by Mike Beauchamp on October 24, 2012 in Gadgets, New Technology, News, Product Reviews
The first round of reviews of the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT started appearing last night. After reading a few and skimming through a few others, I’d sum up everything to tell you that first impressions are mixed. Everyone seems to appreciate the quality of the hardware. Everyone also feels that the limited platform and [...]
by Matt Butler on July 30, 2012 in Gadgets, New Technology, Rumors
One of the most glaring omissions from the introduction of the Microsoft Surface tablet a month ago was any mention of its purchase price. Last Wednesday, the folks at Mashable noticed that the Swedish website Webhallen might have provided an answer. They listed a retail price for the ARM-powered Surface tablet of 6,900 Swedish kronor. [...]
by Morgan Williams on July 5, 2012 in News, Rumors
The Microsoft Surface isn’t a tablet, it’s a PC. But it’s also a tablet. It’s the ultimate Windows 8 machine: A tablet/PC mix, aspiring to have the best of both worlds. But which is it really? Microsoft says it can be both without compromising, but two ideas prevailed throughout the Surface keynote: The PC and [...]
by Caleb Hicks on June 28, 2012 in Gadgets
For over a decade, I’ve been purchasing Apple products based on my opinion that the hardware and software available out of Cupertino are better for me than anything out of Redmond or Mountain View. From computers to MP3 players and now smartphones and tablets, I’ve leaned towards Apple’s technology without reservation. After owning an iPhone [...]
by Caleb Hicks on June 28, 2012 in News
When Microsoft announced that it’s new Windows 8 operating system with a smooth and sexy Metro interface would include backwards compatibility to a traditional Windows desktop interface, many groaned and pointed to Microsoft’s insistence on supporting legacy technology as a vulnerability for the tech giant. But Microsoft may get the last laugh after announcing their [...]
by Trevor McKendrick on June 25, 2012 in News
Our lives are changing fast, and that change is only accelerating. In 50 years who knows what the world will look like, but it’s sure fun to take a few guesses! Just like some of us might not know about the Betamax, here are some things that our grandkids might scratch their heads at. 1. [...]
by Morgan Williams on June 20, 2012 in News
Microsoft just unveiled its new tablet, the Microsoft Surface, which was designed to be the ultimate Windows 8 machine. How much does the Microsoft Surface cost? It’s still unknown how much the Microsoft Surface will cost, but based on the information available, the Microsoft Surface price will likely be as follows: Microsoft Surface RT: ~$399+ [...]
by Morgan Williams on June 20, 2012 in News
Microsoft just announced a new tablet called the Surface. When will it be available? Microsoft Surface will be released this fall From the keynote: “Retail availability for the … Windows RT PC will be at the time of the Windows 8 general availability, and for the Windows 8 Pro – about 3 months later.” (~44 minutes [...]
by Scott on June 19, 2012 in Gadgets, New Technology
Everybody expected that Microsoft would use its “Big Announcement” to showcase a brand new piece of hardware in the tablet space. When the tablet was announced, everybody’s next question was probably, “How does the Microsoft Surface compare to the iPad?” Well, we’re here to answer all of your questions. How much does the Microsoft Surface [...]
by Scott on June 19, 2012 in Gadgets, New Technology
Microsoft announced its new tablet, called the Surface yesterday. Along with the announcement and event at Milk Studios in Los Angeles, Microsoft released a promotional movie for the tablet. The movie looks pretty slick with the water and rock motif playing throughout along with the dubstep audio track. The video has already reached the top [...]