Microsoft's second quarter was solid and the worst fears about the Windows division didn't play out, but the software giant's lack of metrics and color about Surface sales were a bummer.
We all know distribution was an issue for Surface since Microsoft only sold the device in its stores for much of the December quarter. There was also confusion about Windows RT. Surface distribution is just ramping.
Nevertheless, even with Research in Motion's PlayBook sales disappointment the company disclosed units every quarter. Microsoft provided no real disclosure on Surface.
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