Quite true. But posting it a dozen times in 2 pages of this thread is a bit much. But I guess I should consider his age and not take it seriously.
Point taken.
Quite true. But posting it a dozen times in 2 pages of this thread is a bit much. But I guess I should consider his age and not take it seriously.
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You're arguing that their software is bad by talking about a UI.
You do know hardware is different from software, right? Because the biggest complaint about Microsoft generally doesn't come about how the Surface 2 is running bad hardware. It generally is about ... the software.
I still believe that the iPad has a long ways to go before it's really useful for my tastes, it's overly simplistic and lacks any real customization I wish it had. And with all iOS devices, I really hate that it's bound to using iTunes which IMHO is a terrible application that really needs a makeover.
The Surface has a couple of issues I don't like. First the cost, then the Microsoft UI (based off Win8) is confusing and IMHO doesn't look "clean".
The second ad, the one about multiple user accounts and usage monitoring makes a very big point. The reason why Apple has not implementes this is, I guess, to sell more iPads, since it should be fairly simple to implement. That alone would make me seriously consider a Surface, specially with kids in the house.
Hopefully the competition will keep making better, more open products. That will benefit everyone.
Apple would like you to buy separate iPads for each of your children. Don't you want each of your kids to have their very own iPad?The more children you have the more money Apple makes.
It would be very easy to add multiple user accounts to iOS. Apple would probably lose money by doing it though. So don't hold your breath.
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l got a kick out of them comparing the ipad to a pencil...
Well, the Surface 1 was more than a bit underpowered for its time. But now that the Surface 2 is out, the only thing people have to complain about is the lack of apps. Metro on a tablet is about as solid an experience as you can ask for.
UI is part of the software ...
By the way you said that Microsoft hardware is generally good, and I don't agree again.
You know about XBOX360 (I had TWO changed in one year and half before the one working in my home now, and it was a very spread issue), but as an old user I can remember several other devices like the sidewinder joystick (very expensive), the Kin and at least one high-end webcam ...
Microsoft is not an hardware brand. Surface is not a bad device, specs wise, but in my opinion is not well designed at all.
I'm using a Surface Rt at times, it isn't that underpowered.
Also, the design of the Surface is amazing.
I haven't gotten to play with one all that much, but one of the worst things I found about it was how long it took to load apps. Sometimes, they'd fire off a second or two, but having to wait 10 seconds or more wasn't exactly a rare thing. It was especially bad when you had the Pro sitting right beside it, which would launch you into an app the immediate moment after you put your finger to the tile.
The RT wasn't terrible by any stretch of the word, but it wasn't as good as it should've been. I think MS left a little too much wanting for that first impression.
Yup. From a purely aesthetic perspective, I think they're the only tablets out that match the iPads on high end build quality and style. They're pretty sleek looking.
That commercial gets bonus points for being narrated by Heisenberg.
Sad thing is that it doesn't take that much longer to load apps on my RT than when I open one on my Air. There's something still not quite right with the Modern UI apps.
Also, by the way, the Surface is sturdy feeling. I love it. I makes jokes about how I could bludgeon somebody to death with it, it's certainly sturdy enough. XD
Say my name.
I'm basing all this off what I saw in Best Buy while playing with one. The one thing I can say about my iPad 3 is that all the basic apps fire right off almost immediately, while on the old RT, things like email and IE would leave me hanging at the splash screen for a few seconds before they'd start running. It's not like "OH MAH GAWWWD THIS IS TAKING FOREVER! STUPID CRAP NEEDS TO GOOOOO", but it was noticeable.
That's magnesium, man. The preferred metal for race cars and smacking people with.
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You're...you're Applescruff1.
Pretty sad.
Maybe Microsoft would gain more respect if only they could stop comparing surface with iPad. Their focus should be just on the surface. Those Microsoft anti iPad ad's make Microsoft look desperate for customers.
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I'm basing all this off what I saw in Best Buy while playing with one. The one thing I can say about my iPad 3 is that all the basic apps fire right off almost immediately, while on the old RT, things like email and IE would leave me hanging at the splash screen for a few seconds before they'd start running. It's not like "OH MAH GAWWWD THIS IS TAKING FOREVER! STUPID CRAP NEEDS TO GOOOOO", but it was noticeable.
That's magnesium, man. The preferred metal for race cars and smacking people with.
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You're...you're Applescruff1.
You can't really compare the surface RT 1, that's a model that's a year old. Even though I still feel that RT is pure and utter junk, the surface 2 in reviews is lightning fast at everything it does.
Apple would like you to buy separate iPads for each of your children. Don't you want each of your kids to have their very own iPad?The more children you have the more money Apple makes.
It would be very easy to add multiple user accounts to iOS. Apple would probably lose money by doing it though. So don't hold your breath.
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I believe you don't know how advertising works if you think companies don't compare themselves to their competitors.
Typed on my MBA.
That's what I was saying. The Surface 2 is more than fine from what I've seen of it (needs moar appz tho), but really, it's what the RT should've been right out the gate.
It's true that everything is a work in progress, and the next version (usually) corrects the mistakes made with by the previous. But when you're releasing a product that goes against a hugely popular and very entrenched competitor, you can't afford to fudge a bit at the beginning. Not unless you have something hugely compelling to offer that no one else has. Any momentum lost by a botched first release becomes difficult to gain again later, no matter how great your product ultimately ends up becoming.
Yesterday's news? Thats not really a well informed statement. Go into any fortune 500 company and see what white collar workers use - it is nearly universally office on a pc.
As far as the surface, surfing with it and doing email are great.
There is smart, clever advertising. Microsoft are neither smart or clever with advertising. The sole focus of the ad should be on the product. Those anti iPad ad's are very childish and insulting!
Mr Goff, I know the difference between clever and outright dumb advertising.
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