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Sources speaking to Paul Thurrott have said that the Surface Go, Microsoft’s latest miniaturized version of its flagship Windows tablet, was originally intended to use an ARM processor. It reportedly wasn’t until Intel ‘petitioned Microsoft heavily’ that it went with a Pentium Gold processor.The report deals with a response many had to the Surface Go: why did Microsoft choose an Intel processor for its smallest Surface tablet instead of an ARM-based one, considering the latter’s supposed benefits to battery life and mobile-centric use?Not to mention that Microsoft was expected to set an example for Windows on ARM. Earlier this year, the Windows on ARM platform debuted to poor performance, so an improvement was expected.Update: A Microsoft spokesperson has provided us with the following statement: "Part of being product makers is listening to our customers and pushing ourselves to evolve and improve with every generation of devices we create. The Intel … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Go was reportedly almost an ARM Windows tablet

Microsoft’s Surface Go, its latest tablet that aims to be a smaller, and more affordable Surface Pro is finally here. The Surface Go doesn’t bring about any major surprises, but perhaps that’s a good thing.What you see here is what should have been the core conceit of every small Windows tablet since day one: everything you love about the Surface Pro, just smaller. No half-baked operating systems – though this model does ship with Windows 10 in S Mode – and no strange app compatibility issues. It’s simply a mini Surface that just works.Naturally, there were some compromises that had to be made to make a Surface tablet of this size, namely in the power department, so scale your expectations accordingly. The Surface Go is what the Surface 3 should have been years ago – and it was worth the anticipation.Depending on what you actually need, the Surface Go may just be your go-to for everything from work to watching movies and TV. In the race for the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Go review

LONDON, U.K. – Microsoft seems to be unstoppable this 2017. Prior to other updates that the tech giant revealed earlier this year and in the last quarter, the company is looking at its Battlegrounds on Xbox One release before the end of the year. Microsoft also expresses its updated PUBG on Xbox One to compete against the PS4 Pro Boost and the most anticipated Xbox One X release. Xbox One External Hard Drive Buying Guide The Battlegrounds on Xbox One has no definite date for its release yet, but Microsoft expressed that they are looking forward to its launch later this year. The PUBG on the said console can be seen to have few delays but the tech giant smized that they are still on schedule. Microsoft is also eyeing its Battlegrounds’ game exclusivity on both Xbox One and their newest game console – the Xbox One X. The said newest Xbox One console will be launched to the market in November this year. Bluhole Inc., a South Korean-based company, led by its founder … [Read more...] about Microsoft Update: Battlegrounds, PS4 Pro Boost, Xbox One X

Cologne, Germany – Microsoft Gamescom 2017 pre-event press conference (presscon) on live streaming just concluded last night about certain announcements that excited gamers of all ages, which includes the launch of the Minecraft Console for Xbox One S. Best Xbox One external hard drive The big reveal during the online presscon shows a limited-edition Minecraft Console with the iconic artwork using the block style popularized by Mojang. It goes with a green controller with the design based on a Creeper, and an optional game pad that has a pink pig theme. Microsoft has yet to provide the full details on their website as the tech company only released teasers as of late. Meanwhile, along with the Mojang-designed game, there were also announcements on the controversial release of the Microsoft Xbox One X Project Scorpio. The company has also excited its fans with an upcoming Jurassic World game that is currently in progress. The new game, developed by the creators of “Elite: … [Read more...] about Microsoft Gamescom Launches Special Xbox One S Minecraft Console

Two months ago, Microsoft said it didn't have specific plans to create an Xbox VR headset. What it didn't say is that it had been working on a device, but put existing VR plans on hold until better technology comes along.Microsoft courted partners over the past couple years to create games for a virtual reality headset designed to work with the Xbox video game console, according to people familiar with the matter. While the physical designs of the device weren't widely known, the screen quality specifications were considered good -- but not as good as Facebook's rival Oculus Rift or HTC's Vive headsets, the people said.Earlier this year, however, Microsoft started telling partners it was putting its Xbox headset plans on hold. Two people familiar with Microsoft's thinking said the company decided to wait until promising new tech like wireless headsets were more feasible. Today, high-end headsets like Sony's $299 PlayStation VR, Facebook's $399 Oculus Rift and and HTC's $499 Vive rely … [Read more...] about Here’s what happened to Microsoft’s Xbox VR gaming headset