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Microsoft becomes a “year smarter” with new Surface tablets
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Microsoft becomes a “year smarter” with new Surface tablets

Microsoft's Surface family of tablets is growing, with the Redmond giant introducing two new Surface models, the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, to the market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2013
Microsoft set for Surface 2.0 launch
Microsoft

Microsoft set for Surface 2.0 launch

Invites for the forthcoming Surface 2.0 event in New York have been posted, an event where Microsoft is expected to show off new Surface hardware.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2013
Microsoft Surface availability expands to 17 more markets
Microsoft

Microsoft Surface availability expands to 17 more markets

First international channel availability of Surface RT and Surface Pro for Microsoft's commercial, education and public sector customers in 17 new markets.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013
Why Microsoft's numbers don't speak for themselves...
Gaming

Why Microsoft's numbers don't speak for themselves...

Over 554,000 pizza slices are consumed each year by Microsoft staff on campus, yet no mention of slow Surface sales...

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2013
How low can Microsoft go with the Surface Pro?
Microsoft

How low can Microsoft go with the Surface Pro?

Following reduced prices on its Surface RT tablets, Microsoft strikes again, slashing the Surface Pro by US$100.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2013
Backtracking Ballmer admits huge Surface RT mistake
Microsoft

Backtracking Ballmer admits huge Surface RT mistake

Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, admits error in judgement regarding Surface RT tablet, following $900m loss. Is he on his last legs?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Bad timing Microsoft takes aim at iPad
Microsoft

Bad timing Microsoft takes aim at iPad

Despite a $900m Surface loss, Microsoft launches a bold attack on iPad, facing ridicule and questions on its strategy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
Surface Pro coming to Kiwi channel
Microsoft

Surface Pro coming to Kiwi channel

Microsoft expands Surface Pro sales in New Zealand, involving select resellers to cater directly to customers by September's end.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Microsoft announces Surface channel commercial expansion
Microsoft

Microsoft announces Surface channel commercial expansion

CEO Steve Ballmer announces business-channel expansion plans in a bid to drive dwindling sales of its Surface tablet.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
The changing face of digital design
Microsoft

The changing face of digital design

Digital design shifts focus from tech advances to human touch, driven by our fingertips' size as mobile usage soars. Technology adapts to us now.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2013
The week's winner: Nigel and the Microsoft Surface RT
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The week's winner: Nigel and the Microsoft Surface RT

Nigel Parker's auction of his Microsoft Surface RT for Cure Kids charity topped the week's news, outshining all, even Kim Dotcom stories.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2013
Samsung sticks the boot into Windows 8
Windows

Samsung sticks the boot into Windows 8

Samsung threatens tech war with Microsoft over criticism of Windows 8, Surface tablet. PC industry shrinking, lacklustre demand for Surface.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2013

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Microsoft Surface Pro: Tablet or Laptop?
Microsoft

Microsoft Surface Pro: Tablet or Laptop?

The Microsoft Surface Pro on paper is a truly great idea, the power of a laptop with the portability and entertainment value of a high spec tablet.

By David Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2013
Microsoft takes US$900m Surface hit
Microsoft

Microsoft takes US$900m Surface hit

Microsoft faces a $900m setback on Surface RT, amidst a challenging shift to the post-PC era, striving for growth in cloud and enterprise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
Microsoft slashes Surface RT pricing
Microsoft

Microsoft slashes Surface RT pricing

Microsoft trims up to 30% off Surface RT prices to boost lagging sales and clear stocks, as critics slam the device's performance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2013
Review: Microsoft Surface Pro
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Review: Microsoft Surface Pro

Microsoft Surface Pro review: A powerful tablet that could replace your laptop, with top-notch accessories and performance.

By Courtney Sit • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2013
Hands on with Microsoft Surface Pro in NZ
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Hands on with Microsoft Surface Pro in NZ

Microsoft's Surface Pro launches in NZ, offering the power of a laptop in a tablet form, complete with Intel i5 Processor and innovative accessories.

By Courtney Sit • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013
Microsoft launches Surface Pro in NZ
Microsoft

Microsoft launches Surface Pro in NZ

Microsoft has released the Surface Pro in New Zealand, a device which it claims acts as both a laptop and a tablet.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 31st May 2013