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Will you buy one if the RT is ~$500 and Pro is ~$900

yes 115 52.27%
 
no 79 35.91%
 
see resultz 23 10.45%
 
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S.T.A.G.E. on 19 June 2012
endimion said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
endimion said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
superchunk said:
Pjams said:

As a gamer, I still have no idea why I would want this over any if it's competitors, or why would I want it over a PSV, am I missing something?

Why is this a big deal, it's just a tablet right? That's serious question, I have not formed an opinion.

 

Edit: "it's also vital to note that the WinRT variant won't ship with a 1080p panel, but a paltry 1366 x 768" - engadget

Is your PC literally only used for "core" (my emphasis) gaming? As such, then no portable device is probably justified to you as they don't do that.. yet.

As a general purpose laptop/tablet this is perfect. Especially with its obvious eventual massive integration with a desktop PC and for those with Xbox.

Does it take in CD's and DVD's?

for what purpose....??? i haven't used a cd or a dvd beside xbox video games in a decade.... 


You know for CD based programs, etc?

every pc game or piece of software are available digitally.... sometime even for cheaper.... I mean cd and dvd are terrible storage solution.... drives take room battery power and produce heat.... for new ultra portable device you are better off to have SD cards or USB storage solution... it makes more sens.... cd and dvd are the 21st century floppy disk...  by 2020 the only place you'll find one is on desktops and mostly because companies will need for old cd or dvd they still have....

but if people really want one you can find cd dvd rw combo external for 20 bucks or so.... so really a non issue here.... i almost bought one the other day thought about it for 10 min and realized i have no disc to put in (beside the couple dvds i never watch anymore) instead i'm gonna get that http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=740

i seriously wonder why people keep buying productivity software on dvd or cd when you can have all of them on a single storage device.... do people really love the office or creative suite box art that much??? 


The same reason people would rather buy disc based games. True ownership.



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Panama on 19 June 2012

Will it be completely app based like iOS and Android or can I put programs that a standard desktop can run onto it? That would be very tempting.



Fumanchu on 19 June 2012
Panama said:
Will it be completely app based like iOS and Android or can I put programs that a standard desktop can run onto it? That would be very tempting.

I know for certain that the Windows 8 Pro version (core i5) - can run all Windows software.

I don't quite know the limitations with Windows RT - (ARM processor version).  I'm assuming it's limited to the Metro UI marketplace apps, which will be more focused around the touchscreen.



superchunk on 19 June 2012
Fumanchu said:
I'd like to know more about the software restrictions with Windows 8 RT. Is there a list available of compatible software?

I understand it will be more akin to Windows Mobile Phone 8 (if not the same?), does this mean Metro UI downloadable apps only?

Thanks in advance.


MS hasn't clarified this yet, but my guess would be yes, it will be essentially winphone8 and simply be tied to that store.



DirtyP2002 on 19 June 2012
Fumanchu said:
Panama said:
Will it be completely app based like iOS and Android or can I put programs that a standard desktop can run onto it? That would be very tempting.

I know for certain that the Windows 8 Pro version (core i5) - can run all Windows software.

I don't quite know the limitations with Windows RT - (ARM processor version).  I'm assuming it's limited to the Metro UI marketplace apps, which will be more focused around the touchscreen.


RT will run MS office, which is very good news and might indicate future software support. 


Will this be included in the Windows division or the EDD? That is the elephant in the room my friends. Last Q results for the EDD had a pretty big increase in R&D and everybody thought this was for Xbox 3.



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cyberninja45 on 19 June 2012

I wonder if it can run Steam.



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foxtail on 19 June 2012

^^I guess technically the Windows 8 Pro version (x64) version could run Steam but the GPU is limiting.



Chark on 19 June 2012
cyberninja45 said:

I wonder if it can run Steam.


The Windows 8 Pro can since its a PC, I highly doubt Windows RT will run something like that. You're best off expecting WP7/iOS/Android type functionality with generational improvements. Pro is a laptop that folds up into a tablet while RT is a tablet with a keyboard cover. The tech in this looks damn sexy.



Before the PS3 everyone was nice to me :(

YukanaSenix on 19 June 2012

I don't know who needs that "AWESOME PIECE OF HARDWARE!!!"

At home you have a gaming PC
If you're not at home you have a Smartphone - Iphone and Samsung Phones can do the things you need to do if you are not at home.They can even emulate PS1 and N64 games perfectly.
If you don't care for weight you have a gaming LapTop that can do EVERYTHING a Macbook or this AWESOME THING can do.
And if i pay 1000$ for a gaming laptop that can play EVERYTHING from games to programs or 600 for a piece that can't max out Battlefield 3 and isn't even a status symbol in the "cool kids world" isn't even a choice.
Rich kids who want to be cool at school go for a MacBook and smart kids who want to do something with their piece of hardware buy a gaming laptop.



DirtyP2002 on 19 June 2012
YukanaSenix said:
I don't know who needs that "AWESOME PIECE OF HARDWARE!!!"

At home you have a gaming PC
If you're not at home you have a Smartphone - Iphone and Samsung Phones can do the things you need to do if you are not at home.They can even emulate PS1 and N64 games perfectly.
If you don't care for weight you have a gaming LapTop that can do EVERYTHING a Macbook or this AWESOME THING can do.
And if i pay 1000$ for a gaming laptop that can play EVERYTHING from games to programs or 600 for a piece that can't max out Battlefield 3 and isn't even a status symbol in the "cool kids world" isn't even a choice.
Rich kids who want to be cool at school go for a MacBook and smart kids who want to do something with their piece of hardware buy a gaming laptop.


Still, tablets are here to stay. They are freaking successful



Imagine not having GamePass on your console...