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selnor on 26 October 2012
Slimebeast said:
MaulerX said:
I went to the Microsoft store in Times Square this morning and it was packed. I could barely walk! It's been packed since the store opened at 12 midnight. These things are seriously selling like hotcakes (at least here in NYC).

Here is a link to some of last nights mayhem:

http://mobile.theverge.com/2012/10/26/3558810/microsoft-surface-launch-pictures

That could be viral marketers who get it for free in exchange for lining up in a midnight que though.


It sold out 2 weeks ago. So likely actual consumers.



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mantlepiecek on 26 October 2012

Beautiful interface and hardware. But too pricey.



Slimebeast on 26 October 2012
selnor said:
Slimebeast said:
It looks slick, but so do probably all the other pads out there.

I don't understand what the hell Windows RT as OS means for the consumer.

Also, con't you get an Ipad for the same 500 dollars? Or is ipad more expensive?


Without making it IPAD vs RT. 

IPAD doesnt have USB port. And it doesnt come with Office 2013 wich is much better than what apps available for productivity offer. Also to have a keyboard on Ipad I have to charge it seperately and carry it seperately. Also my Xbox controller will work with the RT. Finally RT comes with desktop Internet explorer meaning no more sorry cant play on this device you get on Ipad or Android tablets. 

Yeah, it's a scandal that ipad doesn't have USB. But speaking of USB ports, the Windows Surface should have more than one measly port.

Also, are you listing features on the iPad 3 or iPad 4? Perhaps iPad 4 will have a good keyboard and other features.



MaulerX on 26 October 2012
Slimebeast said:
MaulerX said:
I went to the Microsoft store in Times Square this morning and it was packed. I could barely walk! It's been packed since the store opened at 12 midnight. These things are seriously selling like hotcakes (at least here in NYC).

Here is a link to some of last nights mayhem:

http://mobile.theverge.com/2012/10/26/3558810/microsoft-surface-launch-pictures

That could be viral marketers who get it for free in exchange for lining up in a midnight que though.


This level of denial is astounding.

 

Here is an interesting quote from another Verge artice:

http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/26/3558354/microsoft-surface-launch-new-york

"I spoke to one couple who remarked that they had held back on a tablet purchase due to a lack of Office. I thought nothing of it until I started speaking to more people. Perhaps surprisingly, Office was a big factor for people's interest in Surface with some mentioning that they couldn't live without it for work."

 

 

 

 



selnor on 26 October 2012
Slimebeast said:
selnor said:
Slimebeast said:
It looks slick, but so do probably all the other pads out there.

I don't understand what the hell Windows RT as OS means for the consumer.

Also, con't you get an Ipad for the same 500 dollars? Or is ipad more expensive?


Without making it IPAD vs RT. 

IPAD doesnt have USB port. And it doesnt come with Office 2013 wich is much better than what apps available for productivity offer. Also to have a keyboard on Ipad I have to charge it seperately and carry it seperately. Also my Xbox controller will work with the RT. Finally RT comes with desktop Internet explorer meaning no more sorry cant play on this device you get on Ipad or Android tablets. 

Yeah, it's a scandal that ipad doesn't have USB. But speaking of USB ports, the Windows Surface should have more than one measly port.

Also, are you listing features on the iPad 3 or iPad 4? Perhaps iPad 4 will have a good keyboard and other features.

Speaking of 3. But unless Ipad 4 has a similar built in Keyboard/cover its just not gonna matter. Having to carry a seperate device wich needs seperate charging is not great for on the go. Microsoft really nailed that 1 as far as tablets go. 

It amazed me when I looked at early hands on that RT also came with actual IE full desktop edition alongside its Metro IE brother. Which instantly makes IPAD and Android tablet surfing options far less than RT. I didnt know this previously until I saw it in a review.

IPAD 4 needs to change alot imo to remotely be close to RT out of the box. Because in 12 months with the amount of Windows 8 licenses sold, apps will be growing out the sides of the RT framework.  Devs wont and cant ignore what will be the largest userbase for apps ever seen. What after 2 years 600,000 Windows 8 sold, all versions having access to the same Windows marketplace.



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MaulerX on 26 October 2012
selnor said:
Slimebeast said:
selnor said:
Slimebeast said:
It looks slick, but so do probably all the other pads out there.

I don't understand what the hell Windows RT as OS means for the consumer.

Also, con't you get an Ipad for the same 500 dollars? Or is ipad more expensive?


Without making it IPAD vs RT. 

IPAD doesnt have USB port. And it doesnt come with Office 2013 wich is much better than what apps available for productivity offer. Also to have a keyboard on Ipad I have to charge it seperately and carry it seperately. Also my Xbox controller will work with the RT. Finally RT comes with desktop Internet explorer meaning no more sorry cant play on this device you get on Ipad or Android tablets. 

Yeah, it's a scandal that ipad doesn't have USB. But speaking of USB ports, the Windows Surface should have more than one measly port.

Also, are you listing features on the iPad 3 or iPad 4? Perhaps iPad 4 will have a good keyboard and other features.

Speaking of 3. But unless Ipad 4 has a similar built in Keyboard/cover its just not gonna matter. Having to carry a seperate device wich needs seperate charging is not great for on the go. Microsoft really nailed that 1 as far as tablets go. 

It amazed me when I looked at early hands on that RT also came with actual IE full desktop edition alongside its Metro IE brother. Which instantly makes IPAD and Android tablet surfing options far less than RT. I didnt know this previously until I saw it in a review.

IPAD 4 needs to change alot imo to remotely be close to RT out of the box. Because in 12 months with the amount of Windows 8 licenses sold, apps will be growing out the sides of the RT framework.  Devs wont and cant ignore what will be the largest userbase for apps ever seen. What after 2 years 600,000 Windows 8 sold, all versions having access to the same Windows marketplace.

 

That is HUGE right there. There is even an update available for IE 10's Flash player for Surface. And then people want to argue that the iPad is somehow comparable to this?



Turkish on 26 October 2012

I'm waiting for Windows 8 PRO.



wfz on 26 October 2012

I forgot to ask, did you buy one and are waiting to unbox it, or are you waiting to see an unboxing online?

If you've gotten your hands on the keyboards yet, which one is your favorite? I felt like the thicker one would be nicer since the flat keyboard would feel weird to type on with no buttons.



Turkish on 26 October 2012
kowenicki said:
Turkish said:
I'm waiting for Windows 8 PRO.


Windows 8 pro tablet you mean?


Yeah, those look good.



se7en7thre3 on 26 October 2012

Real tough decision for me, either wait for the dopeness of Surface PRO, or go with this combo
http://www.gamestop.com/android/accessories/asus-tf300-dock-bl-keyboard-docking-station-for-tf300t/100602
http://www.gamestop.com/android/tablets/asus-tf300t-10-in-32gb-blue/100250