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Windows 8

HP tablet billed as iPad-killer for business

HP ElitePad 900 docked with a full size monitor and keyboard
Chris Keall | Thursday March 28, 2013

Ballmer admits slow Surface sales. But I think the tablet, and Windows 8 phones, will be a slow-burning success

Microsoft Surface with optional touch cover keyboard
Chris Keall | Tuesday November 13, 2012 | 8 comments

PLUS: Telecom launching three Windows Phone 8 handsets.

Stars of the show missing as Microsoft NZ launches Windows 8

Aucklander Greg Daniel, the first in the world to buy Windows 8
Chris Keall | Friday October 26, 2012 | 12 comments

In New York, Steve Ballmer rolls out the dancing bears, in New Zealand, key elements of the launch frustrate.

Microsoft: Windows 8 from August, but unclear if $US39.99 killer offer open to NZers

Not your father's Start screen: Windows 8's tiled look (click to enlarge)
NBR staff | Tuesday July 10, 2012 | 10 comments

Company confirms dates for arguably its most radical software upgrade ever.

Kim Dotcom out on the town - and supporting Auckland company's launch as world's first 100% Windows app agency

Kim Dotcom with a visitor from Hawkes Bay at TVNZ
Chris Keall | Thursday June 28, 2012 | 6 comments

The alleged pirate heads to TVNZ for the final Media7 filming, and the MarkerMetro launch at Snap Dragon. NBR ONLINE asks him about his future plans.

Microsoft releases Windows 8 preview

A smartphone look for your PC
Chris Keall | Thursday March 01, 2012 | 7 comments

Microsoft’s biggest upgrade since Windows 95 steals elements from the company's smartphone software, including a radical new "tile" look, and touchscreen everything.