Microsoft reveals new logo and branding

Microsoft has revealed its new logo and branding in advance of some heavy product launches in the coming months. The back-to-basics logo and simpliied font seems to mirror the look and feel of the new Windows 8 interface which borrows heavily from Windows Phone (or the user interface previously known as Metro). 

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HP's Windows 8 tablets to feature unique technologies

Screenshot from HP's "Make it Matter" commercial

HP is looking to get back in the tablet game in a big way. Its Windows 8 tablets, which should be available later this year.

"We will be very focused on the commercial tablet opportunity, which is completely under penetrated. And, we have some unique intellectual property that we're going to apply," HP's SVP of Americas sales for HP's printing and personal systems division, John Solomon told  VARS and technology integrator news website CRN.

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Lenovo's Windows 8 tablet shoots for enterprise

Acer may be bellyaching about Microsoft's decision to make its own Windows 8 Surface Tablet, but it seems Lenovo is ready for the challenge from Redmond.  Aimed directly at the enterprise market, Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is 0.39 inches thick and weighs a paltry 1.3 pounds, it is  thinner and lighter than the Microsoft Surface Pro.

Featuring a 10-hour battery life, the legendary ThinkPad construction and 3G and 4G connectivity options, this device is set to smooth the landing of Windows 8 for on-the-go executives or field operatives (and students). No pricing or availability has been revealed but we expect this one to be out in time for Windows 8's October 26 launch

Windows 8 branding and packaging revealed

Image from The VergeIt seems like Microsoft's shift to the newer, cleaner and sleeker design and user interface in Windows Phone and Windows 8 is also translating nicely to their product packaging. The first images of Windows 8 boxes were uncovered by The Verge and show the Windows 8 and Windows 8 Variant boxes which somehow reflect the screen and livetile layouts from Windows Phone. Windows 8 is expected to ship October 26 although the Release Preview has been around for months for anyone interested in trying out the revamped OS.

Source: The Verge