Microsoft surface any thoughts?
06-19-2012 at 07:07 PM
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I seriously doubt it will be able to compete with the iPad. I've used Windows 8 Release Preview on my desktop and it sucks. However, it may not suck as much on a tablet.
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06-19-2012 at 07:09 PM
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ur right
i strongly feel that the W8 ui is more suited for a tablet expreince than you traditional cursor ui
i think thats what MS went out and did with this guy
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06-19-2012 at 07:31 PM
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in terms of OS, it will be superior. Its success will be contingent on battery life and being able to gather enough developer support.
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06-19-2012 at 07:52 PM
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As long as it is priced the same as an iPad, it should do far better in business than iPads. Keep in mind that MS is really pushing metro app development meaning that within a short timespan it should have a massive app base. In addition EVERY windows RT tablet come with FULL office which isnt even available on a Mac, let alone iOS, Android, linux, WebOS, blackberry OS etc. It will also likely come with other basic windows software such a paint/photo editing, basic video editing, a full browser with full flash support (even if it is IE), and windows explorer. Just dont expect to install third party software
It also appears to have an active digitizer making it superior to every tablet except a few android models for note taking.
Android = iOS = a toy, or device of relatively limited use (i have one)
WindowsRT = a limited computer / productivity machine
Windows 7/8pro = Mac OS = linux = full computing experience.
I would say the surface tablet is a very good compromise between a fulling functioning desktop and a facebook/email/book/internet machine
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06-19-2012 at 07:59 PM
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linux = full computing experience.
On what planet?
Linux is about as user friendly, as trying to eating clams while riding a unicycle on wild buffalo's back.
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06-19-2012 at 08:01 PM
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linux = full computing experience.
On what planet?
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Why not? Not that I've used it, but I've heard it's quite popular with computer geeks.
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06-19-2012 at 08:05 PM
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Why not? Not that I've used it, but I've heard it's quite popular with computer geeks.
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It's popular because its free, and its open source.
It will never be popular with the rest of the world.
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06-19-2012 at 08:05 PM
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Linux is about as user friendly, as trying to eating clams while riding a unicycle on wild buffalo's back.
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Is it less user friendly than Windows 8?
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06-19-2012 at 08:05 PM
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I might buy if it doesn't cost so friggin much
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06-19-2012 at 08:09 PM
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Is it less user friendly than Windows 8?
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Besides the annoying metro garbage, its the same windows 7. Since you are a not a Linux user, image Windows where in order to do basic operations you have to use the command prompt, and you'll get linux.
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06-19-2012 at 09:04 PM
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As long as it is priced the same as an iPad, it should do far better in business than iPads.
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according to MS, the higher end unit will cost as much as an ultra book
Last edited by jon.john23 : 06-19-2012 at 09:31 PM.
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06-19-2012 at 09:11 PM
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Besides the annoying metro garbage, its the same windows 7. Since you are a not a Linux user, image Windows where in order to do basic operations you have to use the command prompt, and you'll get linux.
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You either haven't used Linux, or last used it in the mid 90's. There are distributions that are no more difficult to use for everyday usage cases than Windows, eg Linux Mint. I know this because my family, who are not technically inclined at all, are able to use Mint perfectly fine at home.
EDIT: Also, Windows command prompt is absolutely trash compared to a proper *nix shell such as bash. If I had to use cmd to do anything on a daily basis I would immediately ditch that system. Rarely have I actually *needed* to use bash, and the few times I have were also scenarios where if I had wanted to do the same work in Windows, I would have needed to use cmd anyway. There have been many occasions where I choose to use bash rather than a graphical tool simply because it's a lot more flexible if you know what you're doing.
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06-19-2012 at 09:40 PM
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You either haven't used Linux, or last used it in the mid 90's. There are distributions that are no more difficult to use for everyday usage cases than Windows, eg Linux Mint. I know this because my family, who are not technically inclined at all, are able to use Mint perfectly fine at home.
Ok, so I didn't say anything about the software centers, that are full of just barely rated 3 stars that no average user uses. Here's an example: so I Google a little, and find something cool I want to install, but wait, its not in the software center. What do you do? You go to the terminal (command prompt). From the point of view of a casual user, unless they provide full list of commands you have to copy/paste,you are screwed. Yes they started to fix that problem now with links that direct the SC, but hey, Linux has been out there for years, and only now they think about it? And I didn't even mention the often need of compilation.
Another thing that pisses me off, is that in the past decade, Linux hasn't evolved visually. For example Ubuntu, before getting divided into Gnome and Unity in the past couple of years it barely changed.
I can also go deeper into the entire Linux distributive situation and what a giant mess and waste of human resources that is. About the terrible third party software support.... Yeah, basically what I mean is that unless they take the interface "from keyboard to mouse" its never getting over 5% of desktop market.
Also, Windows command prompt is absolutely trash compared to a proper *nix shell such as bash.
Well duh, when was the last time u had to instal a program in Windows using the command prompt? Something that is not being used a lot, doesn't not get improved.... like Linux in general.
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06-19-2012 at 09:42 PM
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sorry for repeat
Last edited by Twinkle : 06-19-2012 at 09:43 PM.
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