Windows 8 Double-Checking Performance On Core i7-3770K

Windows 8 Double-Checking Performance On Core i7-3770K

From Core i7-3770K as what we realized from the FX-8150? We'll start with a look at our test platform, and go from there.

What Microsoft working on smartphone design?

The Hot on the heels of Microsoft's double launch of Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 this week, comes the news that the software giant may be preparing to enter the smartphone market. An article published in the Wall Street Journal states that Microsoft is working with Asian component suppliers to test its own smartphone design, according to sources .According to reports, Microsoft is working on the design for its own smartphone handset.

A Analysts have speculated for some time now about whether or not Microsoft has been working on a smartphone. Not only could it feasibly be a strong competitor to the iPhone 5, but it could double as Microsoft's entry into the handheld gaming console market - which is currently dominated by Nintendo and Sony. Given that smarthphone gaming has been stealing the march on the DS and PS Vita handhelds for quite a while now, due to the smartphone gaming business model and the devices' multi-purpose applications beyond gaming, a Microsoft smartphone would be a strong first step.

The According to the article, some officials at Microsoft's parts suppliers, who declined to be named, say the company is testing a smartphone design but it's unclear at present if a device is set to go into mass production.

A Launch of SmartGlass functionality last week could also be an indication that Microsoft is looking at putting more devices into the market that have handheld functionality.

Microsoft building gamingXbox Surface tablet

The Microsoft is rumoured to be crafting a 7 inch dedicated gaming tablet, combines  Xbox and Surface brands  Windows 8

A new tablet will take the fight to Apple's recently released iPad Mini with a custom ARM processor and plenty of RAM - tailored specifically towards gaming.

According to the Verge, the new tablet will run a custom version of Windows rather than the full operating system found on the Microsoft Surface Pro.

Although standard tablet functions will be available, this will be a different beast from the Microsoft's other tablet creations.

A Several Xbox related buildings at Microsoft's office in Silicon Valley have been locked down to maintain secrecy  and allow other members of the Xbox contingent to begin work on games and software.

Windows 8 launch on October 25th

Windows 8 launch, the celebration starts October 25th. Microsoft's been doing its best to get Windows 8 ready for public consumption. And After dogfooding the OS to employees and IT pros and getting unsolicited feedback from company [co-founder] Paul Allen, the time has come for its official unveiling. Microsoft told October 25th on  calendars for a Win 8 celebration.  New York City reporting on the event live, so come on back in three weeks to get full Windows 8 and Microsoft Surface fix.