Microsoft Bursts Onto the Tablet Scene
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In a move that resembles one from Google in the early days of the Android OS, Microsoft has announced its own entry into the tablet marketplace with its line of Surface tablets. The ultimate goal for Microsoft is to drive widespread adoption of its newest Windows ecosystem, but this move pits the software giant against some of its closest OEM partners, whom it will now compete against directly. In the following video, Brenton explains the announcement in more detail and outlines both the positive and negative implications for Microsoft and other tech companies.
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