Microsoft rumored to be working on a 7-inch gaming tablet which would be called "Microsoft Surface" and could be the reason why security was increased at their Redmond and Silicon Valley branches.
The tablet is rumored to be using an ARM processor and runs on a modified but heavily stripped version of Windows. The main focus for tablet will be on gaming with only a few non-gaming functions being useable on the device.
Microsoft is also producing the tablets at a separate location than their normal processing plants in order to avoid serious leaks to the media. Parts of the tablet are being made at their Silicon Valley offices which also could explain why security was increased only at these branches.
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Multiple sources have told The Verge that the company is developing a tablet that will include a custom ARM processor and high-bandwidth RAM for use specifically with gaming. According to the source, most of the specifications are already decided on, but may be altered to adopt an unannounced Intel SoC.
This tablet won’t run a full version of Windows, but will run a custom made Windows kernel which may support messaging and other widely used tablet features, however the main focus is on gaming. The sources also claim that Microsoft has developed a secret hardware production process for the tablet which is separate from partners who usually manufacture Xbox consoles.
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