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Is Microsoft's Surface an iPad killer? Felicia Taylor looks at what could make the new tablet attractive to buyers
LOS ANGELES (CNNMoney) - Upending one of the world's most successful business strategies over the past three decades, Microsoft has developed a Windows tablet computer of its own design.
The company on Monday unveiled the Surface, a PC tablet that runs a yet-to-be released version of its Windows operating system called Windows 8. The device is the first commercial PC that Microsoft has directly designed and sold.
The tablet features many of the now-standard tablet specs, including a 10.6 inch high-definition touchscreen and front and rear facing cameras, which all fit into a 9.3 millimeter, 1.5-pound frame.
But Surface also brings some new innovations to the tablet space. The device's cover, for instance, flips down to become a full keyboard. It features a rigid case built from magnesium, a pen that clicks into the tablet and a built-in kickstand.
This morning on "Early Start," Felicia Taylor looks at the new features on the not-yet-released Surface, and whether it will give Apple stiff competition in tablet sales.
MYB: 'Nerdy' jobs now country's coolest
Christine Romans on a Careercast.com report showing engineering and technical careers finally have that 'cool' factor.
MYB: Legendary investor Jim Rogers says it's easier to get rich in Asia than in U.S., says Obama and Romney not much different on economy
Christine Romans sits down with legendary investor Jim Rogers with the Quantum Fund, and asks him which U.S. presidential candidate better understand the economy. She also asks him if it's still possible to get rich in America.
MYB: JPMorgan Chase CEO testifies today
Chrisitne Romans previews JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee.
MYB: State of the mortgage market
Alison Kosik on a Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis analysis showing housing is still most distressed part of economy.
MYB: Family net worth drops nearly 40%
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) - The average American family's net worth dropped almost 40% between 2007 and 2010, according to a triennial study released Monday by the Federal Reserve.
The stunning drop in median net worth - from $126,400 in 2007 to $77,300 in 2010 - indicates that the recession wiped away 18 years of savings and investment by families.
The Fed study, called the Survey of Consumer Finances, offers details on savings, income, debt, as well as assets and investments owned by American families.
The results, though more than a year old, highlight the marked deterioration in household finances brought on by the financial crisis and ensuing recession.
This morning on "Early Start," Alison Kosik explains that the sharp decline was closely tied to home values.
How Spain's economy and bailout could affect U.S. – Christine Romans explains
Christine Romans on how Spain's banking crisis could affect the U.S. economy.
MYB: Household net worth rises
Christine Romans on a new report showing household net worth rising in the first quarter of the year.
MYB: Millions of LinkedIn passwords compromised – Christine shares tips on the elements of a good password
Christine Romans looks at a massive security breach for millions of LinkedIn users, and shares tips for how you can create a secure password for your online accounts.
MYB: Can Facebook make money from ads?
Christine Romans on challenges Facebook has in getting its users to buy products or services through the social network.
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