Microsoft's computing products have been wrought with havoc after the Coronavirus epidemic has developed. The tech company stated in an announcement on Wednesday that the outbreak has adversely and extremely affected several of their products and that could also lead to releasing the Windows OEM and Surface products later than anticipated.

The outbreak of the coronavirus has significantly affected the products of "More Personal Computing" by Microsoft since it has made the supply chain considerably delayed and decelerated. Due to this event, the company stated that although this would not significantly and substantially cause any problems to the other divisions in their company, the third-quarter guidance that had been established earlier this year, would be missed.

Microsoft announced in a press release that the supply chain is reverting to regular operations at a slower-moving speed than expected at the time of their Q2 earnings call, though they have perceived a powerful and influential Windows demand per what they have anticipated.

Microsoft released its quarterly revenue guidance last January concerning its computing segment throughout its earnings call. Its earnings were around $10.75 billion to $11.15 billion. The company said that the guidance set which includes more extensive than normal range to reflect the indefiniteness that the prevailing issue in China has brought.

FILE PHOTO: Microsoft holds device-launching event in Barcelona ahead of the 2019 Mobile World Congress
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It unveiled that even though the company did not provide a particular revenue range for the segment, it is not anticipating significantly from the segment of the More Personal Computing in Q3. This implies that the release dates of the Surface Neo and Surface Duo, which is greatly expected and were originally planned for late 2020, will be delayed. The fate for the Surface Pro 8, which does not have a specific launch date yet, is also anticipated by the tech enthusiasts to be the same.

The product "Surface" recognizes a moderate revolution over terrible redesigns, but there are rumors that it will begin to accelerate in the following months beyond what Microsoft has proposed for its next-generation laptop and tablets and that includes the Microsoft Surface Pro 8. According to expert reviews, it is rumored and the expected new features will include a tailored chip to improve its battery life, new and different speakers, Type Cover with built-in solar panels, a design evolution, SSDs that can be removed for users who want more memory, improved operating system, and other great and big changes. The rumored price will also be between $1000 to $1200

The adverse effect of the outbreak of the coronavirus in China should be something that is expected to happen. The company's products are mostly manufactured in the country where the coronavirus started around January, China. In the recent news, it has been reported that there are already over 80,000 cases of the virus.

Microsoft announced on Wednesday that they are cooperating with authorities of global health so that they can ensure the safety of their employees from the epidemic. The company provided a classified amount to assist and contribute to the relief efforts for the continuing outbreak in China.