| mike_intellivision said: Several factors will go into to whether or not this is successful. 1. Adoption of Windows 8. Businesses which are just now getting to speed on Win7 may not want to move so quickly to an OS that has greater user restrictions and may require new software acquisition. 2. Integration with other devices. There are a lot of iPhones and Android phones as well as many legacy Blackberrys. There are not a lot of Windows smart phones. If you need a Windows 8 smart phone to really make this system work well, people will pass. 3. Value. At some point, something that is priced like a computer but does not fully work like a computer will be replaced by a computer. A tablet can do some things -- but not all things -- that a laptop can do. But it costs about the same. Admittedly, it is lighter and "cooler" but if I have any real work, I know which one I take. The included keyboard and ability to run real software, if it actually happens and does not cause the price to be above what the market will bear, could be a big plus for Microsoft. If it does not and ends up running shallow versions of software, then there is a problem. Mike from Morgantown |
1. There is evidence (though admittedly somewhat anecdotal) that businesses are eager to embrace Windows 8 TABLETS. There are apparently general enhancements to the OS that businesses are wanting.
2. Or it may make them want a WP8 device even more. I've already heard from several people that are looking to get something else next time and it ranks high on their list. Regardless, MS has already proven that they're supporting integration with other platforms through app support. Native support (which is typically a better experience) will only be supported on WP8 devices.
3. The RT version will be more featured than what you find in tablets today (including the iPad), but the Pro version IS a PC. But you're right about pricing. I'm still shocked people have paid what they have for iPad's (including many I know). The Kindle Fire price is fantastic, but the iPad's are crazy expensive. These will be that and more, but it looks like they'll be able to perform about as well as your average notebook (the Pro with ultrabooks). That's pretty amazing stuff.
