Microsoft Confirms All Windows 8 In-A-Box In China Is Pirated Software

(GSM Insider) - China is one of the countries which has serious pirated software issue. In order for Microsoft to tackle the issue, they decided not to offer the latest Windows 8 software in a box.

Earlier today, Microsoft stated that Windows 8 software no longer available in a box or physical packing. In order words, all those Windows 8 software DVD/CDs available in the Chinese market are fake and pirated. [Read: Two easy steps to get genuine Windows 8]

"Consumer in China prefers to purchase Windows 8 online rather than purchase it the DVD or CD format. Providing Windows 8 software in the way of download is far more better and protecting the consumer rights in China" - Microsoft China

This simply means that if you want the Windows 8 software for your PC. Please visit Microsoft website to purchase it. A good move from Microsoft to tackle copyright infringement software. 

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Gigabyte S1082 Windows 8 Tablet Unveiled, Comes With Intel Processor and Price From $599

(GSM Insider) - Earlier today, Gigabyte unveils its own Windows 8 tablet which is known as the Gigabyte S1082. It is powered by Intel processor which is the first x86 architecture Windows 8 tablet from Gigabyte.

Here are the key specifications of Gigabyte S1082 Windows 8 Tablet:

Display: 10.1 inches LED
Display Resolution: 1366x768
Processor: 1.1GHz Intel Celeron 847
GPU: Intel HD 2000 Graphics
RAM: 2/4/8GB DDR3
ROM: 64/128/256GB
Operating system: Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro
Camera: 1.3 mega-pixel
Connectivity: 3.5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, HDMI
Extras: supports external SSD, DVD player, d-sub, card reader
Dimension: 270(W) x 173(D) x 14.94(H) mm
Weight: 790g
Battery Capacity: 2700mAh

There are different versions of Gigabyte S1082 Windows 8 Tablet available according to different operating system and specs. There are Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro version available. The price of Gigabyte S1082 Windows 8 Tablet from $599 to $799. Gigabyte S1082 Windows 8 Tablet available for purchase at Taichung, Tainan, Taipei and Kaoshiung. 

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Mysterious ZTE Windows 8 Tablet Surfaced

(GSM Insider) - ZTE is the second largest technology company after Huawei. Smartphone and tablet are two of the mainstream mobile products from ZTE. So is it ZTE just focusing on Android? The answer is no. More Windows products coming soon.

The ZTE tablet runs on Windows 8 tablet spotted at Weibo of ZTE executive. From the image, the operating system is the Windows 8 operating system. But hardly know the name of the tablet. So we decided to named it "Mysterious ZTE Windows 8 tablet". The mysterious ZTE Windows 8 tablet comes with a front camera for sure. Whether it is a low end of hard end, it remains unknown. 

From the mysterious ZTE Windows 8 tablet, it shown that ZTE is preparing the Windows 8 tablet as well. With more Windows 8 tablets coming soon, the tablet market will become as competitive as ever. 

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Top 6 Reasons Why You Should Buy Microsoft Surface Tablet Instead of Apple iPad

(GSM Insider) - Microsoft set to announce Windows 8 operating system with less then 7 days go. After the launched of Windows 8, those devices that running on this operating system can enter the market. Therefore, all manufacturers are get ready to enter the market while consumers are waiting them to arrive. The same goes to Microsoft Surface tablet as it is ready to enter the market soon. Here are some reasons why you should purchase the upcoming Microsoft Surface Tablet instead of iPad.

1. Touch cover

The touch cover is a protective cover for the Microsoft Surface tablet. It is similar with the iPad Smart Cover. The Touch cover is made by Polartec material which enhance the performance of the protective cover. The touch cover also can be used as the external keyboard. 

2. USB Port

It is sad to see that there are not much Android tablets and iPads come with USB port. The USB port is very useful for users. The USB port can be used to plug in pen-drive, mouse, keyboard and others. If you not enough with the USB port,you can expand more with USB HUB. Its so convenience!

3. Apps download

Overall, the Microsoft Surface tablet X86 version able to work perfectly with the Windows 8. It provides larger applications for the users. At the moment, Apple apps only able to download from App Store. 

