(Updated: emails sent in error) Microsoft delays shipments of preordered Surface tablets to November

Updated on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 5:12PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

If you pre-ordered a Microsoft Surface RT tablet hoping to get it on the October 26 launch day, here' a bit of a buzzkill.

Microsoft just sent out email notice this evening stating that the 'The release date for the preorder product has changed. The product listed below will now be available on November 2, 2012.' This means you have a better chance of grabbing your Surface tablet at one of Microsoft's pop-up stores on launch day.

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Nexus 7 gets 4.1.2 update with landscape mode and bug fixes

Owners of the Nexus 7 Jelly Bean tablet might want to go and check out the new 4.1.2 software update that enables the long awaited landscape mode and delivers various bug fixes. This is further proof that Pure Google is the way to go in terms of quick and timely software and feature updates.

Video: A look at HP's ElitePad 900 Windows 8 tablet

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

HP's pro entry into the Windows 8 tablet market is the impressive ElitePad 900 which is Intel powered, offers a 10.1-inch diagonal display and weighs just 1.5 pounds while measuring 9.2 millimeters (mm) thin.  Precision crafted, with an eye toward fit and finish, the HP ElitePad uses stylish, premium materials such as CNC-machined aluminum and Corning Gorilla Glass 2 making it lightweight yet sturdy.

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Video: Sony Xperia S Android Tablet Demoed

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Here's the demo of the Xperia S Android Tablet from Sony. Integrating a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, Bravia screen technology, advanced universal remote control functionality plus all the goodness you get from Google Android Ice Cream Sandwich.

The Xperia S tablet is available now from Sony Stores for $399 for the 16GB version and $499 for the 32GB version, both offer expandability via SD Card.

First impressions are that it is improved over last year's plastic model. Design is more subtle, there is an aluminium component that gives it a more premium feel while keeping the weight low. Sony is also launching a gamut of accompanying docks, cases and connectors to expand the ecosystem. The Xperia S tablet is also water resistant and is designed to be used in kitchens or by the pool. This could be the first lifestyle-focused Android tablet with some practical use cases.