New reports confirm past projections that Windows 8 based tablets powered by Intel x86 based processors will launch in October 2012, shortly after Microsoft debuts its much awaited new version of Windows. According to Digitimes sources, vendors expected to launch Windows 8 Intel tablets include Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Lenovo, Acer and Asustek Computer.
Windows 8 tablets powered by ARM processors (WoA tablet) are expected to follow in early 2013. However, Nokia has plans to launch a 10-inch WoA tablet powered with a Qualcomm processor in November 2012, say the sources from Taiwan-based supply chain makers.
Apple is reportedly poised to launch another 9.7-inch iPad in October to counter the Windows 8 challenge and retain its share in the consumer market, but Windows 8 tablets are expected to be widely welcomed by the corporate world that has invested into the Windows echo system over the past two decades.
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