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Barnes and Noble Will Not Be Part of Today’s Microsoft Announcement

By Adrian Covert Published June 18, 2012, 10:37 am ET

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Yesterday rumors emerged that Microsoft’s anticipated tablet would be one developed in conjunction with Barnes and Noble. However Dow Jones reported that Barnes and Noble will not be part of today’s event and then the Bookseller confirmed the news to Business Insider. Any new Microsoft product announced today will be entirely its own. [Business Insider]

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