Microsoft might withdraw from CES, to focus on self-run events like Apple

Apple’s success is evident recently, but unlike most other phone and PC makers, Cupertino is not participating in any of the major electronics shows like CES, MWC and CTIA. Now, we don’t consider this as good practice but the company has definitely built a name for itself and its zealous army of followers, so it has the attention and can afford this. Now, it seems its biggest PC rival Microsoft has decided to start following that example. At least, that’s what Mary Jo Foley of the Windows Weekly podcast got as an inside scoop.
Her source claims that 2012 will be the last year when Microsoft will have a big presence at CES with the traditional keynote served to the public by CEO Steve Ballmer... »read more

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