Following a $900m charge due to Surface RT, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has admitted to employees that the tablet has performed poorly
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Acer’s Compact Windows Tablet Leaked On Amazon
A small, low-cost Windows 8 tablet from Acer appeared briefly on Amazon, disclosing many specifics of the device
Surface Pro Slated In Teardown Amid Stock Shortages
Microsoft's Surface Pro has been slated in a repairability teardown, amid frustration over stock shortages
By Omitting POP3 Email, Microsoft May Have Cut the Surface RT’s Throat
Microsoft's Surface RT doesn't support POP3 email. Wayne Rash thinks that may spell doom for the tablet
Microsoft’s Surface Pro To Arrive February
The Intel-powered Surface Pro tablet will be available in US shops from 9 February according to Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet Nears Launch
The first Surface Pro tablets have rolled off the production line as its global launch edges closer
UBS: Microsoft Sold 1 Million Surface RT Tablets In Q4
Microsoft sold half the number of Surface RT tablets UBS expected during the fourth quarter, but signs are better for Surface Pro
Surface RT Jailbreak Surfaces On The Web
Allows jailbreakers to run old MacOS X on the Microsoft’s tablet
Microsoft Promises More Retail Outlet Openings
Microsoft will open more retail shops as it continues its 'bricks and mortar' sales approach in 2013
Microsoft Expands Retailers To Boost Surface Sales
Microsoft is reportedly to expand its retail channel for Surface tablets, to combat less-than-robust sales
Windows RT Tablets Join Microsoft Patch Tuesday
Users who have bought Microsoft's ARM-based Surface tablets will next need to get used to Microsoft's monthly patching routine
Tablet Forecast Raised Due To Android And iPad Mini
The sales forecast for the tablet form factor has been raised again thanks to the iPad Mini and Android devices
Bill Gates Speaks On Surface, Windows 8 Opportunities
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates went in front of the camera to speak of the company's 'critical' upcoming products
Microsoft Begins Surface Tablet Preorders
Microsoft has begun taking online orders for its iPad challenger, due for launch on 26 October
Windows 8 Will Disrupt Mobile Device Market in 2013
Windows 8 will bring both choice and confusion to the market, thinks Robert Mulins
Microsoft Surface Tablet To Cost £399
Microsoft has priced the Surface tablet to take the fight to the Apple iPad, but as usual British users will have to pay more than the US
Ballmer Embraces Hardware Approach In Shareholder Letter
Microsoft's Steve Ballmer has embraced the company's recent hardware moves in a letter to shareholders
New Microsoft Studio In London To Boost Tablet Gaming
The all singing, all dancing Surface tablet will also do videogames
Microsoft Insists All Fine With OEMs Despite Surface Tablet Grumbles
Microsoft says it continues to work closely with OEM tablet vendors despite grumblings about its Surface tablet
Microsoft Reports Losses While Looking Set For Rapid Growth
The accounting loss Microsoft chalked up in the fourth quarter doesn’t reflect the software giant’s true financial strength, says Wane Rash
Ballmer Touts Windows 8, Surface To Partners
Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has assured manufacturing partners that Microsoft's own Surface tablet will not undercut partners' Windows 8 opportunities
Microsoft OEM Exec Steps Down
Following the announcement of Microsoft's controversial Surface tablet plans, Steven Guggenheimer will step down as the vice president of Microsoft's OEM group
Microsoft Surface Tablet Could Anger Partners
Microsoft has designed both hardware and software for its Surface tablet - which will irk its partners, warns Robert J Mullins
Microsoft Takes Wraps Off ‘Surface’ Tablet
Microsoft has given its first look at Surface, a competitor to iOS and Android tablets that is being billed as a complete workstation
Microsoft Surface Table-Top Available On Pre-order
The Samsung SUR40 table-top computer can be touched for around $8,400