In a bid to give its hardware partners "greater design flexibility," Microsoft has cut the minimum screen specs needed to win a "Designed for Windows 8" logo. Previously requiring a 1366×768 screen, Windows 8 hardware can now be built with a 1024×768 display.
As reported by Ed Bott of ZDNet, Microsoft made the change to its certification requirements earlier this month. To get the Windows 8 logo on these low-resolution devices, OEMs must also include a clear disclaimer that the low screen resolution disables the "snap" feature that allows two Metro apps to run side-by-side.
During Windows 8's development Microsoft blogged that the operating system was designed for screens of about 10 inches and up. Those decisions likely reflect the company's consistent viewpoint that tablets are merely another kind of PC and are productivity devices just as much as they're consumption ones.
Read 2 remaining paragraphs | CommentsAs reported by Ed Bott of ZDNet, Microsoft made the change to its certification requirements earlier this month. To get the Windows 8 logo on these low-resolution devices, OEMs must also include a clear disclaimer that the low screen resolution disables the "snap" feature that allows two Metro apps to run side-by-side.
During Windows 8's development Microsoft blogged that the operating system was designed for screens of about 10 inches and up. Those decisions likely reflect the company's consistent viewpoint that tablets are merely another kind of PC and are productivity devices just as much as they're consumption ones.
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