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Microsoft's Surface Pro hits Australia 30 May

Microsoft has announced that it will finally release its Surface Pro Windows 8 tablet to the Australian market on 30 May at an entry price of AU$999.

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No Australian news on Surface Windows 8 Pro

While the US and Canada will see Microsoft's Surface Windows 8 Pro launch on 9 February, Australia sees only a stand-alone version of the 64GB RT model and new accessories join the local line-up.

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Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft makes an aggressive, forward-thinking and bold statement for the future of PCs with Windows 8, and the vast security and speed improvements more than justify the US$40 upgrade price.

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Microsoft's Surface Pro hits Australia 30 May

Microsoft has announced that it will finally release its Surface Pro Windows 8 tablet to the Australian market on 30 May at an entry price of AU$999.

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No Australian news on Surface Windows 8 Pro

While the US and Canada will see Microsoft's Surface Windows 8 Pro launch on 9 February, Australia sees only a stand-alone version of the 64GB RT model and new accessories join the local line-up.

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Microsoft's harsh anti-Google ad 'leaks' onto YouTube

A strong anti-Google ad intended only for internal laughs at Microsoft has mysteriously leaked onto YouTube during Google I/O.

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Xbox One's unexpected pitch: it's the 'dad box'

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Watch the launch trailer for Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

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No self-publishing for indie developers on Xbox One

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Check out this mock-up of the PS4

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XBLA games won't carry over to Xbox One

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How Sony and Nintendo can battle the Xbox One

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The games confirmed for Xbox One

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Xbox One: what we don't know

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Xbox One announcement confounded by Kinect

Users watching the Xbox One announcement this morning found their Kinect peripherals responding as to a voice command whenever the speaker said "Xbox".

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Microsoft's Surface Pro hits Australia 30 May

CNET Rating7.8

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Microsoft has announced that it will finally release its Surface Pro Windows 8 tablet to the Australian market on 30 May at an entry price of AU$999. 2
| Tablets

No Australian news on Surface Windows 8 Pro

While the US and Canada will see Microsoft's Surface Windows 8 Pro launch on 9 February, Australia sees only a stand-alone version of the 64GB RT model and new accessories join the local line-up. 1
Review | Software

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft makes an aggressive, forward-thinking and bold statement for the future of PCs with Windows 8, and the vast security and speed improvements more than justify the US$40 upgrade price. 11
Preview | Software

Office 365

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Internet Explorer 9

This is not only the best version of IE to date, but it will catapult Internet Explorer back into the thick of the browser wars. 18
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Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with Transforming D-Pad and Play and Charge Kit

The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with Transforming D-pad is a must-have for 360 gamers who demand a precise D-pad response. 2
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Hydro Thunder Hurricane

This aquatic arcade racer is fun, fast-paced and features fantastically varied courses to compete on.