Tag Archives: Surface

Is Microsoft making a dent in public perception?

Posted on November 18, 2012 by halberenson

Sometimes I see a headline akin to “Microsoft is cool again” and wonder if that could really be true. Then I think about how Windows 8/Windows Phone 8/Surface advertising has replaced campaign ads as the reason I need to fast … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Windows | Tagged iPad, Microsoft Advertising, Microsoft Surface, Surface, Windows 8 | 19 Comments

Just how are those Windows 8/Windows Phone 8 launches going?

Posted on November 14, 2012 by halberenson

The good news, Microsoft is delivering on its promise to blanket the media with Windows 8/Surface/Windows Phone 8 messages. But when I put my feet on the ground and took a look at local retail outlets what did I see? … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Windows | Tagged Best Buy, MicroCenter, Surface, Windows 8, Windows 8 Tablets, Windows Phone 8, WIndows RT, Windows Tablets | 21 Comments

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 →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Home Entertainment, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows | Tagged 7" Tablet, Microsoft Surface, Nook, Nook RT, Nook Surface, Surface, WIndows RT, Xbox Surface | 11 Comments

Understanding Office

Posted on November 7, 2012 by halberenson

Last week I overheard two of the top Microsoft “watchers” discuss the Office group having bet against Windows 8, presumably because Office 2013 is not fully a (set of) Metro (aka, Windows Store) apps. Ok, as much as it pains … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Windows | Tagged Metro, Microsoft Office, Office 2013, Office 365, Office Home and Student, Surface, Windows 8, windows store apps | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Windows | Tagged browser performance, Microsoft Surface, performance, Surface, Surface performance, WIndows RT | 9 Comments

Living with a Windows “RT” Tablet

Posted on October 22, 2012 by halberenson

I just returned from a 17 day trip in which I did the unthinkable, I left my iPad at home. For the last couple of years it has gone everywhere with me. And when I’m not traveling on business the … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Windows | Tagged Surface, Windows 8, WIndows RT | 1 Comment

Is Microsoft really building its own Windows Phone?

Posted on October 3, 2012 by halberenson

Is Microsoft really building its own Windows Phone? Well, building definitely. Planning to bring to market? I’m not so sure. And if they do, what does that really mean? Microsoft has always been building Windows Phones. One of the original … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows Phone | Tagged Surface, Surface Phone, Windows Phone 8 | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Windows | Tagged Microsoft Surface, Surface, WIndows 8 Pricing, WIndows RT Pricing | 26 Comments

Acer’s JT Wang is part of the problem

Posted on August 13, 2012 by halberenson

I find it hysterical that Acer Chairman JT Wang is the most vocal critic of Microsoft getting into the hardware business with the Surface. You see, I still haven’t experienced Windows 8 in Portrait mode and it is his company’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft | Tagged Acer, Iconia Tab 500w, JT Wang, Surface | 20 Comments

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 →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Windows | Tagged Apple, Apple Mac, iPad, Microsoft Surface, OS X, Surface | 23 Comments