14 DAY TRIAL // By making Windows RT, Microsoft tried to charm the ARM crowd, but it mostly failed, which left it with the Windows 8 operating system for x86 CPUs. ASUS intends to cash in on it.
There are many Windows 8 tablets on the market, even if they don't sell that well compared to Android on ARM slates.
Most of them have 10.1-inch or larger screens, however.
ASUS has decided to make a few smaller ones, and release them this year (2013).
No details exist, but I surmise that 7-inch and 8-inch form factors are the most likely.
Also, since Windows 8 tablets typically cost $400 / €400 to $500 / €500, the smaller ones should sell for $299 / €299 to $399 / €399, maybe even less.
ASUS's devices will be pitted against Microsoft's 7-inch Surface and Acer's 8.1-inch tablet that appeared briefly on Amazon last week.
Source: Wall Street Journal