Microsoft Surface 2 Will be Present With Power Cover For Extra Battery

Microsoft reportedly preparing successor Surface tablet that was first launched last year. For the old product Microsoft has cut the price to adjust the price in order to welcome a new generation of Surface tablet.

According to news circulating Surface 2 reported that the tablet will come with a new type of cover called Power Cover. Surface tablet long before only have 2 types of cover namely Type and Touch Cover.

Cover Power battery is likely to have embedded in them, by connecting this cover Surface tablet will get an extra power supply in addition to the battery on the tablet itself. In addition to this cover will be compatible with first-generation Microsoft Surface Pro, Pro 2 Surface and Surface 2. Until now there is no price information and schedule availability.

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Microsoft Releases Office 365 Mobile for Android

Good news for the users of Android-based devices. Microsoft has just released Office 365 Mobile application for Android with the official name of Office Mobile for Office 365.

This application can be downloaded for free on Google. But Office 365 subscription account is required so that the app can be used. For some reason Microsoft does not offer a Pro version for a price that does not require Office 365 subscription account. Microsoft Office Mobile itself is more optimized for the Android mobile phone users. An unfortunate truth, considering the Mobile Office will be more convenient to use in Android tablets with larger screens.

Mobile Office can read and create Microsoft Word documents, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Interested? Office Mobile for Office 365 for Android can be downloaded for free via this link.

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Microsoft Combining 3 Monitor 4K to Play Games, Processing 1.5 Billion Pixels Per Second

Monitor resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, aka 4K is still expensive, but it seems to have become one of the dream stuff PC users. This week Microsoft decided to show off a PC that is designed to run 3 monitors into a single 4K display using AMD Eyefinity technology.

The three monitors are the 32-inch 4K monitor Sharp PN-K321, each of which cost nearly U.S. $ 5,000. AMD HD7970 graphics card uses DirectCU II. After playing a racing game Dirt 3 on Windows 8 in the third screen with a refresh rate of 30Hz, Microsoft decided to run the game in 60Hz mode and three monitors combined into one display. AMD actually create a custom driver package, add two graphics cards and a custom power systems. They even expressed do not try it at home.

As a result, they were able to run the game Dirt 3 with framerate 62-67 frames per second in all three Sharp 4K monitor with a refresh rate of 60Hz setting and the overall setting in High mode except shadow detail and particles. That is, the total resolution is 11520x2160 pixels (24.9 megapixels). Multiplied by 60 fps, meaning that every second there are 1.492992 billion pixels processed fruit. But the custom PC for U.S. $ 17,000 (U.S. $ 17.45 million) is then only lasted a few minutes before it resets itself, because it is not powerful PSU. Check out the video below:

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Update Microsoft Office 2010 SP2 Now Available on Microsoft Update

Microsoft has just released Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Microsoft Office 2010. The SP2 update brings various fixes and performance enhancements and compatibility of Office 2010 with Windows 8, Internet Explorer 10, and Office 2013.

In addition, the SP2 update is of course also carry a wide range of security improvements, stability, as well as a variety of Cumulative Updates (CU) and Public Updates (PU) released Microsoft Office since SP1 was released.

Microsoft Office SP2 is now available through Microsoft Update to update the file size of around 395.1 MB. So make sure that the connection is fast and stable to use.

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Microsoft Profit $ 19.9 billion in Q2 2013

Today Microsoft announced revenues of 19.9 billion dollars for the second quarter of this year (April-June). Operating income, net income and earnings per share, respectively: 6.07 billion dollars, 4.97 billion dollars and 0.59 dollars per share. Microsoft Business Division revenue grew 14 percent from the previous quarter, and 3 percent compared to last year. However there are load amounted to 900 million dollars is because tablet Surface RT who less behavior.

While the Windows Division revenue was up 6 percent from the previous quarter and 5 percent over the previous year. For Xbox Live income rose nearly 20 percent rapidly. '' This quarter has decreased in the PC market, but the demand for enterprise and cloud services is still strong, such as Office 365, Outlook.com, Skype and Xbox Live. We will focus investment required for cloud services growth opportunities in the long term,'' said Amy Hoof, Microsoft CFO.

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Microsoft Prepare Smartwatch with Metal Material Transparent?

Based on information obtained from The Verge of insiders, Microsoft is currently preparing a smartwatch prototype that is being done by the Surface team. This effort is one of Microsoft as a transitional step towards a more unified corporate structure. The move was cited as one sign that Microsoft is serious working the smartwatch and will be completed  beworkmanship. Previously Microsoft is preparing smartwatch for Xbox accessories. In addition, Microsoft is also known to have an order with a screen measuring 1.4 inches and will use magnetic connectors on the Surface for the upcoming smartwatch.

Microsoft made ​​smartwatch will have straps that can be changed with several colors such as blue, red, yellow, black, white, and gray. One interesting thing is this smartwatch will be made from Aluminum oxynitride, a costly material known as transparent aluminum and also three times harder than glass.

he report said, at this time the smartwatch using Windows 8 OS with 8GB of internal storage. Smartwatch will be able to function as a notification and control music. It also prepared LTE connection to get connected to the internet.

