Acer CEO JT Wang told The Financial Times this week that he has asked Microsoft to reconsider competing head-to-head with Acer and its other PC maker partners by releasing the Surface family of Windows-based tablets. And if Microsoft declines, another Acer executive has suggested that the firm seek out alternatives to Windows.
"We have said [to Microsoft] think it over," Wang said. "Think twice. It will create a huge negative impact for the ecosystem and other brands may take a negative reaction. It is not something you are good at, so please think twice."
"If Microsoft is going to do hardware business, what should we do?" he asked. "Should we still rely on Microsoft, or should we find other alternatives?"
Source: CNET