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Ballmer hints at more Microsoft-developed hardware

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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said the software company will explore opportunities to build more of its own hardware, according to a report.

“It is absolutely clear that there is an innovation opportunity on the scene between hardware and software and that is a scene that must not go unexploited at all by Microsoft,” he said, speaking at a tech industry event in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday.

Ballmer said he still expects Microsoft’s partners to build the bulk of new Windows-based machines, but this is the firmest comment the top Microsoft executive has made regarding more company-developed devices.

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Last month, Microsoft launched its first tablet computer, the Microsoft Surface, and early next year, it’s scheduled to launch a more powerful version of the tablet, running Windows 8 Pro.

That has led to speculation and reports that Microsoft may come out with more of its own devices, similar to Apple’s strategy.

Among the rumors have been a smaller-sized tablet as well as a Microsoft-designed phone.

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