Microsoft surface

[springles]

terrible presentation, the tablet crashed a few times and the speakers were boring

? Where did the tablet crash? And I found the presenters to be very interesting (except Ballmer) and passionate.

[dd321]

? Where did the tablet crash? And I found the presenters to be very interesting (except Ballmer) and passionate.

  when they guy in blue sweater went to replace it

[springles]

  when they guy in blue sweater went to replace it

yeah, looking back i am not sure exactly what happened there.  But we are several months away from launch and that one instance is not a "few times" as you said. 

[Name Changed]

yeah, looking back i am not sure exactly what happened there.  But we are several months away from launch and that one instance is not a "few times" as you said.

Wow, you are such a Apple hater that you really are rootin for MS?

I am not a fan of Apple, but I do think they are King in the field of technology. Period

 

[Yeki89]

I happen to really like it.

There is a small problem with it - since its made out of aluminum the outside body blocks the wifi antenna so it doesn't have such a good reception. Also the GPS antenna is blocked, so if you use the tablet for GPS it'll take time to get a lock on location...

The pros of it its has a quad core, its really snappy and smooth. It has a IPS + display - really bright. Its brighter than the iPad 2 (I am not sure about comparing it to iPad 3)
Asus has stopped producing this one a while ago, and now has a new series the TF300T and TF700. The TF700 is not avail yet.

The TF300t is now on sale at Office Max for $349 and the keyboard is also on sale for $99
(BTW - if you buy either with an Amex Open Biz you will save 10% + UR Mall 5x points )

This tablet has the same Tegra 3 quad core processor but its @ 1.2GHz. The display is just an IPS (same as TF101). The body is a little thicker than the TF201 since its plastic... I prob will get this one soon

+1 GPS is terrible!

[springles]

Wow, you are such a Apple hater that you really are rootin for MS?

I am not a fan of Apple, but I do think they are King in the field of technology. Period

All I am rooting for is technology that furthers the user experience and creates pressure on all the companies to produce better and better technology.  I found the surface keynote to be interesting and pretty cool.  some really innovative technology that can only be good for the consumer.

[Galitzyaner]

Wow, you are such a Apple hater that you really are rootin for MS?

I am not a fan of Apple, but I do think they are King in the field of technology. Period

"King in the field of technology"?
Me says, Google.

As far as Apple goes?  ..king in the field of profiting ca$h. 

[moto]

Anyone know the date it will be out?

[Name Changed]

Anyone know the date it will be out?

I was wondering too

Likely soon, as windows 8 is gonna be launched soon

[AsherO]

I was wondering too

Likely soon, as windows 8 is gonna be launched soon

According to this Engadget post the Windows 8 version won't be out until [at least] 3 months later.

[Name Changed]

This doesn't belong here... But no need to start a new thread for this

I just noticed Dell came out with a new 12" Ultra Book, with a convertible touchscreen

Seems cool, likely was designed for Windows 8 - as it comes with Windows 8

[satturn]

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/microsoft-turns-windows-8-surface-tablet-into-a-skatebaord/300864-11.html

[DH Data Recovery]

This doesn't belong here... But no need to start a new thread for this

I just noticed Dell came out with a new 12" Ultra Book, with a convertible touchscreen

Seems cool, likely was designed for Windows 8 - as it comes with Windows 8

Looks really cool

[pointer]

What is the best keyboard/cover alternative?
Not looking to spend so much $$$ on a keyboard.