Surface Pro 64GB with 23GB of free space out of the box

[dsgrue3]

timmah said:

dsgrue3 said:

Phone is PC? O.o

I do agree in general with the lawsuits being meritless, but in this case it's important to understand the difference. 28GB/32GB isn't a big loss. 23GB/64GB is a drastic difference. It's the ratio that's the issue. Average consumers will not realize or expect this type of difference because it hasn't been the norm and will feel duped.

Phone is not a PC, as making calls is it's primary function, though Windows Phone 8 does run the same basic kernel as Windows 8 RT. Keep in mind that phones also suffer the same disparity, some portion of advertised capacity is always taken up by the OS. Even an iPod has the same issue.

I get the ratio issue, so it might be good for MS to put an astrisk by that number just for clarity. On the other hand, keep in mind you can easily plug in USB storage or a MicroSD card unlike most other 'tablets'.

EDIT: I just realized that in the middle of the discussion I went from debating pezus, to dsgrue! Funny, it appears that wherever I go, you're always there to disagree with me XD.

Master Pezus had more important affairs. I had to step in. :O

They (PC/Tablet/Phone) makers all need to have legislation dealing with this issue - list free space out of capacity instead of just capacity.