What does Dell have in common with HTC? According to reports, it is sitting on the sidelines with HTC when it comes to offering Windows RT tablets when the operating system launches on October 26th. According to Unwired View, Microsoft is limiting the number of partners that will be able to offer such tablets. Dell apparently did not make the […]
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HP to skip on ARM-based Windows RT tablets for now
One of Microsoft’s largest partners will not launch any ARM-based Windows RT tablets this year. HP has confirmed plans to focus solely on x86-based Windows 8 tablets. HP spokeswoman Marlene Somsak said: “I can confirm that at HP, we continue to look at using ARM processors in business and consumer products. However, our first Win 8 tablet will be on […]
Microsoft Windows RT licenses to cost US$85 on average?
Earlier reports suggested that Microsoft would charge OEMs between US$90 and US$100 for Windows RT licenses. An informal poll by VR-Zone suggests that the average price will only be slightly less than that. Conducted during last week’s Computex event, most vendors reported that licenses would cost between US$80 and US$95, with US$85 being the most commonly quoted price. High license […]
Computex 2012: ASUS announces Windows 8 Tablet 810 and Windows RT Tablet 600
ASUS this week unveiled two new Windows tablet devices at Computex. The ASUS Tablet 810 will run the upcoming Windows 8 and the ASUS Tablet 600 will run Windows RT. Both will bring the concept (if not the brand name) introduced with its Transformer tablets to the Windows world. ASUS did not reveal all the specifications about its tablets but […]
Rumour: Microsoft blocking HTC from building Windows tablets
HTC appears unlikely to be among the manufacturers to release a Windows 8 tablet later this year. Rather than HTC deciding to pass on the upcoming operating system, Bloomberg has learned that it was Microsoft that opted not to work with HTC. Microsoft is working closely with the manufacturers that will launch ARM-based Windows RT devices to ensure quality. Microsoft’s […]
Computex 2012: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 headed to Windows Phone 8 devices
Given that Qualcomm’s processors are the only ones you will find in Windows Phone 7 and 7.5 devices, it should come as no surprise that they will also make their way into Windows Phone 8 devices. Confirmation came from Rob Chandhok, senior vice president at Qualcomm, during Computex. These Snapdragon S4 chips will come with integrated LTE. The news gives […]
Microsoft announces Windows 8 editions including Windows RT for ARM devices
Microsoft today officially announced the name of its next Windows operating system version as well as the names for the different editions. Three editions will be available: Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro will available for x86 processors (both 32 and 64 bit). They will be joined by Windows RT which will come pre-installed on PCs and tablets powered by […]