Microsoft screwed up with the Surface tablet...

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Solid-Stark said:

Good post. I agree with all points.

I think RT is part of the big picture for M$. Imo, the average consumer would buy this tablet thinking it's "Windows" until they try to download some program or understand what the box says. M$ is trying to blur the lines by making everything look similar. RT, 8, Phone 8 all look the same and it's more than just trying to have devices connected in an ecosystem, in my opinion. They have even changed their logo.

The Surface, and other RT tablets are good for the industry, but I agree that it may end up like the Zune. The Surface is about $100 overpriced.

Edit: As far as the Pro is concerned, unless the RT sees a price reduction prior to, it'll be similar to the current Window 7 slates we have in price. M$ did say expect Ultrabook pricing.

we will see what happens with the pro, and surface pricing in general.
Luckily we can just ignore surface for the time being and still get a piece of the windows 8 goodness.

Something like this is much more attractive at its price point than the surface - http://www.ncix.ca/products/index.php?sku=77123&vpn=X202E%2DDH31T%2DCA&manufacture=ASUS&promoid=1481

The asus and acer x86 tablets at 499 also are solid value as is the Lenovo 11.6 intel atom tablet for 599.