4. Micro-SD expansion

This is nothing much to say as Apple's iPad and iPhone do not support the microSD expansion. Even with the 64GB of ROM storage, you will not able to expand it if you feel it is not enough in the future. But Microsoft Surface tablet supports microSD expansion up to 32GB.

5. Better design

Although the iPad comes with Smart Cover which allows your iPad to stand. But the Microsoft Surface tablet comes with design which allows it to stand as well. It stands without any cover!

6. Comes with Microsoft Office 2013

OK. If you are student. You surely need this. It is frustrated that iPad cannot do anything which is related to homework. But the Microsoft Surface tablet will change everything soon. Doing assignment with your tablet that have Microsoft Office? It is the Microsoft Surface tablet. 

From the overall, Microsoft Surface tablet and iPad are running on different operating system. But the Microsoft Surface tablet brings more convenience to human life with some breakthrough technology innovation. 

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Microsoft Surface Tablet 32GB Version Sold Out In The United States

(GSM Insider) - The performance of the Microsoft Surface Tablet looks strong as the 32GB version already sold out in the United States.

The 32GB of Microsoft Surface Tablet which is priced at $499 no longer available at the Microsoft's physical store and the online. Those who interested in this Windows 8 tablet need to wait for another three weeks before it becomes available again.

Although the 32GB version is sold out, but the 64GB version still available. If you dont mind to pay more for larger ROM storage, you can purchase this one. However, the stock still available in the United Kingdom. Seems like the taste between both countries are different after all. 

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Nokia Lumia 920T Leaks In China, The Lumia 920 Variant For China Mobile

(GSM Insider) - China is world's largest smartphone market as Nokia is interested in this piece of cake as well. In the past, older Nokia Lumia smartphones were sold in China and the responses are not too bad after all. And now, seems like Nokia is going to focus on Chinese market as well with the new Windows Phone 8 smartphone. 

Nokia Lumia 920T Leaks In China

Nokia Lumia 920T Leaks In China

Nokia Lumia 920T Leaks In China

Nokia Lumia 920T Leaks In China

Nokia Lumia 920T Leaks In China

According to latest leaks from China, a Nokia Lumia device which is similar with the design of Nokia Lumia 920 spotted. It is known as the Nokia Lumia 920T. From the leaked images above, we can clearly see the Nokia Lumia 920T in the leaked images as it is in Chinese language. 

In another image, it shows us the home screen of Nokia Lumia 920T and  LiveTiles of the Windows Phone 8 operating system. From the information of the Nokia Lumia 920T, it indicates the device running on Windows Phone 8 operating system while the display resolution is 1280 x 768. The interesting part is the device shows the operator is "CMCC". This might be the short form name of China Mobile in China although there is no any China Mobile logo at the device. 

China Mobile employee does told us that Nokia Lumia 920T is on the way to China Mobile in the near future. What do you think of it?  [Weibo]

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Acer Iconia Tab W510 Arrives At The FCC

(GSM Insider) - When you see we reported on a device arrives at FCC, it means that it is going to on sales in American market very soon. Seems like this Acer Iconia Tab W510 is coming to the United States after it arrives at the FCC for inspection. 

Acer Iconia Tab W510 is a Windows 8 tablet. It will not available until the official launch of Windows 8 operating system by Microsoft at the end of this month. It has a 7300mAh battery which makes it able to standby for about 9 hour long. If this is real, it is very good for a tablet to have such long battery life. The W510 is powered by an Intel Clover Trail-based processor. To enhance it further, W510 comes with a 2GB of RAM, 10.1 inches of display and a 32GB of ROM. 

Acer Iconia Tab W510 is set to sell in the price range of $500. It is expects that this tablet to be available somewhere around November which is very good for the holidays season coming.  [FCC]

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AT&T Announces Two Windows 8 Tablets - ASUS VivoTab RT And Samsung ATIV Smart PC

(GSM Insider) - Another two new tablets from different brands arrive at United States via AT&T - Asus VivoTab RT and Samsung ATIV Smart PC. Asus VivoTab RT runs on Windows RT while the Samsung ATIV Smart PC runs on Windows 8.

