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Windows Slates coming at Christmas

by admin on October 5, 2010 in Uncategorized with Comments Off on Windows Slates coming at Christmas

Microsoft is planning to unwrap its slate strategy next Monday at a press event in New York City.

According to sources familiar with the company’s plans, Microsoft will hint at its future Slate plans at the event on October 11. The event’s main focus is Windows Phone 7 but Neowin understands that Microsoft officials will speak briefly about the company’s future Slate plans.

Link – http://www.neowin.net/news/exclusive-windows-slates-coming-at-christmas-unveiled-on-october-11

Microsoft and HP show off ‘slate’ PC

by admin on January 7, 2010 in Uncategorised with Comments Off on Microsoft and HP show off ‘slate’ PC

Microsoft and HP have teamed up to introduce a slate computer ahead of Apple’s much rumoured device launch.

The firms unveiled the Windows 7 powered touchscreen machine, also known as a tablet, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

The aim of the device is to bridge the gap between laptops and smartphones.

Apple are also reported to be gearing up to launch a slate device in late January to go on sale in March, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Link – http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8444672.stm