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endimion on 20 June 2012
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famousringo said:
superchunk said:
famousringo said:

A 10.6" screen at 16:9 aspect ratio is only 5% larger than a 9.7" screen at 4:3, so not really that much larger in those dimensions. The thickness and weight of the device are more of a concern. The RT version is quite comparable to the new iPad, but the Pro version is almost 50% thicker and 40% heavier than the new iPad. That's really quite a bit, and possibly enough to make that thing a lousy to use off a desk.

 

Not if you plan on using it as a laptop replacement with better mobility and functions as a tablet too.


Here's the thing, and I freely admit I'm speculating based on what I see:

Ultrabook - Good UX on desk

- Good UX on lap

- Terrible UX everywhere else

Surface Pro - Good UX on desk

- Mediocre UX everywhere else

All else being equal, are people really willing to trade a good lap UX for slightly less crappy UX in other places? I think the Surface Pro will be roughly as popular as all the x86-based tablets that came before it. There is a niche market there, but it doesn't seem to have ever amounted to more than 1 million units a year.

got a samsung series 7 slate... it's 1.9lbs i believe.... i use it with one hand holding and one typing all the time (like right now)... i run out of battery before it becomes an issue... and the biggest issue on pc tablets not selling is because win 7 is not touch friendly compare to arm on android or ios... and buying a pc tablet with android defeats the purpose productivity wise... if win 8 delivers and gets some buzz accross business and general customers i have no doubt those tablets would take off