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Microsoft will quit making tablets soon, Acer founder says

foxnews.com (11 months and 1 day ago)

Jun 20, 2012

Microsoft’s foray into full hardware production with its Surface tablet, unveiled Monday, is only temporary, says Acer founder Stan Shih. full story

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Windows RT tablets already may be doomed, analysts say

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