Microsoft tablet may be with Barnes & Noble

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The rumored Microsoft-branded tablet expected to be revealed today has a surprising partner.

According to the latest batch of speculation, the software giant is going to team up with bookseller Barnes & Noble on the device.

Rumors about a Microsoft-branded tablet first popped up late last week, when a last-minute press conference was announced for later today in Los Angeles.

Of course, Microsoft is not known for its power in the hardware market so this would be a very interesting move.

http://www.tgdaily.com/consumer-electronics-brief/64111-microsoft-tablet-may-be-with-barnes-noble

 

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Barnes & Noble today confirmed that it is not participating

Barnes & Noble today confirmed that it is not participating in Microsoft's hastily-called news conference Monday afternoon, likely making moot rumors that the two would co-introduce a new tablet or e-reader. "We are not participating," a spokeswoman with the bookseller said early today in a reply to questions.

http://www.computerworld.com/s/arti..._of_today_s_mysterious_Microsoft_announcement