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We all know for sure that Microsoft will be rolling out their very own Surface tablet device in due time (at the end of this month, actually) which will run on the Windows RT operating system. Well, before any piece of consumer electronics are released in the US, they will first need to receive relevant approval from the FCC – and it seems that this is just what happened with the Microsoft Surface tablet via a post on the FCC website that depicted uploaded documents which parade a “tablet PC” of sorts that was running on Windows RT. Of course, this is by no means confirmation that it is the Microsoft Surface tablet itself, considering how the tablet is known as “Model 1516″ in its FCC filing, and the world is not aware of any other Windows RT tablets coming to the market other than the Surface.

“Model 1516″ will also come with Bluetooth and 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity, in addition to a stand and a keyboard peripheral which will be membrane-based. All in all, patience is the operative keyword here as it is just three weeks or so before the Microsoft Surface launches, and we do look forward to the end of October with anticipation.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Office 2013 arrive on Windows RT tablets this November, Nokia Windows RT tablet in the works [Rumor],

The folks at AT&T are hitting it off big this week with device after device popping up on their network – the newest of these appearing today is the Samsung ATIV Smart PC, a device that can act as a tablet or a clamshell notebook with Windows 8 onboard. This device will be appearing with AT&T here in the United States sometime between when Windows 8 is unleashed on the 26th of this month and the end of the year – sometime in 2012!

What we’ve got here is a device that we’ve had some hands-on time with in the past – though this final iteration may prove to be a slightly different beast than what we saw back at IFA 2012. This iteration has an 11.6-inch HD PLS display working with an Intel Clover Trail 1.5 GHz dual-core processor under the hood and 64GB of internal memory right off the bat. It’s not yet known if you’ll be able to expand memory with a microSD card as many Android-based tablets are prone to be – we’ll see!

This device works with a detachable keyboard-docking system that makes it into a notebook, not unlike a collection of devices have been doing over the past couple of years – see our ASUS Eee Pad Transformer review (the original) for an early favorite. this Samsung device takes on a form factor that’s not entirely unlike the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 with its forward-facing speakers and has its very own prevalent Windows 8 icon center bottom for your enjoyment.

This device will be coming with Windows 8 installed, complete with trail versions of several Microsoft Office 2013 apps for productivity galore. This package includes Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well. Of note is the fact that AT&T does not mention what kind of connectivity this device will have – a good guess would be 4G HSPA+ or 3G nationwide – again, we’ll see soon! This device will likely be coming out either at the end of this month or the start of the next, so stay tuned!

AT&T snags Samsung ATIV Smart PC with Windows 8 is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Well well, it looks like Microsoft’s getting all its Windows 8 ducks in a row today. First, it sends out the invite for the Windows 8 launch event and a save the date for a Windows Phone 8 party, and now it looks like one of its Surface tablets has garnered FCC approval. Dubbed the Model 1516, the device in question can’t be confirmed as a Surface slate, but we do know it’s running Windows RT and has a membrane keyboard peripheral thanks to the docs submitted to Uncle Sam. We also know that it’s got a stand, as the FCC label will be residing on the back panel beneath it, and the radios on board are of the Bluetooth and 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi variety. Does that add up to a Surface RT tablet? We sure think so, but see the evidence for yourself at the source link below.

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Nokia is pretty tight with Microsoft when it comes to the Windows Phone 8 platform, where the Finnish smartphone manufacturer has just introduced the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 to the masses earlier this morning Stateside. Well, there was no mention of a tablet from Nokia at all, but it seems that a rumor has appeared to make its rounds online, touting that Nokia themselves are already working on a Windows RT tablet. After all, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop never did deny that the company he helms would be rolling out a tablet device, but rather, did stress the fact that Nokia is monitoring the tablet market closely.

It is rumored that the Nokia Windows RT-powered tablet that is currently used by Microsoft to test ARM based Windows Store apps is up and running just fine, not to mention that it has also been sent to other Microsoft partners for app testing purposes. Of course, until we see an actual FCC filing or read an official announcement for a Windows RT tablet from Nokia, we will tread cautiously here.

In all fairness, it might be a bit risky for Nokia to jump into the tablet market? After all, Microsoft has already lined up their Surface tablet that will arrive in due time, and with a host of Android-powered tablets and the sheer number of iPads in the market, it might be relatively tough for Nokia to crack this nut.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Nokia to make Windows 8 tablets?, TabCo Tablet launch might have Nokia connection,

Back in July, Microsoft unveiled a number of new keyboards for use with both Windows 8/RT tablets and Windows 8 desktops, but it looks like the company wasn’t quite finished revealing new peripherals. Today Microsoft announced the Sculpt Comfort keyboard, big brother to the Sculpt Mobile keyboard. The two do look quite similar, but there are few key differences between them that are worth pointing out.

For starters, the Sculpt Comfort keyboard is quite a bit bigger than it’s more mobile sibling, but you’ve probably already figured that out. As you can see from the images, the Sculpt Comfort keyboard features an ergonomic design that promotes a neutral positions for your wrists and makes the keys easier to reach. The wrist pad you see there is detachable, so if it ends up getting in the way or it turns out you don’t have enough space with it attached, those problems are easily solved.

One of the more interesting features of the Sculpt is that it sports a split space bar. A Microsoft study shows that “90% of people use only their right thumb to hit the space bar,” which means that more often than not, the left side of the space bar remains untouched. While that won’t exactly be viewed as a problem by most, Microsoft has come up with a use for the left side of the space bar, turning it into a spare backspace key. Using it in that way means that you no longer have to reach for the backspace key when you make a mistake. The space bar is also noticeably larger than the space bars found on other keyboards, making it easier to hit when you’re typing up a storm.

Like some of the other peripherals we’ve seen Microsoft touting lately, this keyboard comes with a set of Windows 8 hotkeys, and boasts wireless USB connectivity to boot. The keyboard runs on two AA batteries, and is compatible with Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 7, and Windows Vista (sorry Windows XP users, you’re out of luck with this one). Microsoft has given the Sculpt Comfort keyboard a price tag of $59.99, with a release date of “soon.” We’ll have more details for you once Microsoft unleashes them, so keep it tuned here to SlashGear!

Microsoft unveils Sculpt Comfort Keyboard for Windows 8 is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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