IFA 2012: Samsung's new Windows 8 devices shake up industry

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

IFA, Berlin ( Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin) -  Samsung fired an opening salvo of Windows 8 devices at IFA today to intensify its commitment to Microsoft's new OS ecosystem. Launched earlier under the new ATIV line were the first Windows Phone 8 smartphone in the ATIV S, the Samsung ATIV Tab Windows RT tablet and the 11.6-inch ATIV Smart PC.

The timing of these releases (along with that of the new Galaxy Note as well as the Galaxy Camera) couldn't have come at a better time for Samsung.

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Microsoft Windows Do or Die challenge just got real

Windows is taking three students and plunking each of them in the middle of a foreign city with nothing but a Windows 7 laptop. No money, no suitcase, no security blanket. To survive, they’ll have to create, connect and share with Windows 7 + Windows Live, while the world watches at www.DOorDIE.ca.

Windows has found a group of quick-witted, connected, street-smart folks from which three survivalists will be selected. Hopefuls will have to convince the DO or DIE community they have what it takes to survive and earn their vote. The final three will then get to bring a friend, a laptop and a Windows Phone for their 10-day challenge while the community follows their progress, cheers them on, and maybe even helps them out.