Lenovo, Microsoft Surface Sure Defeat

Microsoft will sell its own production tablet called Surface. Some PC manufacturers partners reportedly unhappy with the presence of Surface which is considered as a competitor. But Lenovo tablet homemade confident will be able to beat the Surface.

"Although we do not like Microsoft to make hardware, but even if they start a hardware business, we think it only means one competitor to grow again," he added, which we quote from Computerworld, Sunday (19/08/2012).

"Microsoft is strong in software, but I do not believe they can provide the best hardware in the world. While Lenovo can," claims CEO of Lenovo, Yang Yuanqing.

In fact, there are reports circulating that the Surface will be sold only $ 199. If true, Surface could be a big success considering the price is very affordable. Reportedly, the Surface will ship sometime in October, along with the formal introduction of OS Windows 8.

In the past, Microsoft has always been partnering with PC vendors to make Windows-based computer operating system. But for Windows 8, they decided to make its own tablet PC.

Previously, the presence of Microsoft Surface gets resistance from Acer. Taiwanese computer vendor states that the arrival of Surface will have a negative impact PC industry ecosystem.

Meanwhile, No Longer Sharp TV Production ..

Shaharga reportedly considering to focus more on producing LCD panels (liquid crsytal display) so need to sell some business units. This Japanese company no longer plans to assemble the TV.

However, as reported by Reuters and quoted us on Saturday (08.18.2012), Shaharga through his spokesman refused to report. "We are studying a variety of measurements, but no facts to support a newspaper report about a possible sale Nikke Shaharga major operations," the spokesman said.

Shaharga as reported by local newspaper Nikkei, touted plans to sell the copier business units and air conditioning (AC) to be more focused in the LCD market competition.

Nikkei said, as part of the recovery effort, will also do a spinoff Shaharga plant in central Japan, which makes LCD panels for smartphones and tablets, including components for Apple's iPhone and the iPad.

Performance of electronics firms are certainly not encouraging earlier this month, with a declining stock prices at their lowest point in 40 years.

"Shaharga may receive an injection of investment from other manufacturers and factory operational run together, as did the Taiwan-based Hon Hai roPrecision in Sakai plant located in Osaka prefecture," writes the Nikkei.