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With Surface looming, Microsoft fails to explain Windows 8 vs. Windows RT to consumers

By Sean Hollister on October 17, 2012 03:03 pm + 1102 comments

With only nine days remaining before an October 26th launch, Microsoft's Windows 8 marketing Continue reading…
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Under the Surface: an inside look at how Microsoft's tablet came to be

By David Pierce on October 16, 2012 11:01 am + 527 comments

"Tape and strings literally made Surface." Panos Panay, general manager of the team behind the Continue reading…
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Microsoft Surface RT priced at $499 or $599 with Touch Cover keyboard

By Tom Warren on October 16, 2012 07:53 am + 1772 comments

After announcing its Surface tablets nearly four months ago, Microsoft has now unveiled the pricing Continue reading…
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Microsoft reportedly building 3 to 5 million Surface tablets this quarter

By Tom Warren on October 16, 2012 05:58 am + 159 comments

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer may not have seemed serious about selling the company's Surface tablets, Continue reading…
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Microsoft Surface banner ads hint at pre-order availability

By Aaron Souppouris on October 16, 2012 03:26 am + 156 comments

Gizmodo has an ad for Microsoft's Surface tablet currently running on its front page. The advert Continue reading…
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First Microsoft Surface ad airs on national TV ahead of October 26th release

By Tom Warren on October 15, 2012 08:46 pm + 772 comments

Microsoft's first ad for its Surface tablet will start to air on national TV this evening. The Continue reading…
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Microsoft's Surface graffiti ads go global, French version hints at European launch

By Tom Warren on October 15, 2012 04:51 am + 98 comments

While Microsoft has confirmed its Surface RT tablet will launch on October 26th in the US, the Continue reading…
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Ballmer to Microsoft shareholders: 'a fundamental shift [is] underway in our business'

By Tom Warren on October 9, 2012 05:53 pm + 470 comments

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has hinted at Microsoft's shift towards a devices and services company Continue reading…
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Microsoft to launch Surface at midnight on October 26th

By Tom Warren on October 4, 2012 01:23 pm + 377 comments

Microsoft has started sending out invites to a special "Surface Reception" event on October 25th. Continue reading…
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Microsoft considering 'Surface Phone,' but not this year

By Tom Warren on October 3, 2012 09:00 am + 379 comments

Microsoft won't release its own Windows Phone device this year, sources have told The Verge. Continue reading…