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Discussion in 'Technology' started by Stackhouse, Nov 30, 2012.

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  1. Stackhouse

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    #1 Stackhouse, Nov 30, 2012
    Anyone compare the two yet, would like to hear your opinion.

    Wife liked the idea of getting the Surface due to MS compatibility.

    Cheers!
     
  2. 483hp

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    #2 483hp, Dec 3, 2012
    I bought a Surface RT on the first day to try. The Surface RT is similar to the iPad in capability where it is a consumer focussed tablet with no significant local storage. You are pointed towards cloud storage. If you are looking for a notebook replacement with the full MS Office I would wait for the Pro version due in January. That will be closer to an Ultrabook.

    The Surface RT is a great device except for two issues that are a deal killer for me. Therefore if you are buying now I would recommend the iPad. Those two things are:
    1. The real performance of the device is poor. Once you really start to use it, it is sluggish and some things take forever. Delays like waiting a few seconds for the screen to update after you hit the scroll keys is unacceptable.
    2. The Windows 8 store is a ghost town. It will take a while to mature and fill out with the apps you are familiar with from iOS or Android.
     
  3. TheBigEasy

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    #3 TheBigEasy, Dec 3, 2012
    They've got a heck of an uphill battle.

    Lots of people bought iPad's when they never had any interest/desire/use for any kind of "tablet" before.

    This is just MS playing catch up.

    I love my iPad for watching movies on an airplane, surfing the net on my couch while watching tv, and a few apps here and there.... But if I need to work on a document, power point, or spreadsheet, I have no desire to do that on a tablet. I use my computer. (and most every other "business" person I know is the same)

    I'm calling flop on this one.
     
  4. Smiles

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    #4 Smiles, Dec 3, 2012
    The Surface is good for Zune users.

    :)
     
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    #5 brownsgolf, Dec 3, 2012
  6. frefan

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    #6 frefan, Dec 3, 2012
    Wait until Jan for the new surf
     
  7. Mr. Francesco

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    #7 Mr. Francesco, Dec 10, 2012
    I've yet to see and test drive the Surface in person. I'd like to check one out.
     
  8. bobzdar

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    #8 bobzdar, Dec 11, 2012
    Don't go windows RT, go for the full blown windows 8 surface devices. I played with the Lenovo Yoga at the local best buy and that, or something similar, will be my next PC/tablet purchase. It runs the full version of windows, has an intel i5 quad core processor so is extremely fast and responsive. iPad/WindowsRT are purely for consumption. The full blown windows 8 surface devices can be used for anything and everything.

    The only debate for me is whether to get a convertible like the Yoga, or just a tablet with the keyboard cover. It's a portability debate, but I'll have to play with some more of them. The iPad is a toy in comparison.
     

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