Acer, Asustek Computer and Lenovo have unveiled Windows 8 tablets using Intel's dual-core Atom Z2760 while Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Fujitsu, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics plan to offer such tablets, but so far no Windows 8 tablets are available for sale in the retail channels, according to sources from channel retailers.
Although Microsoft and Intel did not respond to the availability issues, the sources pointed out that Microsoft's WHQL certification system is reportedly the reason that the release of Windows 8 tablets was postponed and the machines will not appear until January or February 2013.
In addition to the lack of availability, the sources are also concerned that pricing will push away consumers.
Currently, only Asustek's Windows RT-based tablet, the Vivo Tab RT, is available for sale in the retail channel, the sources pointed out.
No Windows 8 tablets yet available in the retail channel
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Article translated by Joseph Tsai
