{"id":653380,"date":"2013-04-19T10:30:21","date_gmt":"2013-04-19T14:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.webpronews.com\/?p=225774"},"modified":"2013-04-19T10:30:21","modified_gmt":"2013-04-19T14:30:21","slug":"microsoft-says-its-working-on-smaller-windows-8-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/653380","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Says It\u2019s Working On Smaller Windows 8 Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earlier this month, it was rumored that Microsoft was working on a 7-inch Windows 8 tablet<\/a>. The news came after Microsoft changed up its rules reducing the minimum resolution<\/a> for a Windows 8 device to 1024×768. Now the company has confirmed that it is indeed working on a smaller tablet. <\/p>\n

During its earnings call yesterday<\/a>, outgoing Microsoft CFO Peter Klein said that smaller Windows 8 devices are on the way. We can assume that he means that Microsoft itself is working on a cheaper, smaller Surface tablet, but don’t be surprised if Microsoft’s partners also announce smaller tablets. <\/p>\n

As I’ve said before, smaller tablets may be key to a Windows 8 revival. The touch-friendly OS and Microsoft’s Surface tablets haven’t exactly been flying off store shelves. One of the major reasons is the high cost as the base Surface RT retails for $499. A seven-inch tablet would lower the price barrier for consumers interested in Windows 8 hardware, but were turned off by the high price of entry. <\/p>\n

Of course, we have no idea when Microsoft or its partners will release these smaller Windows 8 tablets. A good bet is the latter half of this year as Windows Blue<\/a>, or Windows 8.1, will be launching around that time. Microsoft is rumored to be completely revamping its marketing with Windows Blue and a cheap seven-inch tablet would fit nicely with marketing that extols an even friendlier Windows 8 experience on desktop<\/a> and mobile. <\/p>\n

Microsoft’s BUILD conference<\/a> will be held in June of this year, and the company will also have a large presence at E3<\/a>. While the latter will be mostly focused on the next Xbox, it wouldn’t be an entirely bad idea for Microsoft to show off a smaller Surface that can act as a controller for the company’s next game console. <\/p>\n

[h\/t: GottaBeMobile<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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