Microsoft Reveal The Pricing of Surface Pro, 64GB at $899 and 128GB at $999

(GSM Insider) - Earlier today, Microsoft revealed the pricing of upcoming Surface Pro tablet. Surface Pro is the Microsoft brand tablet that runs on Windows 8.

Surface General Manager Panos Paney confirmed the pricing of Surface Pro. The Microsoft Surface Pro 64GB priced at $899 and you can get the 128GB version for extra $100 added. The Surface Pro is yet to on sales as the cousin, Surface RT already on sale.

The Surface Pro brings some addition features that are different from the Surface RT. Surface Pro powered by Intel Core-i5 processor, the display size is 10.6-inch with 1080p Full HD resolution, full size USB 3.0 and others. 

Surface Pro is more toward a laptop while the Surface RT is more toward the tablet although both with keyboard docking. 

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Microsoft: 40 Million Licenses of Windows 8 Sold Up-to-date

(GSM Insider) - Microsoft just announced that its sales of Windows 8 hits 40 millions. In a blog post, Microsoft posted "Windows 8 - 40 million licenses sold".

According to Microsoft, the upgrades of Windows 8 outpacing the previous Windows 7. This is because the Windows 8 works greatly on Windows 7 PC. So you no need to change PC to get the Windows 8.

“The journey is just beginning, but I am pleased to announce today that we have sold 40 million Windows 8 licenses so far.” - Microsoft blog post.

This numbers were posted by Microsoft so it is official rather than guessing on the numbers. At least 40 million license of Windows 8 sold up-to-date and increasing. 

If you yet to upgrade to Windows 8. Visit http://windows.com/buy now!

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Samsung ATIV S and ATIV Smart PC Launched In Taiwan, Priced At TWD $18900 & $26900

(GSM Insider) - Earlier today, Samsung launched two Windows products - Samsung ATIV S and Samsung ATIV Smart PC in Taiwan. Prices for both devices revealed as well.

Samsung ATIV S looks like the cousin Samsung Galaxy S3. Thats why it is called as the Samsung Galaxy S3 with Windows Phone. It has a 4.8-inch of 720p HD display, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8-megapixels of rear camera and 1.9-megapixels of front camera. The operating system is the Windows Phone 8 from Microsoft.

Samsung ATIV Smart PC is a hybrid device which can works as the tablet or a notebook with the external keyboard docking. It has Intel Atom Z2760 processor and 2GB of RAM. The display size is 11.6-inch. The operating system is Windows 8. 

The price of Samsung ATIV S in Taiwan is TWD $18900 while Samsung ATIV Smart PC priced at TWD $26900. The estimated time on sales for Samsung ATIV S is on January 2013. 

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Microsoft Provides Windows 8 Supports For 10 Years, Until 2023

(GSM Insider) - Microsoft just launched the Windows 8 operating in last month, but the date to kill off the latest operating system already surface. It will be 10 years later. 

According to latest report surfaced, the supports for Windows 8 will be extended to year 2023 only. The same goes to all Windows 8 versions. 

On January 10, 2023, Microsoft no longer supports Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise N, Windows 8 N, Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Pro N. In this 10 years, Microsoft continues to release all the stable updates and firmwares. 

So, are you going to purchase the Windows 8 as fast as possible? 

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Switch To Windows 8 Now As Microsoft To Kill Off Windows XP In Less Than 500 Days

(GSM Insider) Although there are new Windows that available in the market, Windows XP still operates in more than 50% of computers around the world. Seems like the people still heavily rely on the Windows XP in their daily life. 

The bad news arrived! Microsoft will kill off the Windows XP in 499 days. In order words, Microsoft no longer supports the Windows XP and will not develop more firmwares or updates for this operating system. 

Microsoft will stop support Windows XP on April 8th, 2014. After than, Windows XP will get into the history book. However, you can continue to use the Windows XP after 500 days because Microsoft no longer supports but it is still workable. 

GSM Insider advice you to change to new Windows in order to receive updates from Microsoft. Windows XP that no longer supported by Microsoft is similar with those pirated in the market. Your personal data or photos might leaked to internet anytime. PLEASE PURCHASE ONLY ORIGINAL WINDOWS SOFTWARE. 

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Windows 8 Makes Appearance At MTV Europe Music Awards 2012 In Frankfurt

(GSM Insider) - It is down to Microsoft to run the related promotions in order to make the Windows 8 operating system. Windows 8 makes its appearance at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany.

