Microsoft Takes on the iPad Mini in New Commercial

One of the shorter, or should I say more mini, commercials put together in the Microsoft-powered tablet versus iPad series, has just been released. In the commercial Microsoft pits the reported lackluster Acer Iconia W3 against the iPad Mini. Paul Thurrott recently reviewed the Acer mini tablet, and though he couldn't recommend it, he decided it was a good first start at a smaller Windows-based tablet. Read the review here: Acer Iconia W3 Review

In short (or mini), the commercial continues to evolve Microsoft's message that Apple's tablets are good for a couple things, while Windows-powered tablets are full computing devices, allowing owners to mix work with pleasure if they choose to do so.

BTW: If you'd like to reflect on the Windows vs. iPad story so far, check out the following:

Microsoft Shows how it has Leap-Frogged Apple in New Promotion

Windows 8 Tablet versus iPad: The Sequel

Surface RT vs. iPad: Do you Still Think I'm Pretty?

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