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Microsoft Announces New 'Surface' Tablet, New Hardware and Software Based on Windows 8

mdriftmeyer said:
Always the biggest false hood of any platform moving between architectures and one that continues to perpetuate throughout the Industry.
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This depends on how well they do the API. The CLR versions of RT programs should have no issues. Flipping between architectures in CLR land works seamlessly. C++ will be slightly trickier with endyness but any decent C++ programmer will have no issue there.

If anyone can pull this off Microsoft can. If I went back 17 years ago and pulled up a program I wrote in Win32s (preview win32 lib that ran on win 16 3.1 prior to 32 bit window launch) and compiled it on windows 7 it would most likely work.

On the other hand if they do a crappy job with API parity or windows 8 fails on the desktop or the tablet then you are absolutely right.
 
bbeagle said:
I'm amazed at all the windows fanboys on here.

This machine is nothing what I desire a tablet for. I need something to sit back on the couch with and read a book or surf the internet. I don't need or want a seperate keyboard.

I use a tablet to RELAX - not do any intensive work. I don't get this product at all.
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It would be pretty useful for people who actually like to accomplish productive tasks, the business world will be very interested from the looks of it.

Finally, a tablet with a real keyboard, with a real operating system!
 
Macclone said:
I carry the Apple BT in my backpack everyday.
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Is not that big anyways. I only take it with me on long trips; for regular mobile use, I utilize either the on-screen keyboard or SIRI Dictation. Many times I am at places were it would be unpractical to sit down at a desk and use a BT keyboard.
 
Anti-Lucifer said:
camping out for something isn't called crazy - it's called smart thing to do when it's gonna be sold out.

If you stood in line for anything Microsoft, you are one of the dumbest people on the planet. It has nothing to do with fanboism. Fanboism is when you have a huge tattoo of a product on your body.

There is a huge stigma with the brand, Microsoft. You don't get that overnight. It culminates from years of frustrations and just plain garbage. bottom line is people will pay hundreds more for a device that perfectly suits their needs at the moment. They don't' rush out and buy a microsoft product that tailors to everyone and does nothing good at all. That's how Microsoft as a company is. They don't innovate - they duplicate and then they do it with such low self-esteem, it's pathetic.

If you don't see the brilliance in an iPad, you will never understand. So I suggest just sticking with PC junk. I'm waiting for the model that has a fan in it because all that heat is gonna burn my hand.
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Xbox 360 and Kinect says hi.
 
Hysterical.

AbyssImpact said:
This device is way better than the new iPad.
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LOL....... Who's paying you to post on here?

Thanks for making me laugh though. Nothing like being a whore who will sell their opinion against something they don't own, for something that isn't even available yet.....

So exactly how many accounts do you have on this site??
 
I really wanted to give MS the benefit of the doubt so I went to the URL they list in the ad www.surface.com using my work pc running the latest windows and ie and I am presented with.....


An unexpected error has occurred.


FAIL. I mean come on, really, the new site for the new product is down and this is the error. At least my screen didn't turn blue like the old days.
 
bbeagle View Post
I'm amazed at all the windows fanboys on here.

This machine is nothing what I desire a tablet for. I need something to sit back on the couch with and read a book or surf the internet. I don't need or want a seperate keyboard.

I use a tablet to RELAX - not do any intensive work. I don't get this product at all.
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Finally a tablet with a full OS, ports, and run flash as a bonus etc... be perfect with wacom. There are some draw backs with a full OS tablet, most likely why they are doing pro and rt.
 
TallManNY said:
Umm, everyone knows that the iPad can dock with an external Bluetooth keyboard right? Brookstones has one built into a case and so do others I believe. You can slip the apple keyboard in your bag if you want as well. And then you have a real keyboard.

But this is clearly what Microsoft had in mind when it developed windows 8. So let's wait for the reviews and check it out. But let's also not forget that apple has keyboards for its iPad. The keyboards aren't a bit deal because you don't need them for a tablet most of th time.
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If I would have needed a keyboard so much, I would have purchased a MacBook Air instead of an iPad. But I don't, so the MacBook Pro stays home working like a Desktop computer.
 
Anti-Lucifer said:
camping out for something isn't called crazy - it's called smart thing to do when it's gonna be sold out.
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Camping out for any phone is crazy and is not smart. If there are any bugs in the product, they will almost for sure be in the first units sold. Example: my iMac. Now my dad knows never to buy stuff too close to release date.
 
Anti-Lucifer said:
camping out for something isn't called crazy - it's called smart thing to do when it's gonna be sold out.

If you stood in line for anything Microsoft, you are one of the dumbest people on the planet. It has nothing to do with fanboism. Fanboism is when you have a huge tattoo of a product on your body.

There is a huge stigma with the brand, Microsoft. You don't get that overnight. It culminates from years of frustrations and just plain garbage. bottom line is people will pay hundreds more for a device that perfectly suits their needs at the moment. They don't' rush out and buy a microsoft product that tailors to everyone and does nothing good at all. That's how Microsoft as a company is. They don't innovate - they duplicate and then they do it with such low self-esteem, it's pathetic.

