The list of PC manufactures planning for Windows 8 based devices is growing continuously and it’s a bit strange that these plans are giving clues about the launch of Windows 8. According to Fujitsu’s product road map, it seems like Windows 8 will be released in the fourth quarter of 2012. While showcasing its upcoming...
Our previous posts talked about the grand plans PC manufactures like HP, Lenovo, ASUS etc have in their roadmap with respect to Windows 8. But a recent report in DigiTimes, about ViewSonic launching a Windows 8 tablet in Taiwan during Q2 of 2012 beats everything. According to Max Liu product marketing director of ViewSonic Asia...
Like Intel, AMD also missed the bus in the Smartphone and tablet markets. And now Windows 8 will enable ARM processor companies like TI, Qualcomm, Nvidia to grab the market more. AMD has some serious competition to beat before cashing in on the Windows 8 opportunity. It is ‘arming’ itself with two new chips targeting...
Microsoft is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to improve the user experience with Windows 8 OS. According to a recent blog post, Microsoft is keen on leveraging the latest advances in sensor technology. Sensors that react to changes in ambient light, motion, human proximity and location are being explored to evolve the user...
It is no secret that 2012 is going to be the year of tablets and they will soon start making inroads into enterprises. As of now tablets are mostly restricted to high-flying executives who need to make presentations and need access when out on the travel. At the moment the Chief Information Officers and the...
This article is written by HirePulse, an excellent Australian services directory for freelancers, consultants, contractors and service providers. There’s a lot of noise being generated on the blogosphere regarding Microsoft’s seemingly changing stance on Secure Boot requirements. The concern is rooted in the requirements that Microsoft have mandated that devices that use ARM processors are...
Looks like Intel is clawing its way back to the top after losing out on the tablet space initially. It posted better than expected earnings in this quarter and during the earnings conference call, Intel’s CEO Paul Otellini dropped clues about Windows 8 tablets already being lined up for production. Also according to him Android...
According to Taiwanese website Digitimes, Windows 8 based tablet PCs might be priced as high as US $599 to $899. This information is obtained from their anonymous sources within notebook PC vendors. It is reported that Windows and Intel are unwilling to drop costs to suppliers. According to sources, Microsoft and Intel are against dropping...
It seems the momentum around Windows 8 tablets is not just limited to PC and Processor manufacturers. Even telecom carriers are joining the fray. And in this battle of tablets, AT&T seems to be partnering with Microsoft. AT&T is holding a Developer Summit in Las Vegas on 8th and 9th of January. This summit is...
Acer and Lenovo are all set to join the Windows 8 tablet party. As per Digitimes sources from the supply chain, Acer and Lenovo are planning for release around third quarter of 2012. Announcement might be made at the Intel Developer Forum 2012 in September. These tablets will be based on Intel’s Clover Trail platform....
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