The two winners are Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. But dont ruled out Windows 8 as well. This latest operating system from Microsoft does make its cameo at the event. 

At the award, hosts Heidi Klum and Sway using the touch display with Windows 8 to interactive with the fans that attended. This clearly showed the intention of Microsoft to introduce the Windows 8 to the world especially in the European market. 

Surprisingly, MTV only released the app of the award to Apple iOS and not available in Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. Perhaps this is another strategy from Microsoft to allow iOS users have a look on the Windows 8 via the app.

It has been 10 years since you saw the Microsoft products made its appearance at special events on television. Microsoft acknowledge it is the perfect time to re-introduce the Windows to the users again. 

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Microsoft: DirextX 11.1 Only Compatible for Windows 8 and Above

(GSM Insider) - Seems like this is a bad news for those who are not using the latest operating system from Microsoft. The latest information revealed that the DirectX 11.1 is not compatible with the Windows 7 or below.

DirectX 11.1 is the latest version of 3D image API from Microsoft. If compare to the DirectX 11, the 11.1 version is even better 3D graphic quality. Those gamers who having DirectX 11.1 no need any extra graphic cards but just an extra 3D spectacle to view it. 

This is not going to be the case of DirectX 11 as you need NVIDIA 3D Vision or AMD HD 3D graphic cards to support it. This will be the extra burden for those who having the Windows 7 operating system.

At the moment, Microsoft plans to release DirectX 11.1 to Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Server 2012 only. So for those who having Windows 7 but do not wish to upgrade to Windows 8, you need to make a good choice in this matter. 

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Microsoft Retail Stores Served More Than 15 Million Customers Up To Date

(GSM Insider) - Microsoft opened its first retail store in 2009. It has been three years since, it had served more than 15 million of walk in customers up to date.

According to Microsoft Exec Jonathan Adashek, there are 30 Microsoft Retail Stores up to date with the latest opened at Cincinnati, Ohio. After the launched of Windows 8, there are 30 temporary stores set up in order to cater the sales.

The 31st Microsoft Retail Stores will open in Toronto next week. Microsoft targets to set up 44 stores by mid of 2013. It is good for consumers as they are able to walk in and purchase the software. 

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Acer Iconia W510 And W700 Launched In Malaysia, Prices Detailed

(GSM Insider) - Acer Iconia W700 and W510 are two of the latest Windows 8 tablet from Acer. Finally it appears at Acer Malaysia website and the prices are already available.

Here are the key specifications of Acer Iconia Tab W510: 

- Weight at 580g, 1.26g with external keyboard dock
- WiFi connectivity
- Windows 8 operating system
- 1.5GHz Intel Atom Z2760 dual-core processor
- 10.1 inches IPS display
- 1366 x 768 resolution
- 2GB of DDR2 RAM
- 64GB of ROM storage
- 8 mega-pixel rear camera
- 2 mega-pixel front camera
- Free external keyboard dock together
- microUSB port, microHDMI port, microSD slot for expansion
- 9 hours of standby time
- 18 hours of standby time with external keyboard dock connector

Here are the key specifications of Acer Iconia Tab W700: 

- Weight at 950g
- WiFi connectivity
- Windows 8 operating system
- 11.6 inches IPS display
- 1080p full HD resolution
- 1.7GHz to 2.6GHz Intel Core i5-3317U processor
- 4GB of DDR RAM
- Intel HD4000 GPU
- 128GB of ROM storage
- 5 mega-pixel rear camera
- fourth generation Dolby stereo
- USB 3.0, microHDMI port
- 9 hours standby time

The Acer Iconia W510 available in two versions - 32GB and 64GB. 32GB priced at RM1699 while 64GB priced at RM2199. No price yet for the Acer Iconia W700. 

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Latest IHS Teardown Reveals Microsoft Surface Tablet Costs $271 and TouchCover Costs $16

(GSM Insider) - Recently, Microsoft launched Surface tablet after the launch event of Windows 8. The Surface tablet available for pre-order in many countries at the moment. You might interested to know the costs of Surface tablet.

According to IHS, the costs of Microsoft Surface 32GB are $271. The main components are the NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor. The display and memory components are from Samsung. Almost half of the $271 are earned by Samsung. The display, memory chips, and the battery cost about $137. The TouchCover costs are only $16. Microsoft able to earn larger profit margin with the sales on the TouchCover. 

Although the costs are able to calculate, but there are still hidden costs that are unable to calculate. It is hard to determine how much Microsoft earned from overall. Dont forget the R&D costs that Microsoft invested along with the time and man power. 

