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Microsoft Surface Release Date Confirmed

Posted by samzenpus on from the coming-to-a-store-near-you dept.

twoheadedboy writes "Microsoft is going to release its Surface tablet on the same day Windows 8 goes on general availability, Oct. 26. The news was disclosed in a filing made with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which also revealed that the company expects launch and the accompanying marketing to harm its profits. We'll soon find out whether Microsoft has what it takes to take on the seemingly indomitable iPad."

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  1. However by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Users will not be allowed to touch their devices until software updates are issued sometime next year.

  2. Apple must be trembling with fear by DickBreath · · Score: 5, Funny
    Poor Apple. Considering the vast capital of innovative thinking that is Microsoft, Apple must be seriously worried about how the Surface tablet will competitively affect the iPad.

    Consider how badly Microsoft has hurt Apple in the past with products like:
    • * Windows Phone 7 vs the iPhone
    • * Zune vs the iPod
    • * Plays Fer Shore vs the iPod
    • * Windows 3.1 vs the classic Mac System 7

    If Microsoft's tablet has round corners, then we know they will be in serious legal trouble.

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  3. Not gonna happen. by sootman · · Score: 4, Funny

    > We'll soon find out whether Microsoft has what it
    > takes to take on the seemingly indomitable iPad.

    Spoiler: No.

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