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Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro to cost $899
Posted by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 12/01/2012 11:06 AM | 36 comment(s) ]
Microsoft announced the Surface tablet with Windows 8 Pro will hit the market in January, prices start at $899 for the 64GB version and $999 for the 128GB model, but none of the two tablets come with a keyboard included.
The Windows 8 Pro version of Microsoft's Surface features a 10.6" display with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, an Intel Core i5 "Ivy Bridge" processor, 4GB DDR3, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, microSDXC memory card slot, two 720p HD cameras, stereo speakers, a full-sized USB 3.0 port, Mini-DisplayPort to drive an external screen of up to 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution, a kickstand, and support for Pen input (the pen is included).
The tablet weighs under two pounds (907g) and is less than 14mm thick. Battery life is said to be only 4 hours, just half the amount of the Surface RT, even though the Windows 8 Pro tablet's battery has almost a third more capacity with a rating of 42Wh.
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#4468238 Posted on: 12/01/2012 12:57 PM
Nice tablet that is no doubt, but the price is just ridiculous.
Nice tablet that is no doubt, but the price is just ridiculous.
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#4468282 Posted on: 12/01/2012 02:14 PM
Too much money for a tablet it cost more than an iPad nothing should cost more than an Apple. Maybe this is why they cut the orders in half.
Too much money for a tablet it cost more than an iPad nothing should cost more than an Apple. Maybe this is why they cut the orders in half.
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#4468487 Posted on: 12/01/2012 07:47 PM
Microscam! lmao i seriously hope the next xbox isnt some overpriced, peice of hardware with issue like the 360 when it come out and the surface
Microscam! lmao i seriously hope the next xbox isnt some overpriced, peice of hardware with issue like the 360 when it come out and the surface
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#4468497 Posted on: 12/01/2012 08:00 PM
In contrast to iPad, that's a fully functional PC in tablet form factor. But it needs a docking station, or a few of them. If you want just a tablet, then buy just a tablet - it'll be cheaper, lighter and will have longer battery life.
However, imagine yourself such scenario:
- You have Core i5 powered "tablet", with pen etc that you can use anywhere.
- You have a docking station at your home, where you have monitor/tv, keyboard and mouse and you use it for your regular PC non-gaming purposes.
- You have the same docking station at office and it is you work PC too, running all enterprise Windows apps.
- Basically you'd have your PC with its system and data wherever you go, capable of running both tablet and desktop apps, even Linux on virtual machine.
If you think about it as an iPad or Android-powered tablet, it's nothing fancy; however if it's going to be a more portable laptop variant, then it's awesome, but it'll need a dock or a few of them. In such case, the price is justified.
Too much money for a tablet it cost more than an iPad nothing should cost more than an Apple. Maybe this is why they cut the orders in half.
In contrast to iPad, that's a fully functional PC in tablet form factor. But it needs a docking station, or a few of them. If you want just a tablet, then buy just a tablet - it'll be cheaper, lighter and will have longer battery life.
However, imagine yourself such scenario:
- You have Core i5 powered "tablet", with pen etc that you can use anywhere.
- You have a docking station at your home, where you have monitor/tv, keyboard and mouse and you use it for your regular PC non-gaming purposes.
- You have the same docking station at office and it is you work PC too, running all enterprise Windows apps.
- Basically you'd have your PC with its system and data wherever you go, capable of running both tablet and desktop apps, even Linux on virtual machine.
If you think about it as an iPad or Android-powered tablet, it's nothing fancy; however if it's going to be a more portable laptop variant, then it's awesome, but it'll need a dock or a few of them. In such case, the price is justified.
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#4468503 Posted on: 12/01/2012 08:06 PM
this is not another tablet guys, think about it like a "ultrabook" in tablet form factor, there is a i5/4gb ram, SSD AND a 1080p screen, 899$ is a modest price
this is not another tablet guys, think about it like a "ultrabook" in tablet form factor, there is a i5/4gb ram, SSD AND a 1080p screen, 899$ is a modest price
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#4468513 Posted on: 12/01/2012 08:23 PM
Tablets - The solution to a problem which doesn't exist yet. Yours in 128GB Mico$haft flavour for only $1000 before taxes.
