TechHive: Analysts call rumored Nokia Windows RT tablet plans bizarre

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Analysts call rumored Nokia Windows RT tablet plans bizarre Aug 16th 2013, 16:50, by , IDG News Service If true, reports that Nokia plans to release a tablet running Microsoft's failed Windows RT OS are "bizarre" and "highly surprising" according to analysts who think the company should focus on its struggling smartphone business. The Finnish phone maker is going to launch the tablet in September, according to The Verge. The plans, if they turn out to be true, are surprising for a couple of reasons, said Informa Telecoms & Media analyst Malik Saadi. "First of all the OS has been a flop, there is no doubt about that. So the choice to go with Windows RT is bizarre," Saadi said. Just 200,000 Windows RT tablets were shipped during the second quarter, according to IDC. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Media files: windows-rt-trio-100040099-small.jpg

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