital music service which goes by the name of Xbox Music. Currently available for the Xbox 360, the service will be expanded to smartphones, tablets and PCs with the launch of Windows 8.
Friday, 12 Oct 2012
Microsoft Reveals Windows 8 Pro Prices and Packaging
Two weeks to the October 26 launch of Windows 8, and we finally have pricing and packaging confirmation from Microsoft. The Windows 8 Pro upgrade DVD costs US$69.99, and an online upgrade costs US$39.99.
Microsoft's New Office Reaches RTM Stage, General Availability Pegged at 1Q 2013
In a blog post today, Microsoft announced that the company’s latest version of the Office productivity software suite has reached the Release to Manufacturing stage, and is slated for release in the first quarter of 2013.
Thursday, 11 Oct 2012
Microsoft is Updating Built-in Apps for Windows 8 All the Way to Oct 26 Launch
If you're running the RTM version of Windows 8, remember to check the Windows Store for updates to the built-in apps. The Redmond giant will continue to issue updates all the way to the OS' October 26 public launch.
Wednesday, 10 Oct 2012
AMD Announces New Z-Series Hondo APU for Windows 8 Tablets
AMD has officially launched its new Z-Series APU for Windows 8 tablets. Its flagship Z-60 APU is a low-powered dual-core chip and it is also targeted at small form factor PCs. Read on to uncover more details of this new APU.
Lenovo Reveals 4 New Windows 8 Devices
Lenovo recently revealed four Windows 8 touchscreen notebooks from both the consumer Ideapad brand as well as the enterprise Thinkpad brand.
Thursday, 4 Oct 2012
Windows 8 Needs Improvement, Says Microsoft's Co-founder
Microsoft's co-founder, Paul Allen, describes various elements of Windows 8 as "puzzling" as the company readies itself for the launch of the new operating system in late October.
Tuesday, 2 Oct 2012
Samsung Launches Windows 8 Consumer Devices
Today, Samsung revealed an extensive range of Windows 8 consumer devices that include an All-in-One PC, a touchscreen notebook, and two touchscreen convertible tablets.
HP Unveils ElitePad 900 Tablet Targeted at Business Users
HP has unveiled the HP ElitePad 900 that is a Windows 8-based 10.1-inch tablet aimed at the business-minded users with enterprise computing requirements. The tablet will be available in Singapore in late January 2013; however, its retail price has yet to be confirmed.
