Anyone else waiting for Surface Pro?

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I really like Windows 8 on my laptop so far. The only issues I have had on it is one driver that won't update (finger scroll, so kinda a big deal), and the occasional delay when hitting the windows key. One thing I really can't wait to get my hands on is the Surface Pro. I have only got to mess with the RT for about 5 minutes, but really like it. It's obvious in that small time that a touch screen is a must for Windows 8. It's actually quite frustrating that they came out with the bo-bo version of their line first, because they won't tell me when the Pro is actually coming out. Anyone else waiting for this?
 

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Nope.

Going Android.
 

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No.

Just you, then.

Have fun with it.
 

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Nope, not waiting. It's going to be far too expensive for my blood as a tablet. Rather have a full fledged laptop.
 

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I'm interested. The screen is a little small. That's my main gripe for the Surface. I also don't like the location where the power cable connects to the tablet, at least for the Surface RT version. I don't know if the Pro will have the same layout because it's a completely different architecture and different ports.

I do love the keyboards though. Even on the thin one, I was jamming on the keyboard though the thicker keyboard is really nice.

But I'm curious how the mouse would connect to it in terms of the USB ports. I might have to move to wireless mice. But I love my trackball dearly... :(
 

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I've played with the Surface RT, to an extent. It's an ideal size for a tablet.

Having said that, yes I will be getting a Surface Pro in the near future. Actually, a friend and I just decided last night to road trip in a month or so to a Microsoft Store in Washington to check it out.

For probably 800 dollars, have a tablet with the SAME hardware that a comparable ultrabook or laptop has, along with being the MOST ideal tablet that can have a touch or type keyboard that pops on or off real easily; best tablet PC you'd ever need. I would buy a laptop for that money, but they don't do my fancy anymore. Being able to use AutoCAD and Photoshop on a tablet anywhere on the go real easy without dabbling with a keyboard dock and sheer portability outweighs the use of a laptop or ultrabook for me.

At this point, I wouldn't really understand why anyone would buy an ipad or an android over a Surface RT. There is cost involved, versus an ipad there isn't much of an argument. An android, maybe but the tablet app ecosystem I've been hearing is literally just blown up versions of the phone apps and aren't that great. The OS isn't that great. :sick:
 

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I can understand not getting a Surface RT at this point because of how small the marketplace is. But as soon as Windows Store grows, that'll be less of a problem.

But the idea of carrying all my Windows programs around with a true Windows 8 machine... now that's awesome. My laptop has some big programs like Photoshop which can't be done on Android or iOS. Heck, they have Photoshop Touch on iOS and it looks like a joke.

As long as Adobe updates Photoshop to have good touch controls such as pinch to zoom, it'd be unbeatable. Right now, it's kind of archaic to use the zoom tool just to go in and out of a picture.
 

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Hi there
having tested the surface RT and actually liked it although it wasn't "beefy enough" for my need so I was definitely waiting for the surface pro -- however looking at the proposed pricing my answer is now Not any more.

cheers
jimbo
 

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At this point, I wouldn't really understand why anyone would buy an ipad or an android over a Surface RT. There is cost involved, versus an ipad there isn't much of an argument.
Of course YOU cannot see why anybody would do it. For the rest of us, it's a little more clear
1). cost
2). experience of using the iPad.
3). far more extensive app support with the other options today
4). popularity. People want what their friends have, people want what is uber popular.
5). proven track records. The Surface is new, people might be leery about it's long term success.

These are just a few things that seem obvious right off the top to me.
 

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At this point, I wouldn't really understand why anyone would buy an ipad or an android over a Surface RT. There is cost involved, versus an ipad there isn't much of an argument. An android, maybe but the tablet app ecosystem I've been hearing is literally just blown up versions of the phone apps and aren't that great. The OS isn't that great. :sick:
Personally having used both devices, I think the iPad is more superior just because the usability is fluid and easy to achieve what you want to achieve, android OS is just fail after fail, doesn't seem to actually evolve, same stuff with a few bells and whistles, surface RT isn't going to be as demanded as pro version, people want to use windows programs with a windows tablet, the RT is a bad move on microsoft's part, i think they should have scrapped the RT version of the tablet all together (and reserved the OS for other devices using ARM processors), and stuck with the Pro and priced it the same as the RT is now.
 

