Neowin News Feed for: Windows 8 tablets

Strategy Analytics: 3 million Windows tablets shipped in Q1 2013

John Callaham — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:54:08 +0100

A report from research firm Strategy Analytics claims that three million tablets with a version of Microsoft's Windows OS shipped worldwide in the first quarter of 2013. Read more...

Windows 8 flying high as Emirates to deploy 1000 tablets to crew

Andy Weir — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:36:20 +0000

As tablets take to the skies to make things easier for in-flight crew members, Emirates Airline announces plans to deploy a thousand Windows 8 tablets to its flight attendants by the end of next year. Read more...

Has Microsoft not yet approved Clover-Trail based Windows 8 tablets?

John Callaham — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:34:05 +0100

A new report claims, via unnamed sources, that Intel-based Windows 8 tablets with the Clover Trail chip have not yet been approved by Microsoft due to issues with their power management software. Read more...

Windows 8 dev interest grows, iOS still king

John Callaham — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:46:19 +0100

A new survey of mobile app creators show that 33 percent are "very interested" in making apps for Windows 8-based tablets, but the numbers are still well behind interest in iOS and Android products. Read more...

Windows 8 tablets to be focus of new Microsoft game studio

John Callaham — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:41:45 +0100

Microsoft has announced it has launched a new game development studio based in London, and their main focus is to make game titles for Windows 8-based tablet products like the Surface. Read more...

Windows RT desktop mode gets detailed, better than expected

Brad Sams — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:51:08 +0100

There are many questions surrounding Windows RT and the desktop mode but thanks to IFA, more details have surfaced as folks have been able to get their hands on tablets and see all of its abilities. Read more...

Seton Hall University students get Windows 8 tablets

John Callaham — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:05:42 +0100

Seton Hall University students will get free tablets made by Samsung that are running Windows 8, along with free Nokia Lumia 900 smartphones Read more...

Intel: 20 Windows 8-based tablets coming for launch

John Callaham — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:48:51 +0100

Intel CEO Paul Otellini claimed in a financial conference call that 20 Windows 8-based tablets are in the works for the launch of Microsoft's next operating system this fall. Read more...

Acer shows off two upcoming Windows 8 tablets

John Callaham — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:37:47 +0100

Acer used its Computex press event to announced plans for two upcoming Windows 8-based tablets, including an 11.6 inch Iconia W700 and the 10.1 inch Iconia W510 model. Read more...

Two Windows 8 slates coming from Fujitsu

John Callaham — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:05:28 +0100

A leaked road map from Fujitsu confirms that the PC maker has two slates in the works that will be based on Windows 8, along with two upcoming Android tablets. Read more...

32 Windows 8 tablets by end of 2012?

John Callaham — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:56:34 +0100

A report claims that as many as 32 tablets running Windows 8 may be released before the end of 2012, covering a broad range of price points, with some even going on sale for under $300. Read more...

Intel working with 10 companies on Windows 8 tablets

John Callaham — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:29:33 +0100

Intel has said it is currently working with 10 unnamed vendors to help create tablets that will run on Windows 8 and will have Intel's processors running things inside. Read more...

Gartner: Windows 8 tablets more for IT professionals

John Callaham — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:47:23 +0100

A new research report from Gartner predicts that when tablets that use Microsoft's Windows 8 are released, they will appeal more to IT professionals than consumers. Read more...

Acer: Windows 8 tablets good for consumers and business

Andy Weir — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:38:03 +0000

While Acer's Windows tablet focuses on businesses, and its Android tablets on consumers, a company spokesperson believes that Windows 8 is a "completely different story" which will appeal to both. Read more...

Samsung: Windows Phone 8 devices coming this year

Andy Weir — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:53:03 +0000

Samsung becomes the second Windows Phone manufacturer to confirm that it will release new hardware for the platform, but not until the next major OS version, codenamed 'Apollo', is launched. Read more...

Intel CEO hints at Windows 8 tablet production status

John Callaham — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:36:31 +0000

In a conference call with analysts on Thursday, Intel CEO Paul Otellini said that tablets that will use Microsoft's Windows 8 OS "are being queued up for production". Read more...

Windows 8 tablets to be priced as high as $999?

John Callaham — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:23:41 +0000

A new rumor claims that Windows 8-based tablets could be priced from between $599 and $999 due to Microsoft and Intel not being willing to drop the prices on the operating system and processors. Read more...

Windows 8 tablets likely coming from Acer and Lenovo

John Callaham — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:56:32 +0000

A new rumor claims that both Acer and Lenovo are prepping to launch Windows 8-based tablets, using the touch screen Metro interface, in the third quarter of 2012. Read more...

Survey: Windows 8-based tablets should be priced lowest

John Callaham — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:44:56 +0000

A new survey of ZDNet readers shows that 38 percent of them would pay between $200 and $399 for a tablet that had Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system inside. Read more...

Consumers are sick of waiting for Windows tablets, study says

Tyler Holman — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:46:20 +0000

According to a new study, the amount of consumers willing to wait for a Windows tablet has dropped dramatically in the last few months. With Windows 8 still on the horizon, should Microsoft be afraid? Read more...