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Samsung and Intel Prepare 4 Million USD For Tizen Application Developer

For the Developer application, may be required to follow a challenge from Samsung and Intel. Welcomed the arrival of Tizen OS-based device, they offer total money USD $ 4 Million for the Tizen OS application developers. Registration looks like it can be done and Tizen App Challenge took place on November 1, 2013.

his step is actually not the first time and it's not unusual, because some vendors had previously done the same desire to push a new product besutannya. Examples such as the BlackBerry is BlackBerry doing this when the new Z10 was first launched. Google and Microsoft would never do such things in order to search for and find a bug in his application.

Available categories are Gaming and Non-Gaming. Both of these famous companies set up a fairly large prize fund, which is 4 million USD. Biggest gift there is in the category games with a prize of 200 thousand USD for the winner of the first rank, Runner Up has the right to earn 100 thousand USD and while the three honorable mention will receive 40 thousand USD. Gifts to non-gaming categories amounted to 120 thousand USD for the first pemeang, 60 thousand USD for runer Up and 30 thousand USD for honorable mention.

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Coming Soon, WP 8 Devices Phablet 6 Inches Quad Core!

Looks very clear that Microsoft is now focused their products on Windows Phone 8, it is seen when they will do an update platrform dubbed Blue. General Distribution Release 3 (GDR3) of the Blue before it ever appeared in some rumors, some of the data will reveal if this update can only be enjoyed in 2013. Some updates that will be taken later related notification feature, multi-tasking capacity better.

Looks like the update is called Blue is going to have a lot of improvements made ​​by Microsoft, the most visible improvement will is that jumbo screen (possibly 5 inches and 6 inches), 1080P resolution, quad-core chipset (likely Snapdragon 600 and 800). So it's likely the next few months several new Windows Phone devices starting Phablet clearly visible, we'll wait.

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New Generation of Microsoft Surface RT Will Embedded Processor Snapdragon 800?

Microsoft Surface RT achieve sales were less than impressive in foreign countries and this device could go on sale to $ 199 specifically for educational institutions, but that does not mean Microsoft will give up on the state.

Recent news published by Bloomberg revealed that the next generation RT Surface device will be armed by the Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. RT first-generation Surface device to run Nvidia Tegra 3 processor.

Reportedly the latest Surface device will use the Snapdragon processor that has a 800 MDP becnhmarking satisfactory results compared with a processor with Cortex A15 architecture, the main strength of the Qualcomm SoC is the graphics portion uses Adreno 330 GPU, GPU sets a new standard graphical capabilities of the device mobile.

True or not we still have to wait for an official statement from Microsoft related to the new product.

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Microsoft Launches Surface Pro 256GB On June 7

Microsoft recently revealed that the Surface Pro tablet device, will go on sale in Japan on June 7th. U.S. firm says, locally present model will have different specific models. Surface Pro laptop hybrid will be launched first in Japan with bonus exclusive Touch Cover can be used for typing. 

Microsoft has also decided to discontinue Surface Pro with 64GB capacity. Instead, they will launch the latest version of Surface Pro tablet, with capacity reaching 256GB of data storage space. With the addition of the storage, the user will Surface Pro will have 208GB of free space. The rest will be occupied by the operating system plus a variety of pre-installed applications.

Besides the addition of internal storage, Surface Pro has an interface similar to the international version that has been circulating. The screen size of 10.6 inches with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, powered by the Intel Core i5 processor and 4GB of RAM. Based on the information circulated, tablet with 128GB of storage capacity will be priced at USD975. As for the latest version of the data storage capacity of 256GB, will be sold with the official Microsoft USD1,170.

According to the plan, the second version of the tablet will have Office 2013 Home & Business. However, other specifications will remain similar to the Surface Pro International version. Thus was launched from, Softpedia, Thursday (30/05/2013).

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Xbox One Can Chat

Microsoft brings Xbox One game console as the latest generation of consoles that are adapted to future electronic devices. Although not announced when released Xbox One event in Washington a few days ago, but the Xbox One confirmed playable on TV Ultra HD or 4K.

Quoted from page Cnet, Friday (24/05/2013), it was revealed in a question and answer session in the session "Yahoo Q & A". Xbox Live director of the program that describes support 4K Ultra HD or in Xbox One. Not only 4K, 3D TV can be used to bermai Xbox One.

According to Cnet, is different from the PlayStation 4 console that can not use the Ultra HD or 4K TV for gaming. In PS4, 4K TV can only be used for open video and photos. It is never disclosed to President of Sony worldwide studios, Shuehei Yoshida.

And another some cool features possessed newest gaming console, Xbox One. One feature that is not yet disclosed the secret is the ability of users to communicate in both directions with the console. This feature seems not introduced yet by Microsoft because it is still in the development stage. 

Based on two people to the website Polygon, Monday (05/27/2013), by using motion and voice recognition controller Kinect, users will be able to chat with the console.

In a possible scenario, Kinect will scan a room full of people. If there is a face he did not recognize, the console will be asked to introduce themselves. When the person to be named, Kinect will store this information into the system. 

