Microsoft's Surface PC still beyond developers' reach
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Blog: The software maker is showing the tabletop computer to its partners on Thursday, but it will be until April before they can do much more than look at the device.
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Microsoft debuts a new touch-sensitive coffee table-shaped computer called "Surface".
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How far is too far when it comes to the freedom of software? Plus: Palm slipping, Windows sliding.
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Microsoft announces the first product from the Surface Computing group, a tabletop computer for retail outlets code-named Milan. Our hands-on report includes photos and video.
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By Josh Brown, The Press-Enterprise, Riverside, Calif.  Jan. 31--Microsoft's long-awaited operating system Windows Vista was  released to the public on Tuesday, but few consumers took notice.
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With Windows Vista already a firmly entrenched product in many homes and some businesses, and with Windows Server 2008 cruising toward a final release in the second half of this year, Microsoft may feel it's time for its many partners and developers with an interest in Windows' success to stand and deliver.  Will they be willing to make changes in their development strategies?  We may find out next week at TechEd 2007 in Orlando.
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Microsoft is introducing today its first 'surface computing' device--a smart table that takes natural, touch-based input at multiple points.
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Microsoft finally gives us a date for the release of its Longhorn operating system, but the failure to deliver on a highly touted feature raises questions about the company's future. -washingtonpost.com
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I'm guessing the founders of a San Francisco start-up called OQO are bummed that Microsoft long ago snagged the name Pocket PC for its personal digital assistants. Because Pocket PC might be the ideal moniker for OQO's new model 01 "ultrapersonal computer"- uPC for short.
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The software maker erroneously posts a note on its developer site saying a "release candidate" version of the Vista service pack was being made available. Microsoft does plan one eventually, but it's not imminent.
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MICROSOFT have unveiled a touch-screen computer which could spell the end for the mouse and keyboard.  Microsoft Surface has a 30in display on a hard plastic coffee table-shaped top.  It uses infra-red sensors, allowing users to drag content around with their fingers.
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With SP2 out the door, Microsoft turns sights to Longhorn--which won't look quite as expected.
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Microsoft recently partnered with Dell to create a special edition PC to commemorate the launch of Windows Vista. Only a few of the computers have been produced, and there are no plans to sell it, the company says.
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Will Microsoft feel the heat from a tiny monster?
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Despite widespread expectations and its announced release to manufacturing, Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista was as of yesterday still not in your hands. Eric Lai takes a look at the holdup.
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Google&#39;s long-awaited public offering finally made it to the street, but the search is still on for Microsoft&#39;s Windows update.
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Samsung's Q1 Ultra mobile PC shows that Samsung listened to criticism. But this second-generation device still doesn't live up to its potential.