Looks like Steve Ballmer and his crew are going to have a busy October. In a matter of just 3 weeks, Microsoft will be all set to launch the latest version of its OS, Windows 8. But that's not the only reason you should mark your calendars. The software giant will also be launching its first Surface tablet, as confirmed by the company back in July.
Microsoft started sending out fresh invites mentioning a special "Surface Reception" event on October 25, with Windows 8 being the main subject. The invitation uses Microsoft's new identity with the simplified Microsoft logo and flattened Windows logo amidst New York's greyish skyscrapers also donning colour hues in between. The event will kickstart at 10AM EST.
At the event, details regarding the pricing of the tablet are expected to be the key focus. We've seen rumours in the past suggesting a price tag of $600-$800. More recent reports stated that Surface for Windows RT could be priced at $199, directly competing with Google's Nexus 7 tablet.
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