Microsoft (MSFT) Surface Sales Still Missing Expectations as Consumers Lack Interest

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Samsung Exec Gets Real on Sales of Microsoft (MSFT) Windows 8 Products

March 15, 2013 12:20 PM UTC

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) just can't catch a break lately.

After it was reported earlier that... More

Microsoft (MSFT) Still Dominates Notebooks...for Now (GOOG)

March 15, 2013 8:55 AM UTC

When is the last time you heard that Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) was struggling against Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)? If you're an average consumer, the answer is probably never.

Digitimes points out today that the search giant is lagging behind in one key area: operating systems. Not mobile operating systems, mind you, as Android is the dominant player in that arena. The reference here is notebook and PC operating systems.... More

Dell (DELL) Creates Surface Pro-Killer with Gigantic Tablet/PC Offering (MSFT)

March 13, 2013 9:28 AM UTC

Is Dell, Inc. (Nasdaq: DELL) looking to bogart Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) in the world of Windows 8-equipped tablets?

News out today covers a new offering from Dell. The company is releasing something called the XPS 18. Looking at the device,... More

IDC Boosts FY13 Tablet Outlook 10.7%; Sees Android Gaining on iOS Devices (AAPL) (GOOG)

March 12, 2013 9:22 AM UTC

A predicted surge of smaller, lower-priced devices in the tablet market has led International Data Corporation (IDC) to increase its 2013 forecast for the worldwide tablet market to 190.9 million, up from its previous forecast of 172.4 million units. Increases in tablet shipments have been made throughout the forecast period with an average increase of 11 percent between 2013 and 2016. The latest forecast update of the Worldwide Quarterly Tablet Tracker estimates tablet shipments to be upwards of 350 million by the end of 2017.

"One in every two tablets shipped this quarter was below 8 inches in screen size. And in terms of shipments, we expect... More