another tablet...

Morrolan · Post by **Morrolan** » 19th Jun, '12, 09:26

...another OS.

Microsoft unveils tablet.

like we need one.

i have no doubt i will be buying one, though.

Jedi · Post by **Jedi** » 19th Jun, '12, 09:43

I does look pretty good, but it's not another OS (it's still windows).

Morrolan · Post by **Morrolan** » 19th Jun, '12, 10:20

Jedi wrote:I does look pretty good, but it's not another OS (it's still windows).

yet it is another OS for tablets.

i like the look and the idea that it will be fully compatible with my computer. i use an iPad at work and there are always some compatibility issues.

the name sucks, though. "Surface", seriously?

Jedi · Post by **Jedi** » 19th Jun, '12, 10:37

Morrolan wrote:yet it is another OS for tablets.

If you want to look at it that way, but the point with windows 8 is that it has a consistent look and feel regardless of hardware, be it phone, desktop or tablet.

Morrolan · Post by **Morrolan** » 19th Jun, '12, 14:29

Surface Pro...

not sure if floor cleaner or outdoor paint...

nev · Post by **nev** » 19th Jun, '12, 14:31

Morrolan wrote:Surface Pro...

not sure if floor cleaner or outdoor paint...

Fat Bob · Post by **Fat Bob** » 19th Jun, '12, 18:43

Finally got around to reading the article.

I was concerned by this sentence: "It added that the Intel-based versions would be offered with either 64GB or 128GB of storage and would have price tags comparable to ultrabook laptops."

Comparable to ultrabook laptops? So 50% more than an iPad?

baloo · Post by **baloo** » 19th Jun, '12, 18:48

The Intel chip version running Windows 8, yeah.

The ARM based chipset, running Windows RT, will be price comparative with the current Tablets/Pads.

Surface Pro - Intel, slightly thicker, full windows
Surface - ARM, thinner, WIndows RT

Sardonicus · Post by **Sardonicus** » 19th Jun, '12, 22:18

I've held out on a tablet so far, was considering Android, will see how this plays out, looks interesting.

BoD · Post by **BoD** » 20th Jun, '12, 00:43

Consistent look and feel.. Sounds good as long the tablet versions don't look and feel like any previous versions of Windows. Looks nice though.

Fat Bob · Post by **Fat Bob** » 20th Jun, '12, 18:18

Is this spec sheet enough for me? Hmmmm......

MS Surface Spec Sheet

Must say, the ideas behind this seem to be what I want in a table. Is it a laptop replacement? Considering I have a computer that hooks up to my TV, that can do all the hard work, my laptop is used for a small bit of photoshop work, a small bit of MS Office work and then web surfing and email checking. An MS tablet running Win 8 should do that - I doubt an iPad or Android tablet brings that too me.

May have to replace the pc under my TV so every is running Win8 though!:D

Fat Bob · Post by **Fat Bob** » 20th Jun, '12, 18:20

Am I becoming a MS fanboi?!??!:D

Mr Oz · Post by **Mr Oz** » 21st Jun, '12, 01:46

Works really well Freezes during the initial demo

They had a few spares just in case!

avatarless · Post by **avatarless** » 21st Jun, '12, 06:38

Mr. Oz is back!!!

Spike · Post by **Spike** » 21st Jun, '12, 17:32

Mr Oz wrote:Works really well Freezes during the initial demo
They had a few spares just in case!

Gotta feel for him. I bought Android and then switched to iPad, simply because of all the entertainment I can download from iTunes. Until Microsoft can offer the millions of downloadable entertainment options that iTunes does, I'll have to stick with iPad. Ideally though, I would like to be all Windows so that everything syncs with my desktop PC seamlessly.

nev · Post by **nev** » 21st Jun, '12, 17:40

Mr Oz wrote:Works really well Freezes during the initial demo
They had a few spares just in case!

Brilliant. I do demos too and I totally know how he feels.

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