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You gotta hand it to Microsoft's PR team, they certainly know how to make a snarky ad that pokes frun at the competition without actually being too rude about it. In the above commercial we see the Dell Dell XPS 10 running Windows 8 compared to the iPad. If you only take the video ad at face value, Microsoft really trumps the competition. Even if some of it might be a bit exaggerated, the contrast is true enough to show folks that a Windows based tablet really does have a ton of value to offer over the iPad.

I just love the way "Siri" seems to wish she were in a Microsoft tablet by the end.

Share your thoughts.

Microsoft is preparing a large number of updates and changes for Windows 8.1, and the company has revealed some of them previously, but a new video shows them in full detail for over an hour. New apps, including Reading List, Food & Drink, and updated Search and Photos changes are all shown with the new Start button in Windows 8.1 making an appearance. The updated Windows Store interface is also demonstrated, alongside some improved multitasking with additional Snap Views.

Continue Reading @: Microsoft demonstrates new apps and devices for Windows 8.1 | The Verge

Microsoft recently put up a handy web landing page which details a great comparison chart between the Surface and the iPad. Even though it is obviously just self-promotion and a marketing gimmick, we can't blame them for that, and in fact, the info is very useful for those looking to purchase their first tablet.

In many aspects the Surface actually comes out on top of the iPad, although the most obvious problem is the small amount of apps available for the Surface compared to the iPad. Of course, the Surface trumps the iPad in terms of productivity because of the presence of Microsoft Office, so that could be a big deal depending on your intended use for the product.

Here's a link to check it out: Windows vs. iPad: Compare tablets - Microsoft Windows

Here's a bit of interesting news from Qualcomm that may hint of a more powerful Microsoft Surface Tablet (Surface 2), or an entirely new piece of hardware from the software giant. Pocket Lint is reporting that Qualcomm is going to package the Snapdragon 800 processors in tablets that support Windows 8.1 RT before the year is out. For those of you unfamiliar with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 it is quite the performer. The Snapdragon 800 processor features an integrated multimode 3G/4G LTE modem with CPU speeds of up to 2.2 GHz per core. Other highlights include USB 3.0 and support for Windows RT 8.1 features and services.

The Snapdragon 800 is Qualcomm's fastest processor at the moment. For those itching for blazing performance on a Windows RT based tablet, your prayers have been answered.

Source: Pocket Lint

A couple days ago we shared that Microsoft is taking a more aggressive pricing approach with their tablet products. For a limited time, they will be offering free Touch Covers with purchased Surface RT tablets. Now it looks like they are continuing this aggressive value trend and taking things a step further. According to the newest reports, MS plans to offer Office for free on most "small" Windows 8 tablets. Here's a quote with more of the details,

Microsoft has revealed that future 7- and 8-inch Windows 8 tablets will ship with a free copy of Office 2013. Speaking at Computex on Wednesday, Windows CFO Tami Reller revealed plans for Office Home and Student 2013 to be bundled with "small" Windows 8 tablets. It's up to OEMs to bundle the software, which includes access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Outlook 2013 will not be part of the free offering for smaller Windows 8 tablets, but Microsoft revealed on Wednesday that Windows RT 8.1 (that runs on ARM-based tablets) will include access to Outlook RT.

It seems like Microsoft is starting to get that "eye if the tiger" fire back again. What do you guys think of this move?

Source: 'Small' Windows 8 tablets will ship with a free version of Office 2013 | The Verge

If you are a fan of anime as well as the Microsoft Surface, then you will likely appreciate the above commercial. It's called "Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Another Mission." It imagines a fictitious sequel/follow-up to the hit anime "Ghost in the Shell," and the characters use a Microsoft Surface throughout the video to complete their mission.

The hardcore "Ghost in the Shell" crowd might grouse about the fact that a tablet computer is well below the technological level in the original anime, but, if you can forgive the liberties taken, it still makes for an entertaining alternative look at the tab. Enjoy!