another tablet...

[Morrolan]

...another OS.

Microsoft unveils tablet.

like we need one.

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

[Jedi]

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

[Morrolan]

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]

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]

Surface Pro...

not sure if floor cleaner or outdoor paint...

[nev]

Surface Pro...

not sure if floor cleaner or outdoor paint...

[Fat Bob]

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]

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]

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

[BoD]

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]

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]

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

[Mr Oz]

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

[avatarless]

Mr. Oz is back!!!

[Spike]

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

[nev]

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.