Google Inc (GOOG) Sides With Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) for Once

Google could easily tap any of these three OEMs or form partnerships with others to build a touchscreen version.

The touchscreen rises
NPD estimates that 25% of all Windows 8 laptops sold in January featured touchscreens, and that Google is right to hop on that bandwagon. That’s a notable improvement from NPD’s estimates back in November shortly after Windows 8 was launched when it estimated that 6% of Windows 8 device sales were sporting touchscreens.

Even though Chrome devices can potentially compete with Android gadgets as the line between laptops and tablets continues to blur, Google doesn’t care so long as those users keep on Googling and watching YouTube.

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