Microsoft: Sorry for European Surface delays, here’s a gift card

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Microsoft has apologized to European customers who had pre-ordered the new Surface tablet for an October 26 delivery only to be left disappointed and empty-handed.

As a means to making it up to them, Microsoft will give every customer who was affected, a €50 gift card (?40) to spend online at the Microsoft Store.?

Customers in the UK and the rest of Europe had been left confused about their delivery after mixed messages filtered through to them.?

Initially, when rumours of a delay first started to emerge, Microsoft began informing customers that there was indeed a problem and that the devices wouldn’t arrive until early November.?

However, a second message was then sent out, including a tweet on the?Surface’s official Twitter page stating: “Customers should expect their devices by the original date given.”

When that date came and went with no device turning up, disgruntled customers began contacting Microsoft demanding answers.

Microsoft has now acknowledged their was a problem with deliveries but that customers should receive their Surface tablets imminently – they will be alerted via email - along with a €50 gift card as a way of an apology.?

The US had its own Surface issues, with Microsoft selling out of 32GB models on its online store.

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Microsoft: Sorry for European Surface delays, here's a gift card originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:15:27 +0000

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Dell XPS 10 Windows RT Tablet Reaches the FCC, Gets Dissected

Dell XPS 10 is a Windows RT tablet, that has just reached the FCC, where it went through a teardown. This product was announced back in August and now it’s time for officials to certify it and test it. This device is a slate based on a dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor at 1.5 GHz.

It has up to 64 GB of flash storage, dual band WiFi (a/b/g/n), and a front 2 megapixel camera, as well as a 5 megapixel rear camera. Upfront here’s a 10.1 inch 1366 x 768 pixel display and the price tag in this case is $500, just like the Surface Tablet. The external photos of the XPS 10 reveal a bulky charger, as well as a proprietary dock connector. The manual of the tablet does mention that you can charge the device via microUSB as well. Dell XPS 10 has a microUSB to standard USB adapter bundled and mini HDMi to HDMI cable, too.

It has a microSD card slot, that supports up to 64 GB of extra storage. The product will start shipping on December 12th 2012, pretty late if you consider that the similarly priced Surface Tablet is available right now.

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Google Nexus 10 Specifications

The official specifications for the Nexus 10 have been announced today.

Despite the delay of Google’s launch event, all the details are now up on their website.

Nexus 10 Specifications

So the interesting points to pick up on, the new 10″ tablet has an impressive screen resolution in packing 300 pixels into every inch (whilst the previous leader only packs in 264).  Again there appears to be no SD storage which indicates this could be a disappointing tend for future tablets.  This is a real shame imo as users are crying out for this.  But it is good to see HDMI output is included on the Nexus 10.

And of course, no new tablet would be complete without a new operating system, welcome to Android 4.2!  Hopefully this means Nexus 7 owners can expect an update in November.

Here is the full list:

• Screen 10.055” 2560 x 1600 (300 ppi)
• WQXGA, HD PLS
• Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2
• Size W: 10.39 in (263.9 mm)
• H: 6.99 in (177.6 mm)
• D: 0.35 in (8.9 mm)
• Weight 1.33 lbs (603 g)
• Cameras 5MP (main), 1080p video
• 1.9MP (front), 720p video
• Memory 16 GB or 32 GB (formatted capacity will be less)
• CPU/GPU CPU: Dual-core A15 Eagle
• GPU: Mali T604
• RAM 2GB
• Sensors Accelerometer, Ambient light, Compass,  GPS, Gyroscope, Pressure
• Wireless Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (MIMO+HT40)
• Bluetooth
• Dual-side NFC (Android Beam)
• Connectivity Micro USB
• Micro HDMI
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Battery 9,000 mAh Lithium polymer
  • Standby: up to 500 hours
  • Music playback: up to 90 hours
  • Video playback: up to 9 hours
  • Web browsing: up to 7 hours
• OS Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Nexus 10 Release Date

The 10″ Google Nexus will be available from November 13th 2012 via Google Play in the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and Japan.

• 16GB edition costing £319 ($399 in the US)
• 32GB version setting you back £389 ($499)

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Android Overload: Google, AT&T, Starbucks join Power Matters Alliance; Unlocked Galaxy Note 2 for $580, and more

• Google shows off the Wireless Charging Orb for the newly announced Nexus 4. [TheVerge]
• Pandora on Android receiving major UI overhaul. Completely redesigned with new social features. [Pandora]
• Google, AT&T, and Starbucks, join up with the Power Matters Alliance. [Electronista]
• Paypal cuts 325 jobs worldwide in new restructuring effort. [WashingtonPost]
• Nook HD and Nook HD+ now available for order in the UK. [NookUK]
• Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 2 only $580 at Daily Steals.

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