Windows 8 Keyboards, Mouse launched

Microsoft Corp. has launched mice and keywords to work in sync with its new software Windows 8 for PC and tablets as it works on its own accessories to compete with Apple's Inc iPad.Microsoft said"the wireless wedge mobile keyboard" is going to cost $79.95, and will feature a protective cover which doubles itself as a stand for tablet. It will also sell Wedge touch Mouse which is pocket size for $69.95. Both will use Bluetooth for connection with tablet or computer. Windows 8, the next version of Microsoft flagship software is releasing in October. It will run on PC and tablets including its own machine, Surface. The mice and keyboards software are designed to compete Apple's leadership in the tablet world and increase the sale of Surface when it goes in the market for sale later this year.
According toRedmond,Wash., it will sell a Sculpt touch mouse for $49.95and full size Sculpt Keyboard at the same price. Both the product will work using a Bluetooth connection. The revenue of Windows fell 13% to $4.15 billion in the last three months till the June end, failing to cover the estimate of the analyst $4.44 billion as per the data compiled by Bloomberg. It was actually the 5th instance in nearly 2 years that the unit has failed to cover the estimate.Apple's iPad promises to remain the worlds tablet leader till 2016 even when it loses some of its market share as said by Gartner Inc. An estimate says that iPad will hold a 46% of shipment in 2016, down from an estimated of 61% this year as said by Gartner. The tablets which run on Google Inc. Android software may reach 37% from 32% till 2016. Microsoft which has no percent of the tablet market till last year is expected to hold 12% by 2016.The percentage is expected to increase as report by Gartner was issued before Microsoft unveiled its Window tablet.
As we've seen, there will be no shortage of tablet / keyboard hybrids on offer when Windows 8 starts shipping this fall. But since those keyboard docks will typically be sold separately, that means you're also about to see loads of third-party alternatives. Not to be left out, Microsoft just announced a Bluetooth mobile keyboard, along with its smallest-ever mouse.My colleague Jeff Dedekker is trying out the new Third Rail System — and he says he's loving it.The Third Rail System replaces all existing charging accessories by offering optional add-on battery power for your iPhone 4 when you need it, and doubling as an external battery solution for charging all other mobile devices.The slim case measures 126.05 x 61.69 x 11.73 mm (4.96 in x 2.43 in x 0.46 in) and weighs only 0.9 oz. It's made of hard plastic with a soft-touch coating. It's compatible with both the AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4.The Smart Battery is a super-slim rechargeable 1250 mAh lithium-ion smart battery that slides onto any Third Rail Slim Case for portable power, and also serves as a stand-alone universal charging solution for any device.