If you don't see the brilliance in an iPad, you will never understand. So I suggest just sticking with PC junk. I'm waiting for the model that has a fan in it because all that heat is gonna burn my hand.
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I rarely come here anymore, and every time, I'm reminded that people like you actually exist.
 
G51989 said:
It would be pretty useful for people who actually like to accomplish productive tasks, the business world will be very interested from the looks of it.
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That's what a laptop, ultrabook or netbook is for...if this thing is cheaper than the iPad, it will be a hit. If its close to a grand or even around $800 for a 10.6 inch screen and a cheap keyboard? LOL. you can get a full blown laptop with a 17 inch screen for like $500 now.
 
Looks freaking awesome. Going to wait for the verges review and then I'll sell the ipad 3 and pick this bad boy up.
 
Zaphodsplanet said:
LOL....... Who's paying you to post on here?

Thanks for making me laugh though. Nothing like being a whore who will sell their opinion against something they don't own, for something that isn't even available yet.....

So exactly how many accounts do you have on this site??
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So true! I hate shills, specially ones planted by M$!

Oh, and have you seen the new Retina Display Macbook Pro? It is the cumulation of all technological progress up to this point. The dream of mankind, in the sum of the sleekest, most functional, easiest to use laptop ever conceived by the genius perfectioneers at Apple, powered by the Worlds Most Advanced Operating System. Nothing comes close to the power of the new Retina display Macbook Pro. Anyone who says otherwise is a luddite. A hater of technology. A person too stupid to admit he was dazzled by the glory that is the Retina Display Macbook Pro.

Apple makes perfection. Perfection that starts at only $2199 USD.
 
marc11 said:
I really wanted to give MS the benefit of the doubt so I went to the URL they list in the ad www.surface.com using my work pc running the latest windows and ie and I am presented with.....


An unexpected error has occurred.


FAIL. I mean come on, really, the new site for the new product is down and this is the error. At least my screen didn't turn blue like the old days.
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No error for me on firefox.

Anti-Lucifer said:
Right. I also have ten pc boxes downstairs that I can't just throw away. I have to find a recycling place to dispose of them.

My point? You know what my point is. People like you will never understand what saving time is and having less things to deal with in life.

Move along...nothing to see here (esp. this w8 junk tablet)
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You don't know people like me. I have to have a lot of different things being a programmer. I have to program for anything, including Macs.
 
G51989 said:
It would be pretty useful for people who actually like to accomplish productive tasks, the business world will be very interested from the looks of it.

Finally, a tablet with a real keyboard, with a real operating system!
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Wouldn't a 11 in MacBook Air do the same thing ?

With a real keyboard too.
 
2IS said:
And now you should realize they look nothing alike. In case you're confused, having a touch screen doesn't make it an ipad ripoff, because that's about the only thing that's similar... Or perhaps you can tell me which part of it you confused with the ipad? Was it the different size? Different aspect ratio? boxed vs rounded edges? Different material? The magnetic keyboard that ipad doesn't have? Oh wait, that must be it... The magnet right? I'm really curious which one of these striking differences led you to believe its an ipad ripoff? Or are you one of those too stupid to think for himself apple fanboy?
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There is no need to look at any specific details. The overall design looks strikingly similar to the iPad. Has Apple ever made anything (after 2000) that looks remotely similar to an already-existing product? They've found ways to make all of their devices have unique designs and look great (in most persons' opinions). The MS tablet is clearly more than "inspired" by the iPad.
 
Props to Microsoft, they really brought it with their new tablets.

I am definitely planning on getting one of these on release day.

And for anyone saying that the iPad already has BT keyboards, yeah they do, but Microsoft did it better with theirs. It's genius, and beautiful.

Seems like their are a lot of scared fanboys on here, eh?
 
AppleScruff1 said:
I see lots of fear of Microsoft in this thread. Admit it, you're worried that this tablet might be a hit.
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You have got to be kidding... I wish them, windows phone and the whole platform the best. They are laying off across all all divisions right now. A lot of people are about to be out of work, and many more will be if there isn't traction.
 
Carbonic said:
Props to Microsoft, they really brought it with their new tablets.

I am definitely planning on getting one of these on release day.

And for anyone saying that the iPad already has BT keyboards, yeah they do, but Microsoft did it better with theirs. It's genius, and beautiful.

Seems like their are a lot of scared fanboys on here, eh?
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Why not just get a netbook then? It's bound to be much cheaper than this thing, has a real keyboard and a bigger screen
 
Carbonic said:
Props to Microsoft, they really brought it with their new tablets.

I am definitely planning on getting one of these on release day.

And for anyone saying that the iPad already has BT keyboards, yeah they do, but Microsoft did it better with theirs. Genius.
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MS did do it better for this. I wouldn't call it "genius", but I'd call it "This makes Apple look stupid." The Smart Cover is pathetic, and the iPad has to have some things fixed before I will go near one.

But make sure you look at the whole thing first. You haven't even seen the price yet. Remember that the user experience and OS trumps all (usually).

I have a better user experience on a Gamecube than a Wii. And yes, that is taking into consideration the fact that the Wii can play Gamecube games.
 
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