Hardware 
Microsoft’s Surface Tablet Another Sign of Apple’s Disruptions – NASDAQ
Though insisting it remains committed to helping other hardware companies make successful tablets using its software, Microsoft also endorsed Apple’s philosophy in forceful terms. “We believe that any intersection between human and machine can …
5 ways Microsoft’s Surface may be better than an iPad – CNN
Apple has made such a compact … But it’s not hard to envision Microsoft optimizing the technology for its own piece of hardware. The system looks to make the Xbox a central device in the living room — one that … Continue reading
Forget Apple, Microsoft’s Tablet Will Hurt HP, Dell and Others: Analyst – CNBC
Apple doesn’t have to worry about Microsoft’s Surface tablet, but other hardware makers sure do, Brian Marshall, an IT hardware analyst for ISI Group, told CNBC Tuesday on Squawk on the Street. “From my perspective, this surface tablet will not … Continue reading
Google to introduce low-priced Android tablet in ‘coming weeks’ – Apple Insider
The report noted that many Android devices still run older versions of Google’s mobile operating system, and are held back by third-party hardware makers. The report also said that Google has “accelerated plans” to launch a competitor to Apple’s voice … Continue reading
Imagination Technologies hit by fears over reliance on Apple – Daily Telegraph
Hossein Yassaie, Imagination’s chief executive, branded the drop in the share price “illogical” given the firm’s strong results, and pointed to revenues from Samsung and Intel as well as Apple. “If you look at last year’s results, we shipped 325m … Continue reading
Wolverton: iPad may finally face a rival with Microsoft’s Surface – San Jose Mercury News
As Apple showed with the antenna problems that plagued the iPhone 4, even companies with a long history of making hardware mess things up. And as the challenger, Microsoft will be allowed less margin for error. Also, I can’t help … Continue reading
Inside the MacBook Pro Retina-display – ZDNet
The Retina display on Apple’s next-generation MacBook Pro may well be the most stunning display to ever be attached to the lid of a notebook. But if you break it, replacing it is going to be expensive. Repair specialists iFixit … Continue reading
Microsoft Takes Aim At Apple With Business-Friendly ‘Surface’ Tablet – Forbes
“It blends the Xbox first-party hardware model with the Windows ecosystem model. It puts the focus on the consumer rather than the enterprise. And it lets Microsoft compete with vertically-integrated Apple on more even ground.” The new …
Microsoft Unveils Surface Tablet Computer, Taking on Apple IPad – San Francisco Gate
The last time Microsoft opted to make its own hardware because its partners weren’t gaining traction against Apple, the company produced the Zune music player. It didn’t fare any better against the iPod, and Microsoft discontinued the product last year.
Microsoft’s New Surface Tablet Takes On Apple, Hardware Partners – CRN
Microsoft’s unveiling of its new Surface tablet PCs, which includes both consumer-focused and business-focused models, is not only an opening shot in a new war with Apple and its iPad, but also a potential shot across the bow of the … Continue reading
