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Microsoft avoids Surface head-to-head war with Nexus 7

, Feb 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

If you thought the Surface Pro was great, but only if Microsoft decided to shave a few inches off and make the tablet more "mini", you may be in luck. Though the Microsoft Surface RT and the Surface Pro are going to be the mainstay units for the Windows 8 and Windows RT operating systems for some time to come, it's been made clear by the company this week that different display sizes are a possibility. At this point it's just a matter of time. Read The Full Story

Microsoft hints at Surface Pro battery add-on

, Feb 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

The reviews are in for Microsoft's Surface Pro, and while it's been a mixed bag overall, we actually enjoyed our time with the tablet, but one area that many people weren't too pleased about was battery life. During our tests, we were getting around 4.5 to 5 hours, with 6 hours during some occasions. However, it looks like Microsoft may have a solution. Read The Full Story

Dell Deal: Business or Legacy?

, Feb 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

The temptation to draw parallels between Michael Dell and Apple’s Steve Jobs is a compelling one. Both founded technology companies that went on to great success; both left their position at the helm for some time, and then returned with great fanfare. However, Dell is not Jobs, and while the Apple CEO died leaving a vastly successful, hugely grown, and even fashionable company, Dell has struggled to do the same. Now, with Dell – along with a little financial help from some friends – wrenching back control of his eponymous company, the question remains: how much is righting the Dell ship with good business strategy, and how much is preserving the legacy of the business he gave his name.

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Microsoft Surface Pro Review

, Feb 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft met some resistance with its first Surface tablet, but that isn’t stopping the company from making a second attempt, this time with a full copy of Windows 8. Where the Surface RT left would-be tableteers confused with its partial app support, the Surface Pro is Windows on far more familiar territory: Intel silicon inside, and the full flexibility of a regular PC, simply with a touchscreen up-front. Of course, that also brings with it the same issues that have always plagued Windows-based tablets: battery life, weight, heat, and software usability. Does Microsoft’s own-brand slate finally put those criticisms to rest, and is this the tablet you should have in your bag? Read on for our full review.

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Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Full HD edition guns for MacBook Air

, Feb 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the Dell XPS 13 has been re-introduced with a Full HD iteration, this version prompting the manufacturer to suggest that it's not just the MacBook Pro they're gunning for, it's the MacBook Air. This device has already been revealed and released in a 720p edition - we reviewed it right here on SlashGear, in fact - and here in 2013 the Dell team is showing off not just the Full HD version, but an XPS 13 Developer Edition as well, this time with the same display as the original (now called "standard display") but here based on Project Sputnik. And it's all about definition from here on in. Read The Full Story

New Barnes & Noble Nook Windows 8 app now available

, Feb 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

Barnes & Noble is a leading retailer of both physical books and digital content. The company sells content for a number of digital reading devices including the Nook line of E-readers. Today Barnes & Noble has announced that the updated Nook app for Windows 8 computer users is now available to download. Read The Full Story

Microsoft discusses Windows 8 performance three months after release

, Feb 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

Windows 8 has been available for right around 90 days, and if you've been paying attention, you'll likely know that it's had a rough start. From very loud dissenters to reports claiming dismal market share for the new OS, there's a lot working against Windows 8. But how does Microsoft feel now that we're a few months out from release and the vitriol has calmed down a bit? Pretty good, it would appear. Read The Full Story

Nokia tablet tipped by CEO on heels of Surface

, Feb 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the CEO of Nokia Stephen Elop has hinted that they've once again begun considering the possibility of a tablet PC in the near future. This word comes from an interview Elop did with the Australian Financial Review in which he says the company is not announcing a tablet, but is watching the Microsoft Surface tablet specifically to see how the market will respond to Windows 8 in tablet form. Though this is not an official announcement of a tablet being created by Nokia, it does remind us that they've got tablets in mind as a potential future pathway. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: February 1, 2013

, Feb 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Friday evening everyone. The weekend is nearly here, but before we kick it off we're going to recap the news. Today Apple was named the largest mobile phone manufacturer in the US, while it seems Peter Chou has revealed the long-rumored HTC M7 in a rather silly video. The FTC has fined Path $800,000 for unauthorized data collection, and we learned that Windows 8's market share is at a disappointingly low 2.3%. Read The Full Story

Windows 8 market share at only 2.3%

, Feb 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

It's been a good three months since Windows 8 released, allowing ample time for those committed to upgrade the time to do so. However, it seems the adoption rate for Microsoft's new operating system is remaining quite low, with only 2.26% of the OS market share, compared to Windows 7's 44.48% and Windows XP's 39.51%. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: January 31, 2013

, Jan 31st 2013 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Thursday evening everyone. After dropping a new teaser trailer today, it looks like Sony is gearing up to announce the next PlayStation on February 20, 2013, so mark your calendars. Google Glass made a stop by the FCC today, and Temple Run 2 achieved the title of "fastest growing mobile game" 22 days sooner than the previous record-holder. The Windows 8 upgrade discount officially ends today, and the latest figures from IDC peg Samsung and ASUS will quickly-growing tablet sales. Read The Full Story

Windows 8 upgrade discount officially ends today

, Jan 31st 2013 Discuss [0]

If you haven't yet upgraded to Windows 8, you might want to do that today. Starting tomorrow, that $39 Windows 8 Pro upgrade deal will jump to $199, while a normal Windows 8 upgrade will cost $119. We gave you a fair warning a couple of weeks ago, so if you've been procrastinating, today's the deadline before you'll have to pony up even more money. Read The Full Story
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