Asus ViVoTab RT for AT&T

Here are the key specifications of Asus VivoTab RT: 

ASUS VivoTab™ RT, the first quad-core Windows RT 4G LTE tablet, is an ultra-thin and light tablet designed as the ideal mobile entertainment, productivity and gaming platform with stand-out battery life. The VivoTab™ RT features a 10.1" multi-touch Super IPS display with ASUS TruVivid technology that offers a remarkably vivid and brilliant viewing experience of photos, books, videos, games, applications and more. The VivoTab™ RT is equipped with 32 GB of storage and NVIDIA's next-generation quad-core Tegra® 3 TE processor. This 4G LTE capable tablet offers enhanced productivity tools for work or home and comes with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview Edition.

Here are the key specifications of Samsung ATIV Smart PC:

Samsung ATIV Smart PC offers customers the blend of PC capability with the convenient tablet form factor. With a detachable keyboard-docking system users easily switch between a clamshell notebook PC and a tablet PC. The powerful ATIV Smart PC allows users can work or stay entertained while on the go with the 11.6" HD PLS display, Intel Clover Trail 1.5 GHz dual core processor and 64GB internal storage memory. ATIV Smart PC comes installed with Windows 8, and preloaded with a trial version of Microsoft Office 2013 for productivity apps, including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

These two tablets going to arrive on holidays season of 2012 which means two months to go. For full press release, please hit the source button after this.  [Press Release]

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EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft Starts Developing Windows 9

(GSM Insider) - There are a few weeks to go before the release of Windows 8 operating system. This period is the most important for Microsoft as it brings the final tweaks for the Windows 8 before launching it to the users.

We received news from trusted source that Microsoft starts the development of Windows 9 operating system. According to James Akrigg at Misco Expo 2012 in UK, he confirms that Windows 9 operating system is their main development project. James Akrigg is the technical director of Microsoft’s partner.

Besides that, Windows Blue is not the code name of Windows 9. It is the code name for upgrade version of Windows 8. There are still long way to go for Microsoft before the release of Windows 9. Let us concentrate on Windows 8 at the moment.

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HP ElitePad 900 Windows 8 Tablet - Hands-On Review [Video]

(GSM Insider) - HP ElitePad 900 is the latest tablet from HP. HP is targeting on the tablet market instead of smartphone market. This ElitePad 900 runs on Windows 8 Operating system and it can turns into laptop with the external keyboard dock. So it can considers as a hybrid device.

HP ElitePad 900

Here are the key specifications of HP ElitePad 900:

Display: 10.1 inches IPS LCD Display
Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels
Processor: Intel ATOM Z2760
Operating system: Windows 8 32-bit
Thickness: 9.2mm
Weight: 1.5 pound
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 64GB
Extras: NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, microSD expansion, "Smart Jacket" system, USB port
Battery: 2-cell, 25 WHr battery

So now watch the hands on of HP ElitePad 900 at video below:

[Engadget.com]

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HP Unveils Windows 8 Tablet With "Smart Jackets" - HP ElitePad 900

(GSM Insider) - Hewlett Packard (HP) just unveils a new tablet which targets business user - HP ElitePad 900. From the name,we can know that the ElitePad tablet targeting those elite business users. It runs on Windows 8 operating system.

HP ElitePad 900

HP ElitePad 900

HP ElitePad 900

HP ElitePad 900

Here are the key specifications of HP ElitePad 900:

Display: 10.1 inches IPS LCD Display
Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels
Processor: Intel ATOM Z2760
Operating system: Windows 8 32-bit
Thickness: 9.2mm
Weight: 1.5 pound
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 64GB
Extras: NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, microSD expansion, "Smart Jacket" system, USB port
Battery: 2-cell, 25 WHr battery

With the announcement of this HP ElitePad 900, HP said that more accessories are coming soon for the tablet for business user.  [Source]

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Intel Unveils Atom and Core i5 Powered Windows Tablets From Asus, Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba and ZTE

(GSM Insider) - At the Intel event, various manufacturers show off their latest Intel powered Windows 8 tablet. Acer, Asus, Dell, Toshiba, Samsung, Lenovo, ZTE and HP are among manufacturers that took part at the event.

