Microsoft’s new tablet

Microsoft announced that it would hold a big event in Los Angeles on Monday. In an email to the media, the company says, “This will be a major Microsoft announcement — you will not want to miss it.” Naturally the big tech buzz has been around what Microsoft plans to unveil today.

The answer according to the rumour mills is a Windows 8, Microsoft manufactured tablet. According to the tech website, The Wrap, Microsoft is set to unveil a tablet in the hope of creating a worthy rival to Apple’s iPad.

Ever since Microsoft announced the Windows 8 Preview, which has a one version that runs on ARM processors ( these are primarily used by tablets and smartphones) the buzz has always been around when the software giant would launch its own tablet as well. At Computex 2012, this year, several PC makers such as Asus, Acer, etc showcased their own Windows 8 tablets and hybrid ultrabooks. Microsoft’s tablet will thus be joining an over-flooded market which is currently led by Apple.

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