Nokia Plans To Debut New Windows RT Tablet
Nokia plans to reveal the new Windows RT tablet at the 2013 Mobile World Congress. Nokia will be producing a 10-inch display tablet utilizing the Windows RT operating system used in the Microsoft Surface.
In January 2013, Microsoft will release the Surface with Windows 8 Pro. The starting price of the Windows 8 Pro tablet starts at $899 for the 64GB model and $999 for the 128GB model.
Cracking Open Microsoft Surface Tablet
Want to see what Microsoft has packed inside the new Surface tablet running Windows RT? You can with this video from CNet.
Intel To Boost Windows 8 Tablet With Clover Trail Atom Chip
The first Microsoft Surface tablets, due by October 26, will run NVidia RT chipset which does not run old Windows software that businesses rely on. Now you can with Intel’s new Clover Trail system-on-chip (SoC). It is a dual-core 1.8GHz processor also known as Atom Z2760 and will help tablets to achieve 9 hours battery life for HD video playback, 10 hours of “active use” and three weeks when in standby.
Intel adds that tablets running this chipset will support 3G and 4G cellular connectivity as well as near-field communication (NFC), support an “advanced” camera (up to 8MP) and a secondary snapper (up to 2.1MP).
Microsoft Windows 8 New Mouse and Keyboard
Who says Microsoft is not innovative. The big software company is taking a leaf out of Apple’s book in coming up with some well designed accessories for their upcoming Windows 8 and Surface tablet. The ultra compact Wedge Touch Mouse features BlueTrak technology which allows it to work on virtually any surface. Estimated retail price: $69.95.
The Wedge mobile keyboard which has a full-size keyboard in a compact form factor will retail price: $79.95.
The Touch Mouse with updated functionality specifically designed for Windows 8 with new gesture settings to navigate Metro UI. Estimated retail price: $79.95.
