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Microsoft (MSFT) Still Dominates Notebooks...for Now (GOOG)

March 15, 2013 8:55 AM EDT

When is the last time you heard that Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) was struggling against Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)? If you're an average consumer, the answer is probably never.

Digitimes points out today that the search giant is lagging behind in one key area: operating systems. Not mobile operating systems, mind you, as Android is the dominant player in that arena. The reference here is notebook and PC operating systems.... More

Microsoft (MSFT) Surface Sales Still Missing Expectations as Consumers Lack Interest

March 15, 2013 7:43 AM EDT

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Surface sales are coming in a little lighter than expectations...

Okay, they're completely missing expectations. Can the public really be blamed, though?

According to Bloomberg, sales for Microsoft's Surface tablet are at about 1.5 million units through the middle of March. That compares with order for 3 million Surface RT units and internal expectations calling for 2 million units to be sold in the December quarter alone.

Microsoft's first foray into the PC... More