Acer Iconia Tab W510

Acer Iconia Tab W510

Acer Iconia Tab W510

Acer Iconia Tab W510

Acer Iconia W510 tablet can becomes tablet as it has external keyboard dock. It is a 10.1 inches tablet. The thickness at 8.9mm while the weight is 576g. The ROM storage is 32GB and 64GB versions. At the side, it has SIM card slot, microSD slot, microUSB port and HDMI port. The standby time is 18 hours.

Asus Vivo Tab TF810

Asus Vivo Tab TF810

Asus Vivo Tab TF810

This Asus Vivo Tab TF810 comes with a 11.6 inches Super IPS+ display. It should able to provide a crystal clear display for your daily usage. The display comes with Asus TruVivid and Corning Fit Glass technology. It has a stylus "Wacom" for better working experience. The thickness is 8.3mm and the weight is 686g. The ROM storage is 64GB. It also comes with external keyboard that can transformed it to a laptop. 

Dell Latitude 10

Dell Latitude 10

Dell Latitude 10 is a tablet which is suitable for business user. It comes with Windows 8 RT operating system. The screen size is 10 inches. 

Below are more Windows 8 tablets unveiled by Intel:

HP Envy X2

Fujitsu Stylistic Q702

Samsung ATIV smart PC

Lenovo ThinkPad 2

ZTE V98 

All tablets above are powered by Intel Atom Z2760 except the Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 which is powered by Intel Core i5 vPro. All tablets above are either runs on Windows 8 or Windows RT. We expects these tablets coming to you by year end of beginning of 2013.  [Source]

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Acer Iconia Tab W510 and Iconia Tab W700 Tablets Leak, Both Intel And Windows 8

(GSM Insider) - We knew that in the past, Acer is more focusing on its tablet market rather than smartphone market. We can see that there are more Android tablets in the market than Android smartphones. Things will go the same as Acer set to launch two more tablets.

These two tablets are Acer Iconia Tab W700 and Acer Iconia Tab W510. Both are running on Windows 8 tablet operating system instead of the Android. This means that there are huge possibilities that W700 and W510 are the first two Windows 8 devices from Acer. 

The leaked document shows us the full specifications of Acer Iconia Tab W700 and Acer Iconia Tab W510. Acer Iconia Tab W510 comes with 1.5GHz Intel Atom 2760 processor and 64GB of ROM storage with microSD expansion. The display size is 10.1 inches. The resolution is 1366 x 768 HD IPS. The rear camera is 8 mega-pixel shooter while the front camera is 2 mega-pixel shooter. It has microUSB and microHDMI port.

For the Acer Iconia Tab W700, it comes with 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 3317 processor and 128BG of ROM storage. The display size is 11.6 inches. The screen resolution is Full HD IPS. The rear camera and front camera support 1080p video recording. It supports microSD expansion. 

From both specs, Acer W700 is better than the Acer W510 as W700 comes with Core i5 while the W510 comes with a mobile processor Intel processor. The ROM storage of W700 also double of W510. The display resolution of W700 also far more better than W510. These are the information from the leaked document. We CANNOT confirm with you whether these are true or not. Stay with us for more updates.  [Source]

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Barnes & Noble Set To Unveil Windows 8 Powered Nook Tablet

(GSM Insider) - After Amazon launched the Kindle Fire HD, competitor Barnes & Noble set to launch Nook Tablet 2 as well. There are rumours stated that Barnes & Noble set to introduce Nook Tablet 2 with Windows 8 operating system and abandon Android.

In May, Microsoft partnered with Barnes & Noble to introduce Windows 8 eReader in the future. With this partnership, Microsoft invested 300billion on Barnes & Noble and formed a new company. Microsoft will hold 17.6% shares of the new company. 

Although the partnership is more about eReader, but the tablet market also very important to Barnes & Noble as well. It is very good to maintain competitive for Barnes & Noble in eReader and tablet markets. Since they are the partner, Barnes & Noble might interested to introduce Windows 8 Nook Tablet. 

There are rumours said that the Windows on Nook Tablet going to be the Windows RT version and the processor to be the same as the Kindle Fire HD -- TI OMAP 4470 dual-core processor. Since Amazon Kindle tablets run on their own operating system, Nook tablet with more popular Windows operating system might wins the heart of consumer.  [Source]

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