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It’s actually quite funny when the head coach of one of the finalists, wants nothing to do with them. 

danvm said:

AppleExposed said:

StrangeDays said:

MplsP said:

Well, to be fair, several weeks ago, Apple put out an ad saying the iPad Pro should be your 'next computer,' so Microsoft's not the only one blurring the lines. In reality, the lines have been getting more and more blurred for the past several years. Maybe we should start calling them 'tabtops' or 'laplets?'

It’s never been in dispute that iPads and tablets are sub-categories of “computer”. They are computers. Of course they’re computers. That doesn’t mean they’re blurring the lines between what is a laptop and what is a tablet in the way this article discusses. 

Forgot to mention that.

The surface is confused. It doesn't know what it is and who wants it.

I don't think the Surface is confusing.  You use it as a PC / notebook with a keyboard w/ trackpad attached, and detach the keyboard and use it as a tablet.

What is confusing is Apple message.  They tell you that touchscreen notebooks have a bad ergonomic experience because the screen in vertical position  But at the same time they push the iPad Pro + Smart Keyboard as a desktop replacement, and you have to use it in the same way as a touchscreen notebook.  They should be more clear in what position they are with touchscreen devices.

The problem with the Surface as a tablet paradigm, is that as soon as MS decided to put desktop Windows on it, developers never bothered writing software with touch in mind. Most have taken the path of least resistance. Not to mention users whom the vast majority go with what they’re already familiar with. Keyboard and mouse. 
The iPad on the other hand, was born as tablet and software written for it is touch first. Adding a keyboard or Pencil to an iPad is a bonus, not a must. 

davgreg said:

The question I have regarding USB C is who signed off on this dumpster fire. Were Steve Jobs alive he would not OK the mess cables and dongles have become on Apple devices.

Another internet nobody who knows SJ better than the people who worked with him and were his closest friends.

bitmod said:

Coming soon: The completely portless MacBook Pro. 
MacBook battery run out of charge? No problem, the Apple trade-in program will refund you 5% of your previous days MacBook. Or visit an Apple Store daily for a battery replacement for only $599.
Ives: "The completely portless, un-chargable MacBook Pro has let us make it 1mm thinner - revolutionizing the personal computing experience..."
Average Appleinsider commenter: "People who charge their MacBooks daily are a niche market..."

“bitmod” The king of straw men. 

lenn said:

Apple is totally out of control! They are living a very lavish lifestyle while continuing to raise prices on all their products to fund their habits. Just crazy.

tbornot said:

I’d be more happy if someone at Apple would stay home and fix the malfunctioning Bluetooth on the new Mac Mini.

Posts #23 and 34. 
I thought we’d get posts like yours in the top ten. 
What’s going on, are you guys slacking off?