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Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 Tablet - Hands On Review

(GSM Insider) - Both Acer Iconia Tab W700 and Acer Iconia Tab W510 launched in Taiwan. Both tablets are running on the latest Windows 8 operating system. Our friends at ePrice Taiwan lucky to get their hands on the Acer Iconia Tab W700 and W510.

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W700 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Here are the key specifications of Acer Iconia Tab W700: 

- Weight at 950g
- WiFi connectivity
- Windows 8 operating system
- 11.6 inches IPS display
- 1080p full HD resolution
- 1.7GHz to 2.6GHz Intel Core i5-3317U processor
- 4GB of DDR RAM
- Intel HD4000 GPU
- 128GB of ROM storage
- 5 mega-pixel rear camera
- fourth generation Dolby stereo
- USB 3.0, microHDMI port
- 9 hours standby time

Basically, Acer Iconia Tab W700 is better than the Acer Iconia Tab W510 in the specs. It has a super clear 1080p full HD display. The processor is Core i5 which is uses on the laptop. So it can multitasking as fast as the laptop and computer. The RAM at 4GB which is certainly powerful enough. The dolby stereo technology enable you to enjoy music and song at the maximum experience. Just hope that the battery life is not letting us down with 9 hours of standby time. 

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Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 Tablet - Hands On Review

(GSM Insider) - Both Acer Iconia Tab W700 and Acer Iconia Tab W510 launched in Taiwan. Both tablets are running on the latest Windows 8 operating system. Our friends at ePrice Taiwan lucky to get their hands on the Acer Iconia Tab W700 and W510.

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Acer Iconia Tab W510 Windows 8 tablet - Hands on Review

Here are the key specifications of Acer Iconia Tab W510: 

- Weight at 580g, 1.26g with external keyboard dock
- WiFi connectivity
- Windows 8 operating system
- 1.5GHz Intel Atom Z2760 dual-core processor
- 10.1 inches IPS display
- 1366 x 768 resolution
- 2GB of DDR2 RAM
- 64GB of ROM storage
- 8 mega-pixel rear camera
- 2 mega-pixel front camera
- Free external keyboard dock together
- microUSB port, microHDMI port, microSD slot for expansion
- 9 hours of standby time
- 18 hours of standby time with external keyboard dock connector

Acer Iconia Tab W510 is not as powerful as the W700. Acer Iconia Tab does not come with Full HD display as the resolution at 1366 x 768 only. But the display still made from IPS. The processor of Acer Iconia Tab W510 is Intel Atom Z2760 which is for mobile device. However, the Acer Iconia Tab W510 comes with better camera quality which has 8 mega-pixel shooter and flash LED as well. 

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Microsoft and NTT Docomo Joined Hands To Offer Windows 8 Devices With LTE To Business Users

(GSM Insider) - It is another good news for Japanese corporation. Microsoft and NTT Docomo announced the partnership that will bring more Windows 8 devices to Japan. Those Windows 8 devices will compatible with the Xi LTE network of NTT Docomo.

With the tablets and smartphones getting popular in the corporate world. This encouraged Microsoft and NTT Docomo to set up partnership in the effort to bring more Windows 8 devices to the market. The Windows 8 operating system just launched by Microsoft in last week. The integration of tablet into business operation is getting popular around the world. It brings numerous of convenience to the business organization.

Microsoft hopes to bring more Windows 8 devices to the Japan which is currently dominating by Android and iOS.

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Two Easy Ways To Get Genuine Windows 8 Software From Microsoft With Product Key

(GSM Insider) - Since the launched of Windows 8 software, Microsoft decided to release its latest software via online download rather. This is a smart move to tackle the pirated software issue. China is among other countries that Microsoft decided not release Windows 8 in-a-box or in physical packing.

Here are the two easy steps to get genuine/original Windows RT, Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro:

1. If you purchased or owned genuine Windows 8 software from 2nd June 2012 to 31 January 2013, you are able to purchase Windows 8 for just $29. Please visit: https://windowsupgradeoffer.com/ for more information. 

2. From now until 31 January, 2013, if your PCs are running on Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista or Windows 7, you are able to upgrade to Windows 8 pro for the price of $129 only. Please visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/home for more detail. Please change according to your country at below of the page. 

We can confirm that these are two of the easy ways to get or purchase Windows 8 software for you PC. Other than these two ways, the software that running in your computer might be pirated and not genuine. Beware of local authorities going after you. 

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