Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Won’t Power On

For those with a Microsoft Surface Pro 2 where it won’t power on, try holding the volume up and then press down on power for about 10 seconds or so, then release power and then release volume up, and then press power on again.

Problem solved.

Just a quick solution.  It just happened to me and I was trying everything to unbrick the thing.  Anyway, it’s not like I haven’t had to hard reset the iPad or Nexus before, either.  And now that I know how… eh, it’s part of the user experience.  LOL

AAPL - Apple Stock and Event Dates

It's amazing to watch AAPL - Apple stock whenever the company has a big news event.  Whether it is an earnings report or a product announcement, the stock seems to move in the opposite direction of the recent trend.  

I didn't fact check this, but doesn't it seem like if the stock has been moving up, the stock is sold off after the big event?   That's what happened this week after the iPhone 5S and 5C news. 

I think the new iPhones are offering some interesting new features that will be popular.  I would expect to see the next version of the new iPad to feature those as well. 

I don't own the stock.  And I do own iPads and iPhones. But I'm also watching for the next version of the Microsoft Surface Pro to see what it will offer. Sept 23 for MSFT news...

Microsoft Surface Pro to Launch Feb 9th

Microsoft - $MSFT to launch the Surface Pro tablet in February for $899, and that's without the keyboard. If a few quarters from now, new Kings/SuperSonics owner Steve Ballmer can't figure out why these things aren't selling while iPads are flying off the shelves, maybe it's the price point.

 

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Microsoft 23-Year Win Streak Over!

$MSFT sales fall for the first time in 23 years. Feels like the era of big desktops is over and the world has entered the era of mobile computing. From iPhones to netbooks, Microsoft no longer has the buzz.

The good news for Microsoft is that they write the software that runs most of those machines.

CPI Falling Randomosity

• Stocks trade near their daily low on the fears that the world is coming apart at the seams. Stocks are down sharply at midday as economic worries and speculation over the fate of U.S. automakers keeps buyers on the sidelines.
• I know I'm becoming such an iPhone fanboy.  Sorry.  It's like a virus that's overwhelming my system.  With that in mind, check out this funny, "iStone vs. iPhone."
• Consumer prices dropped at the fastest rate on record.  CPI down 1%.  Analysts said earlier concern about inflation risks may soon be replaced by worry about deflation, which also has a corrosive effect on the economy's performance.  Maybe that's due to all those FREE apps in iPhone app store. 
• President Elect Barack Obama selects Tom Daschle as health secretary.  Does it seem strange to you that the guy who promoted change during the election campaign is recycling the same-old politicians?
• Yeah, we want folks with experience next to President No Experience.  I get that and think it's probably a good idea.  So bring in Daschle, Summers, Rubin, et al.  We need folks who have been there.  I'm not so sure of Hillary dealing with foreign policy issues, though.
• Kind of an interesting read about Netflix, Microsoft, and Sony.  Sony has made some of their movie content available to Netflix, for the instant-watching devices.  Well, except Sony wants to exclude the Microsoft XBOX 360.  Because Sony has the PS3. 
• Speaking of, Microsoft's Chief Executive Steve Ballmer on Wednesday ruled out an acquisition of Yahoo Inc (YHOO.O) but said his company was very interested in resuming talks on a Web search partnership.
• Hey, Jason was in a bicycling accident. Stop by and wish him well!  He's one of our favorite financial bloggers!