Microsoft Monday unveiled a pair of tablet computers dubbed "Surface" in a bold move that thrusts the world's largest software company into uncharted hardware waters. Microsoft said the tablets would ...

Let's dive beneath the, uh, surface to see what, if anything, Microsoft's new Windows tablets have in common with their original Surface table namesakes. Mary Jo Foley has covered the tech industry ...

I keep hearing about Windows tablets. Steve Ballmer got up on stage with an HP slate at last year’s CES, and nobody was particularly impressed. Now we’re hearing rumors that he’ll give it another shot ...

Microsoft recently launched new versions of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, attempting to bring down the price somewhat while cutting several corners. While a lower barrier of entry is generally a ...

When Microsoft announced its original Surface tablets last year, expectations, pretty much by definition, were high. After almost 40 years as a supplier of software to PC companies, Microsoft was ...

Microsoft caught our attention on Thursday with a media invitation to a super-secret event in Los Angeles: “This will be a major Microsoft announcement -- you will not want to miss it.” Although the ...

Let me start by clarifying the headline: I know Windows tablets exist. I’m one of the rare nerds who’s been using 2-in-1 PCs as my primary device for over a decade. I’ve been on the tablet train ...

Windows and Surface tablets have always been in an uncomfortable position. Microsoft pushes Surface as its premium devices but has neglected its decrepit Windows 10 tablet mode. Despite features like ...

Ten years after it launched its first tablet PC, Microsoft is still struggling to come up with a hit product in the category. On the opposite side of the spectrum, Apple managed to sell more than 7 ...

For those who want Windows on the cheap, tablets with the OS are now selling for under $100. These lightweight tablets aren’t exactly laptop replacements, but can serve as complementary devices for ...

Microsoft has spilled the beans on just how Windows 8 will run on mobile devices with ARM chips in them. In short: pretty much like your PC. ARM processors have a simpler architecture than traditional ...