It is also said, the "chat" features will be similar to the iPhone's voice control, Siri.

In the event the introduction of Xbox One, Microsoft has showcased one of the greatness of the results of the deep integration between Kinect and Xbox One. Users can control the console using voice only.

For example, just by mentioning the phrase "Xbox On", the console will automatically turn on.

This feature will reportedly not present at the premiere of Xbox One in the market. Microsoft will bring this advanced feature as a patch a few months later. 

But this technology is predicted to be difficult to penetrate the mainstream market, because the price is expensive. At least the price will still be high in the coming years.

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Microsoft Surface Tablet Spesification

Tablet PC is currently dominated by Android. While other operating systems like Blackberry and iPad are circulating in the market, but as the emergence of Android Tablet can not be stopped. Starting from leading vendors to vendors who still lay our ears, as though race issue a Tablet PC for Android. Microsoft, which recently issued its latest operating system Windows 8, as though to compete in the constellation of Tablet PC's. With the advent of Windows 8 Operating System which has a mobile desktop display, tablet pc and mobile phones seem to have prepared for Android devices hit the market.

In launching the tablet Microsoft Surface was Microsoft not issued half-hearted with two versions of its tablet. Microsoft Surface Windows  RT Tablet  and Microsoft Surface Tablet Windows 8 Pro. However, the presence of Surface can be regarded as a surprise, since Microsoft has never known is developing a tablet. Surface is a super-slim tablet, only 9.3 mm for the version of Windows RT and 13.4 mm for the Pro version (Windows 8). Both will be equipped with two full-size USB port (full size), something that has never been found in tablets.

In addition, the Surface will also be installed MicroSD port for RT version and port microSDXC for the Pro version.  For the screen, Surface has a screen size of 10.6-inch HD 16:9 Widescreen ratio. This screen will be made of Gorilla Glass, so it will not easily scratched and not easily broken. And also will be equipped with Touch Cover to protect the screen, which is equipped with a keyboard. A stylus would be complete tablet in the Pro version.

Both versions will be equipped with 2x2 MIMO antennas. RT version will be equipped with a video port MicroHD, while the Pro version with Mini DisplayPort Video. Surface RT will be available in capacities of 32 GB. While the Pro version will be available in 64 GB and 128 GB. Some of the excellent features of Microsoft Surface tablet began to put forward. Starting from the buffer (kickstand), the diversity of storage capacity, processor options, up to more complete accessory, such as digital ink pen. Surface is expected to be a serious competitor to the iPad.

Spesification :

GENERAL	Network	-
DISPLAY	Type	TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	size	1366 x 768 pixels, 10.6 inches (~148 ppi pixel density) Multitouch up to 5 fingers - ClearType technology
DIMENSION	Size / Weight	274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm / 680.4 g
AUDIO	Features	Vibration, MP3 ringtones
	Jack	3,5 mm Jack Audio
	Speakerphone	Ya
MEMORY	Internal	32 GB storage, 2 GB RAM
	Eksternal	Slot Micro SD Card Up To 64GB
DATA	3G	No
	EDGE	No
	GPRS	No
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, dual-band
	Bluetooth	v4.0 with A2DP
	Infrared	No
	USB/Port	USB v2.0, USB Host support
CAMERA	primary	1.2 MP, Geotagging
	secondary	1.2 MP, 720p@30fpsNo
	Video Record	720p
BATTERY	type	Standard battery, Li-Ion (31.5 Wh)
	Standby	Up to 360 h
	Talk Time	Up to 8 h
FEATURES	OS	Microsoft Windows RT
	CPU	Nvidia Tegra 3 T30 CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9, GPU ULP GeForce, Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, compass
	Browser	HTML5
	GPS	No, with A-GPS
	Messaging	Email, Push Email, IM
	Java	No, additional Features: - SNS integration - TV-out - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - Organizer - Image viewer/editor - Document editor/viewer - Bing Search, Maps, SkyDrive - Predictive text input
OTHER FEATURES	Multiple SIM	No
	Video Player	MP4/DivX/Xvid/H.264/H.263 player
	MP3 Player	MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
	Audio Record	-
	TV	No

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Windows Phone 8 Only Until 2014?

The news reported from the Microsoft site states that the operating system of Windows Phone 7, and 8 users will continue to get the latest updates for os each up support ended in 2014. However, Microsoft is committed to continue to provide updates on the Windows Phone operating system version 7.8 and 8, during the next 18 months, including the reform of the security sector. Microsoft will distribute Windows Phone updates through a third party, namely mobile operators and handset manufacturers.

Microsoft in an announcement saying "Distribution updates can be controlled by the mobile operator or phone manufacturer, where you buy the phone. Availability update will also vary by country, region, and hardware capabilities,"

For exact date itself, Microsoft said that Windows Phone 7.x based devices will get security updates until 9 September 2014. As for devices based on Windows Phone 8 will receive security updates and other support until July 8, 2014. After all the support for devices based on Windows Phone 7 and 8 ended in 2014, Microsoft still has not provided any information.

There are rumors that the next Windows Phone will undergo a major change by the end of 2013. Many analysts predict that prior support for both mobile os will have released a new mobile os.

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