Tablets - The solution to a problem which doesn't exist yet. Yours in 128GB Mico$haft flavour for only $1000 before taxes.
this is not another tablet guys, think about it like a "ultrabook" in tablet form factor, there is a i5/4gb ram, SSD AND a 1080p screen, 899$ is a modest price
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#4468523 Posted on: 12/01/2012 08:41 PM
The battery life is horrible and no keyboard included ! Sorry microsoft I was considering this but it's a total failure to me.
The battery life is horrible and no keyboard included ! Sorry microsoft I was considering this but it's a total failure to me.
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#4468552 Posted on: 12/01/2012 09:25 PM
For this price I'd rather have a nice laptop with all the real capabilities for work or play and non of the inconveniences of a tablet format. The only real use (imo) of a tablet is to dink around on the Subway/Metro - and you can buy a $300 tablet to do that. :?
For this price I'd rather have a nice laptop with all the real capabilities for work or play and non of the inconveniences of a tablet format. The only real use (imo) of a tablet is to dink around on the Subway/Metro - and you can buy a $300 tablet to do that. :?
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#4468617 Posted on: 12/01/2012 11:39 PM
This^
I'd rather blow that much on a pretty darn nice PC.
This^
I'd rather blow that much on a pretty darn nice PC.
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#4468625 Posted on: 12/01/2012 11:52 PM
can see myself picking up something like this if i had extra money to blow. would function like a laptop when i need it to and a tablet when i don't. the price is kinda ridiculous though, esp with such limited HD space.
can see myself picking up something like this if i had extra money to blow. would function like a laptop when i need it to and a tablet when i don't. the price is kinda ridiculous though, esp with such limited HD space.
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#4468629 Posted on: 12/01/2012 11:55 PM
Aren't these Windows RT based products (not to be confused with the Windows updates that are names Windows8-RT-KB(num)-x(64/86))? In which case, they aren't Ultrabooks because you can run normal Windows apps on an ultrabook.
You can get a reasonable laptop for that price.
Aren't these Windows RT based products (not to be confused with the Windows updates that are names Windows8-RT-KB(num)-x(64/86))? In which case, they aren't Ultrabooks because you can run normal Windows apps on an ultrabook.
You can get a reasonable laptop for that price.
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#4468660 Posted on: 12/02/2012 12:34 AM
Such an unreasonable price.
They are trying to be Apple.
I hope it fails so some form of price normalising happens.
Then, it might actually take some sales away from their competitors.
Such an unreasonable price.
They are trying to be Apple.
I hope it fails so some form of price normalising happens.
Then, it might actually take some sales away from their competitors.
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#4468666 Posted on: 12/02/2012 12:39 AM
Is this tablet any better than a netbook or laptop you could buy for $300, 1/3 of the price? Also, it's a rectangular device with rounded corners. Apple may want some money.
Is this tablet any better than a netbook or laptop you could buy for $300, 1/3 of the price? Also, it's a rectangular device with rounded corners. Apple may want some money.
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#4468667 Posted on: 12/02/2012 12:40 AM
only 4 hour battery life?? lmao
I'm still fairly happy with my first gen Ipad. was really considering the original Surface but not reading the best reviews of it and not sure how 16:9 ratio will work in portrait mode trying to read an ebook or e-mags. I much prefer portrait mode on ipad when it comes to reading.
only 4 hour battery life?? lmao
I'm still fairly happy with my first gen Ipad. was really considering the original Surface but not reading the best reviews of it and not sure how 16:9 ratio will work in portrait mode trying to read an ebook or e-mags. I much prefer portrait mode on ipad when it comes to reading.
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Don't think I'll bother.
Really pleased with my customised Galaxy Note 10.1 ( white, WiFi only 16Gb version) Tablet.
OK, I know it costs about half of what the Micro$haft slate costs, but I'm really happy with it.