This is the "Pro" model with the tactile keyboard. Easily a replacement for my MacBook Air. It has an i5 Processor and runs both metro and desktop apps, so I can use it as both a laptop and tablet. Best part is, no syncing, ever.
This Windows tablet is sleek in design and makes the iPad and MacBook Air obsolete. The keyboard is just innovative. The magnetic connector is way ahead of the iPad.
This could have been an Apple product.
Apple would never make something like this.
Remember, Apple has probably already prototyped something similar, and it was a disaster, so again, Apple would never release something like this.
Perhaps when iOS and OS X mature to the point of almost merging, and the keyboard and mouse/trackpad become obsolete (voice and body language/gestures for input) would Apple make something similar. (By then, this "Surface" would look dated as a beige box with a CRT does now).
... If you fold the cover back so you can walk around with the tablet, you would be constantly pressing the keys on the back..
Actually, it was announced that if you fold it back on itself it's supposed to turn off the keyboard functionality so you don't get random key presses.
Let's criticise it for sure, but only on the basis of accurate information.
Looks great actually. Not sure why some people here are bashing it. Does it look similar to an iPad? Sure. But it's a very different machine software-wise, and from the looks of it, it'll be much more capable as a laptop replacement with the versatility of a tablet. That sounds good from where I'm at.
I think there may be a nice response to the Intel version as it will run legacy software and is very portable. On the downside, it will be more like a MBA in that can't work too hard due to the heat restrictions. So, people that want a MBP for performance would not be attracted to this hardware. If I had a choice between a MBA and this, I think I'd still go MBA due to it's "out of the briefcase" simplicity, and it instant start up.
However the ARM version may be a much harder sell for MS. First, it''s not expected to be priced less, second, the MS ARM version will have very little apps to begin with.
My take-away is that MS is going to strongly push the need for a keyboard with system 8, Intel version or ARM version. I expect Apple to say, "Why type, when you can talk?"
The keyboard is slick, but nothing we can't get on an iPad
I think overall it's a nice package...at $500 tops.
Also, this seems to be the very definition of Tim Cook's explanation of compromise when you try to merge a tablet and "PC". Not a negative, but certainly a fact.
I really would rather see MSFT do a proper mobile ecosystem between phone and tablet, and not worry so much about windows desktop integration.
What IS the pricing? Odd that they did not announce that.
Frankly, positioning one of these as a mini-notebook will really irritate all of the Windows hardware competitors. This is encroaching on their territory. Bad move on MS's part.
I like the USB. Seriously, iPad is lame for not having it. Not everything can be done wirelessly, there are tons and tons of devices that only use usb, this opens up things a lot... of course, there being no user accessible file system on the iPad is another matter. Anyhow, competition is good. This thing will live or die on how well the OS works in this form factor.
This Windows tablet is sleek in design and makes the iPad and MacBook Air obsolete. The keyboard is just innovative. The magnetic connector is way ahead of the iPad.
This could have been an Apple product.
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Just watched the promo video at http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en/us/default.aspx - looks like something dreamt up by the director for Lady Gaga's Allejandro video...
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Originally Posted by neiltc13
This is the "Pro" model with the tactile keyboard. Easily a replacement for my MacBook Air. It has an i5 Processor and runs both metro and desktop apps, so I can use it as both a laptop and tablet. Best part is, no syncing, ever.
Go for it. LOL...
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Originally Posted by Clamdigger63
You Apple Fanbois are a joke. Coming up with every half assed negative comment you can think off. Hahahaha
Looks like the Microsoft employees are trolling. Won't help.
My macbook air has all that.
Apple would never make something like this.
Remember, Apple has probably already prototyped something similar, and it was a disaster, so again, Apple would never release something like this.
Perhaps when iOS and OS X mature to the point of almost merging, and the keyboard and mouse/trackpad become obsolete (voice and body language/gestures for input) would Apple make something similar. (By then, this "Surface" would look dated as a beige box with a CRT does now).
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Originally Posted by MacCad
... If you fold the cover back so you can walk around with the tablet, you would be constantly pressing the keys on the back..
Actually, it was announced that if you fold it back on itself it's supposed to turn off the keyboard functionality so you don't get random key presses.
Let's criticise it for sure, but only on the basis of accurate information.
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Originally Posted by ssls6
Why would you turn a tablet into a laptop? Wow, that dumb in my opinion.
Priceless.
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Originally Posted by Sensi
Priceless.
It's a slaptop.
Bit like Balmer.
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Originally Posted by Fayt
Looks great actually. Not sure why some people here are bashing it. Does it look similar to an iPad? Sure. But it's a very different machine software-wise, and from the looks of it, it'll be much more capable as a laptop replacement with the versatility of a tablet. That sounds good from where I'm at.
I think there may be a nice response to the Intel version as it will run legacy software and is very portable. On the downside, it will be more like a MBA in that can't work too hard due to the heat restrictions. So, people that want a MBP for performance would not be attracted to this hardware. If I had a choice between a MBA and this, I think I'd still go MBA due to it's "out of the briefcase" simplicity, and it instant start up.
However the ARM version may be a much harder sell for MS. First, it''s not expected to be priced less, second, the MS ARM version will have very little apps to begin with.
My take-away is that MS is going to strongly push the need for a keyboard with system 8, Intel version or ARM version. I expect Apple to say, "Why type, when you can talk?"
My bet is that TALK will win over TYPE.
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Originally Posted by Technarchy
Price is going to be critical.
The keyboard is slick, but nothing we can't get on an iPad
I think overall it's a nice package...at $500 tops.
Also, this seems to be the very definition of Tim Cook's explanation of compromise when you try to merge a tablet and "PC". Not a negative, but certainly a fact.
I really would rather see MSFT do a proper mobile ecosystem between phone and tablet, and not worry so much about windows desktop integration.
What IS the pricing? Odd that they did not announce that.
Frankly, positioning one of these as a mini-notebook will really irritate all of the Windows hardware competitors. This is encroaching on their territory. Bad move on MS's part.
Maybe he has a kickstand.
BUT HOW DO YOU TYPE IN PORTRAIT MODE ON THIS KEYBOARD???
Sorry for the all caps but I just can't help laughing at this silly product.
(my very first post in AI btw)
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BUT HOW DO YOU TYPE IN PORTRAIT MODE ON THIS KEYBOARD???
Sorry for the all caps but I just can't help laughing at this silly product.
(my very first post in AI btw)
Was it shown actually running in portrait mode? Is it even capable of such a thing?
Oh, I thought it was the waiter with our drinks ...
I like the USB. Seriously, iPad is lame for not having it. Not everything can be done wirelessly, there are tons and tons of devices that only use usb, this opens up things a lot... of course, there being no user accessible file system on the iPad is another matter. Anyhow, competition is good. This thing will live or die on how well the OS works in this form factor.
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Originally Posted by neiltc13
Funnily enough I know people who have never synched their iOS devices, still works for them just fine.
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Originally Posted by CogitoDexter
Was it shown actually running in portrait mode? Is it even capable of such a thing?
Man that is very obvious..you CAN'T!
Unless you detach it and there's a way to snap it back while the tablet is in portrait. But then it'll be disproportionate.LOL
The very reason why Apple ditch physical keyboard.
Oh crap the browser has just been hijacked again,
Why is this thing so slow. Darn rescan.exe using 99% CPU again,
WTBF have you been smoking?
A little too thick.
But it's got a kickstand. To keep it from falling over.
Quite a metaphor for the company as a whole.