Tag: Microsoft

The Surface Pro could face serious competition from the MacBook Air, which can be configured with similar specs for about the same price. However, I've decided my next laptop should be touch-enabled.

Ironically, because Google loses money on the Nexus 7, shipping less of them actually has a positive impact on profitability.

Windows Phone 8 will be lauched by Microsoft on Oct 29, and--just hours ago--we learned that Google will use the same date to make an Android-related announcement. Call it the Mobile Reboot (Microsoft) vs. the Mobile Incumbent (Google) vs. the Mobile Darling (Apple).

"The third quarter was also a transitional quarter before Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system release, so shipments were less vigorous as vendors and their channel partners liquidated inventory."

Nokia and HTC have both teased Windows Phone 8 smartphones which should be available by year's end. The Nokia Lumia 920 features a 4.5-inch display, wireless charging, and "PureView" camera.

When they Kill Kenny it's funny, when they Kill the Start Button not so much. Worse still for Microsoft, consumers won't be running away from the Vista Monster when Windows 8 finally lands this month. Are there compelling reasons for consumers to buy the new OS?

As an admitted Android fan, even I find the new Nokia Lumia 920 handset tantalizing. There's wireless charging, a decent processor (S4 Snapdragon), curved glass, and good cameras.

Microsoft unveiled its new corporate logo, its first in 25 years. Is it any good, and what does the new design say about the company?

In only 32 months Google has gone from zilch to the whole kit and kaboodle. That's astounding.

The really big news out of Redmond this fall, though, relates to Surface, Microsoft's tablet push.