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Microsoft Surface Pro: Reviewers are not impressed

Feb 06, 2013

US tech writers have given Microsoft Corp's new Surface tablet-laptop hybrid largely negative reviews, casting a shadow over the software group's hopes to take a bite out of sales of Apple Inc's iPad and MacBook Air. #Microsoft Corporation #TabletMonitor #Microsoft Surface Pro #Surface Pro tablet
New touch-screen devices will boost Windows 8 sales, says top Microsoft exec

Feb 05, 2013

The new Windows 8 system is off to a "solid" start and should get a boost in sales over the next few months as new touch-screen devices hit the market and Microsoft Corp hones its retail strategy, according to a top executive. #Microsoft Corporation #Windows 8 #TechBuzz #Microsoft Surface Tablet
Microsoft Surface Pro: You won't really 'get' 64 or 128 GB space

Jan 30, 2013

Microsoft's new Surface Pro tablet which will be released on February 9 suffers from a space issue. The 64 GB and 128 GB version of the tablet, runs the complete Windows 8 Pro OS. #Microsoft Corporation #TechBuzz #Microsoft Surface Pro #Surface Tablet Pro

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Microsoft attacks Apple iPad and Siri in new adverts

2013-05-24 12:10:00

Keep up to date with all the top stories in the professional IT landscape, whether it’s Cloud, Security or Networking, ITProPortal has it covered. If you’re looking for news on the latest consumer electronics trends and tech, or reviews of the latest gad #Siri #Microsoft Corporation #ASUS
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Microsoft Surface Pro goes on sale in the UK

2013-05-23 06:39:00

Priced at £719 for the 64GB version or £799 for the 128GB version, the Surface Pro gets top billing on the company’s UK homepage today, along with a prominent banner greeting visitors to the Microsoft Store UK website. But TechRadar reports that the onli #Microsoft Corporation #PC World #London
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Microsoft spent $400 million on NFL partnership!?

2013-05-22 21:00:00

Among yesterday's song-and-dance routine of "TV, Sports, TV" was an announcement that Microsoft and the NFL have entered into a partnership. Xbox One owners will be able to manage fantasy teams, keep abreast of player stats, and whatnot via an integrated #Microsoft Corporation #National Football League #Sony

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