"HandyGames has a history of trying new things and seeing what sticks, " said Markus Kassulke, CEO of HandyGames.

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"We do not understand why Google has decided this, " said spokesman Markus Sajemann.

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"It's the Crown's application to adjourn to get Mr Markus to the court, " she said.

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However, Markus Ferber, representing the centre-right EPP group in parliament, said the proposals should be rejected, arguing "there are better ways to save the world than via tax legislation".

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Indeed, Intel's Markus Weingartner, who explained some of the decisions behind the design process, said capable keyboards were a high-priority here, as customers choosing such devices are already forgoing a tablet for that specific feature.

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