<p>People looking for proof that Microsoft is having a hard time convincing consumers to choose its Surface tablet over the Apple iPad can point to the recent actions of a California cat burglar, who broke into a Microsoft Silicon Valley office and stole only Apple products.</p><p>According to reports, the burglar entered Microsoft's Mountain View, California, research and development center sometime during the company's Christmas break (December 19 to December 26, 2012) and stole five Apple iPads worth a total of $3,000.</p><p>Reports indicate the thief took two iPad 2s, two iPad 3s, and one iPad 4.</p><p>The Apple slate-style computers were reportedly stolen from an office where Microsoft workers build software for Apple products, including MacBooks and iPads. Presumably, that's why Microsoft was in possession of so many Apple products.Microsoft Products Untouched by Burglars</p><p><a href="http://www.opposingviews.com/i/technology/thieves-burglarize-microsoft-steal-only-ipads">Keep reading...</a></p>