Tag Archives: Microsoft Surface

Where are the 7″ Microsoft tablets?

Posted on November 9, 2012 by halberenson

A few days ago I was contemplating a blog post with my speculation about a 7″ Microsoft tablet when rumors of an “Xbox Surface” re-surfaced.  I tend to believe this rumor because I’ve been expecting that a portable Xbox family … Continue reading →

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Performance of the Microsoft Surface and Windows RT

Posted on November 6, 2012 by halberenson

The evidence is growing that Microsoft’s decision to provide developers little or no access to Windows RT systems prior to general availability is coming back to bite them.  In particular, there are reports that performance is sub par.  First we … Continue reading →

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An OEM (HP) is making my life difficult. Good!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by halberenson

When Microsoft first revealed the Surface and Surface Pro a little lust crept into my heart.  While I realize I have a ridiculous number of computers, most of them old things that serve limited special purposes, I spend most of my … Continue reading →

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The $199 Microsoft Surface

Posted on August 14, 2012 by halberenson

Reports surfaced (no pun intended) today that Microsoft was going to offer the Surface at the $199 price point.  This should come as no surprise really, but read on for the catch. I telegraphed how Microsoft could reach the $199 … Continue reading →

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Critics of the Microsoft Surface just don’t get it

Posted on June 25, 2012 by halberenson

The commentaries about the recently unveiled Microsoft Surface Tablet/”Ultrabook”/PC thingies is revealing.  Particularly the few from OEM executives, and the larger number from supporters of the status quo.  My summary of them: They don’t get “it”.  No not the Surface … Continue reading →

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Skimming the Surface

Posted on June 19, 2012 by halberenson

So, Microsoft took the “let us show what can really be done with Windows Tablets” route. From afar I like what I see. They didn’t say anything about 4G support, and I really want that. And I have some other … Continue reading →

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