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HP Kills ARM-based Windows Tablet, Likely Thanks To Microsoft Surface
MojoKid writes "That didn't take long. HP has publicly confirmed that it has cancelled plans to bring a Windows RT (aka Windows on ARM) tablet to market in time for the Windows 8 debut. The company has decided to focus on its x86 customer base instead. HP spokesperson Marlene Somsak has said, 'The decision was influenced by input from our customers. The robust and established ecosystem of x86 applications provides the best customer experience at this time and in the immediate future.' Sources at HP have confirmed that Microsoft's Surface unveil last week was a huge factor in this decision. HP isn't willing to go head to head with Microsoft when it comes to launching new, unproven products. Abandoning x86 is impossible, but dropping Windows ARM is a way for the computer manufacturer to signal its supreme displeasure without unduly risking market share. It also increases the burden on Surface itself. If other OEMs follow suit, MS could find itself as the only vendor selling ARM-based W8 tablets."
Steve fucked up the entire tablet ecostructure. HA HA
I was expecting the usual Microsoft team to get on here and start bashing their longtime partner. Thanks for not disappointing me. See you in the Dell thread!
Wow you make it sound as if Microsoft cheated on their loyal spouse on their 25 year anniversary or something.
These are business entities and do things as long as they make them profits.
E.g. http://tech.slashdot.org/story/11/03/09/2015233/hp-to-put-webos-on-pcs-in-2012
http://mobile.slashdot.org/story/11/02/09/2316203/hp-unveils-webos-tablet-plans-webos-computer
I was expecting the usual Microsoft haters to show up and sympathize with poor innovative HP being held back by Microsoft, and you didn't disappoint.
This space for rent.