By Maximum PC |
Steve Ballmer sat for a spell with MIT Technology Review to discuss the Windows 8 ecosystem. It’s no easy task to gauge the impact Windows 8 is having on the industry, in part because the industry is changing. The traditional desktop is taking a backseat…
By Maximum PC |
iFixIt’s teardown of the Surface Pro reveals that it’s even more difficult to service than Apple’s iPad. Our diabolical friends at iFixIt gave Microsoft’s Surface Pro notebook/tablet the teardown treatment, and as always, they documented the surgery with plenty of pics every step of the way. It’s a given that…
By Brandon Russell |
There were a lot of really great smartphones in 2012, many that pushed the boundaries of what we thought was possible—a sure sign of innovation and forward momentum. We saw the introduction of quad-core devices, phablets, sharper screens, better cameras, and designs that melted our…
By Brandon Russell |
Arguably, the most intriguing (and important) device to come out this year was Microsoft’s Surface RT. And, in turn, it’s perhaps one of the more difficult products to review. The expectations surrounding this now famous hybrid are immense, especially given the circumstances. Not only are…
By Adriana Lee |
Oprah’s Favorite Things has reached legendary status. After years of giving away freebies big and small on her departed talk show, the list went on hiatus last year, but returned in full force last Sunday. Her OWN network brought it back by broadcasting a dedicated…
By Brandon Russell |
Windows 8 might not be off to as good a start as Steve Ballmer led on late last month. According to a source inside Microsoft, sales expectations aren’t being met. And in fact, they’ve been “well below Microsoft’s internal projections.” When speaking with The Wall…
By Brandon Russell |
Verizon Wireless retail locations might soon sell Microsoft’s Surface with Windows RT, according to WPCentral. Despite lacking cellular capabilities, the carrier is reportedly installing display units to sell alongside Windows Phone 8 devices in the hopes of enticing consumers to buy the extra kit. According…
By Sean P. Aune |
According to a new interview with Steve Ballmer, Microsoft’s approach to the Surface with Windows RT has been “modest.” Since the introduction of the first Surface tablet, Microsoft has been pretty quiet about the device. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer broke that silence this weekend in French…
By Brandon Russell |
Multiple reports suggest Microsoft’s expertly crafted Touch Cover is a little more delicate than anticipated. Users, in Surface forums, are complaining that their cover/keyboard combo is literally ripping at the seams after moderate use. That doesn’t say much about their durability, especially when Microsoft touts how…
By Adriana Lee |
And the election tech stories just keep on comin’. This time, the news revolves around Microsoft Surface, which is being tested as a balloting device in one Virginia location for state and national elections. Charlottesville, VA, gets to have the honors thanks to Democracy Live.…
By Brandon Russell |
We had a suspicion that Windows RT took up a lot of space on Microsoft’s new Surface, and now it’s been confirmed. According to Microsoft, the software, which includes Windows RT, Microsoft Office and built-in apps, takes up exactly half of the 32GB Surface’s overall…
By Brandon Russell |
Jon R is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Jon focuses on the subject of tablets. Jon provides consumer advice regarding whether or not you should upgrade your New iPad (aka. iPad 3) the recently…
By Todd Haselton |
The folks at iFixit recently took their screw drivers to the new Microsoft Surface tablet. The tinkerers confirmed most of what we already know about the tablet’s specs: it’s equipped with a 10.6-inch ClearType HD display, a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, 2GB of RAM,…
By Brandon Russell |
When Apple execs talk about competition, it does not mince words, especially if the company is talking about a product — in this case, Microsoft’s Surface — trying to move in on hallowed territory. But, in a response to AllThingsD, Microsoft has a frank rebuttal…
By Jon Rettinger |
Unlike most products we’ve seen this year, Microsoft’s Surface announcement was a bonafide surprise. In a market where tablets were merely playing catch up to Apple’s iPad, the Redmond company deviated from the norm while promising a Brave New World. Several months later and the…
By Brandon Russell |
Microsoft retail stores are reportedly accepting Surface RT pre-orders. According to WPCentral, reservation passes are being handed out that promise day-one availability on Friday, Oct. 26 — a monumental day for Microsoft. “Surface is almost yours,” the pass says. It’s unclear if this is being…
By Joey Davidson |
Welcome to the eighth official episode of Tech on the Range. This show will feature three staff members from the TechnoBuffalo team as they discuss a central idea in an almost random fashion. This week’s panel consists of Jon Quach, Joey Davidson and Todd Haselton. You can…
By Brandon Russell |
Microsoft’s suite of pre-installed apps and software, including Windows RT and Office RT, will take up 12GB of the Surface’s 32GB of space. That leaves only 20 gigs — still a pretty healthy amount, to be fair — for a user’s apps, media, and other…
By Brandon Russell |
Microsoft’s Surface is coming out on Oct. 26. Did you hear? It’s been on the minds of quite a few people since pre-orders went up (and sold out). But not so fast. Google is trying to steal some thunder away from Microsoft’s very first tab…
By Brandon Russell |
The Surface’s magnesium build is apparently so strong that it can double as a skateboard. It’s not exactly a “flagship” feature, but it highlights just how durable Microsoft’s popular new tab is. Steven Sinofsky is actually so assured of the tab’s integrity that, not only…
By Brandon Russell |
Microsoft’s Surface is nearly upon us. In a little over two months, the company will unleash what may potentially be a huge shift not only for the market, but for Microsoft. Manufacturers have already voiced their displeasure at the Redmond company’s plan. But Lenovo? Cool…
By Brandon Russell |
We’ve seen a lot of great products this year — MacBook Pro with Retina, Nexus 7, Samsung Galaxy S III — but nothing has matched the mystique of Microsoft’s Surface. Back in June, following the announcement, the industry was abuzz with hype; Will it compete?…
By Brandon Russell |
As the release of Windows 8 draws near, Microsoft may have its sights set on the next version of its popular software platform. According to a few unconfirmed rumblings, including a report from ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley, the Redmond company is allegedly working on an update,…
By Brandon Russell |
Apple has reportedly gone buddy-buddy with Microsoft right under our noses. According to Boris Teksler, director of Patent Licensing & Strategy at Apple, the Cupertino company has licensed its design patents to Microsoft. Because, let’s be honest, nobody wants to repeat the mistake of Samsung.…