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At this point, I wouldn't really understand why anyone would buy an ipad or an android over a Surface RT. There is cost involved, versus an ipad there isn't much of an argument. An android, maybe but the tablet app ecosystem I've been hearing is literally just blown up versions of the phone apps and aren't that great. The OS isn't that great. :sick:
Personally having used both devices, I think the iPad is more superior just because the usability is fluid and easy to achieve what you want to achieve, android OS is just fail after fail, doesn't seem to actually evolve, same stuff with a few bells and whistles, surface RT isn't going to be as demanded as pro version, people want to use windows programs with a windows tablet, the RT is a bad move on microsoft's part, i think they should have scrapped the RT version of the tablet all together (and reserved the OS for other devices using ARM processors), and stuck with the Pro and priced it the same as the RT is now.
Honestly, I don't see a use for the ipad other than some content consumption. Trying to make the ipad work like a PC is getting a bird to drive a car, it's simply not set up to do that. Now, for people that do need SOME other things that would call for a PC but not over the top, something in between an ipad and a PC, the Surface RT and Windows RT fits that bill. If I didn't need to use certain programs locally installed, I would just go for the Surface RT, maybe do a remote desktop connection to my home puter when I need it, maybe get a prepaid 4G USB modem. RT is more in general the OS for people that need Office software, USB and expanded storage, but don't need over the top hardware like an i5 for their needs. RT is between an ipad and a traditional Windows PC in terms of capabilities.
 

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I think I might be waiting longer as there is a rumor from a rather credible source saying that next year's Surface lineup will be expanded and probably cost less as well.

Apparently, the Surface RT will go down to an 8.6 inch screen and will use Qualcomm chips over NVIDIA. What would be the Surface Pro might drop the i5 for an AMD APU designed for tablets, with a new screen size of 11.6 inches. A new Surface tablet, called Surface Book, will have an Intel chip and a 14 inch screen.

I might want the new Surface Pro with the APU....

Shoot, I probably have to consider need over want and if I can wait it out.
 

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I don't think you've ever owned a Tablet PC. I've owned 2 of them. A Toshiba M200 6 years ago and an HP TX. The Toshiba was much better than the HP but, at the end of the day, they were both laptops which equates to heavy. The functionality was very good. They both spun/flipped around to become a 'heavy' tablet. When there were no other choices, they served their purpose.

Now that we have the Surface RT and, soon, the Pro, these will truly be game changers. With a quick pull, you can take off the keyboard and you now have a tablet. So, like the Ipad, you can surf the web, play games, watch a movie, etc. Then, when you have to go back to work mode, snap the keyboard back on and do some work. Can't do that with a tablet PC.

It's all about what you are willing to pay for your needs. Do you want a toy? Get an Ipad and save $400 dollars. Do you want to work and play? Get an RT or Pro and be productive when you need to be and play when you can.
 

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To play the Surface Pro is under power with the Intel IGP. To work the Surface pro is under power with the 10" monitor. So for me it's a toy
 

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To play the Surface Pro is under power with the Intel IGP. To work the Surface pro is under power with the 10" monitor. So for me it's a toy

Yes, a toy for some. For others, a laptop replacement but definitely not a toy.

It's all about perspective. If you want to compare it to an Ipad, then the two are just about equal. In all fairness, I would give the Ipad the edge because of the number of apps and better screen resolution. But, both toys get the job done for surfing, reading, gaming. One just lets you work also.
 

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To play the Surface Pro is under power with the Intel IGP. To work the Surface pro is under power with the 10" monitor. So for me it's a toy

Yes, a toy for some. For others, a laptop replacement but definitely not a toy.

It's all about perspective. If you want to compare it to an Ipad, then the two are just about equal. In all fairness, I would give the Ipad the edge because of the number of apps and better screen resolution. But, both toys get the job done for surfing, reading, gaming. One just lets you work also.



Gaming ? what game you play, Solitaire, Farmville ? Even Minecraft suck on an Intel IGP, my point is that you will never replace a Desktop with a toy.
 

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Though I have "8" back on my laptop system I'm not planning to "go tablet" with it. I'm only using it on this machine so I can keep an eye on it as a developer. I've already got iPads and iPhones (which work fine along side my Windows systems) so I don't need any more hardware right now. I've invested a fair amount in the Apple ecosystem as a result. Not going to re-invest in the Windows ecosystem beyond what I use on my desktop type machines. Either version of the "Surface" would just be a money hole to me right now.
 

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Gaming ? what game you play, Solitaire, Farmville ? Even Minecraft suck on an Intel IGP, my point is that you will never replace a Desktop with a toy.[/QUOTE]

Gaming as compared to an Ipad/Android tablet. The experience is the same when playing Words for Friends, Where's my Water, Angry Birds, etc. Essentially time wasters when bored at the coffee shop or waiting for the next meeting.

As a hardcore PC gamer with hundreds of games (Diablo 3, Xcom Enemy Unknown, Bioshocks, Mass Effects, Deus Ex's, Far Cry 3, Crysis 2, etc), you are correct, I would never use the Surface for those. For that, I have my home built, Window 8 gaming rig. You simply can't replace a desktop for PC gaming.
 

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ah ok, in another post I must as miss read as I tough you means you replace your desktop for a Surface as it was as productive for work and gaming.
 

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