Microsoft has taken on Apple’s iPad mini in its latest head-to-head commercial, pitting the 7.9-inch iOS tablet against Acer’s Iconia W3 and, unsurprisingly since it’s all being paid with Microsoft’s dime, finding the Windows 8 slate to be the winner. The advert, which follows June’s battle between the iPad 4 and Dell’s XPS 10, runs through some of the things you can do on Windows 8 that you can’t on the iPad mini.

For instance, Microsoft points out, Windows 8′s multitasking system is arguably more useful than what the iOS offers, particularly when its split-screen layout is used. Meanwhile, Windows 8 can also run Microsoft Office, the company highlights, as well as play Halo.

With a street price of under $300 for the entry-level W3 (down $80 from the RRP) versus $429 for the 32GB iPad mini, you could either call the Acer a bargain or a commercial dud. Unsurprisingly, Microsoft leans toward the former; let us know whether you’re convinced by the advert in the comments.

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