Another availability from Microsoft again. Microsoft has listed a strict set of
Hardware requirements for tablets for running Windows 8 operating system.
Windows 8 is designed to run on both tablets and Pcs. According to the Document
"windows Hardware Documents Requirement" it will have its own set of minimum
hardware requirements.These Hardware requirements include at least 10 Gb of
free-space, WLAN and Bluetooth 4.0+LTE for networking, minimum 1366-by-768
screen resolution. At least one USB 2.0 controller and exposed port, a 720p
camera, and a combination of gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer and
magnetometer.The documents also defines a "convertible form factor" as a PC that
transforms into a tablet once input device such as Keyboards and mouse are
removed.
Rafael Rivera found some other points of note about windows 8 requirement, which
says that the company will require devices to support a minimum five touch
points, including that the company will require devices to support a minimum of
five touch point which feature exactly five hardware buttons – power, rotation
lock, window key, volume-up and volume-down. And Pressing the window Key plus
power will be the tablet equivalent of ctrl+Alt+Del.
Microsoft has revealed the additional details
about windows 8, which will likely to appear in the second half of 2012.For this
it has used the recent consumer Electronics Show. CEO Steve Ballmer in his
speech states, "People don't want to compromise on what they have today," They
want the best of what they have, and the best of what they want."
Now the thing which is to be seen is that how window 8 will face the challenges
in the market where Apple's best selling i Pad and variety of touch screens
running Google Android. As they will also bring some attractive offers for their
consumers as soon as possible.