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While Microsoft may not be new to the tablet game, they're certainly getting trumped by Apple's iPad, new Android-powered tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and RIM's forthcoming PlayBook. Not to be outdone, Microsoft is rumored to be readying their response to the recent influx of tablets with a series of Windows Phone 7-powered devices, set to be unveiled at CES 2011 in January.
According to the New York Times, Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer is, will allegedly introduce multiple tablet devices during his keynote at Consumer Electronics Show on January 5 in Las Vegas. Samsung, Dell, and other unnamed manufacturing partners have produced hardware for the Windows 7 platform. While little is known about the Dell device and unconfirmed tablets, sources say that the Samsung device is similar to the iPad in size and shape and features a slide-out keyboard.
The devices will run a standard Windows 7 interface when in landscape mode and a specialized interface when the devices are held in portrait mode. As for apps, sources say Microsoft won't be offering a centralized app store comparable to the Android Marketplace and iTunes, but rather encourage software developers to offer digital distribution of their products through their own web sites.
Another source cited by New York Times claims that Ballmer may even demonstrate a tablet or companion device running Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows 8.
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According to the New York Times, Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer is, will allegedly introduce multiple tablet devices during his keynote at Consumer Electronics Show on January 5 in Las Vegas. Samsung, Dell, and other unnamed manufacturing partners have produced hardware for the Windows 7 platform. While little is known about the Dell device and unconfirmed tablets, sources say that the Samsung device is similar to the iPad in size and shape and features a slide-out keyboard.
The devices will run a standard Windows 7 interface when in landscape mode and a specialized interface when the devices are held in portrait mode. As for apps, sources say Microsoft won't be offering a centralized app store comparable to the Android Marketplace and iTunes, but rather encourage software developers to offer digital distribution of their products through their own web sites.
Another source cited by New York Times claims that Ballmer may even demonstrate a tablet or companion device running Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows 8.
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