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embersyc · 10-15-2012, 09:33 PM

That ad is horrible. I like the one on their website better. Although neither one tells you any specifics. Microsoft sucks at advertising.

I was excited for Surface, but it looks like the pro version won't be out for like 3 or 4 months still. Not really interested in Windows RT since I have Android devices. If I'm going to get a Windows 8 tablet its going to have a core i5 (or better) in it, not an arm processor.

Other companies are beating microsoft to the punch on real workhorse tablets than can actually replace your laptop.

Samsung:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834131398

Toshiba:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834216042

Acer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834215610

All already have release dates for tablets that will be more powerful than most people's windows 7 machine.

While Windows RT is enough for most people so is a iPad, a Kindle Fire, or an Nexus 7. I don't see Microsoft having a ton of success in the low end $200 tablet sector.

10-15-2012, 09:33 PM	#6
embersyc buy another day Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 3,590	Re: Microsoft Surface Ad: Apple, You Got Served That ad is horrible. I like the one on their website better. Although neither one tells you any specifics. Microsoft sucks at advertising. I was excited for Surface, but it looks like the pro version won't be out for like 3 or 4 months still. Not really interested in Windows RT since I have Android devices. If I'm going to get a Windows 8 tablet its going to have a core i5 (or better) in it, not an arm processor. Other companies are beating microsoft to the punch on real workhorse tablets than can actually replace your laptop. Samsung: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834131398 Toshiba: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834216042 Acer: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834215610 All already have release dates for tablets that will be more powerful than most people's windows 7 machine. While Windows RT is enough for most people so is a iPad, a Kindle Fire, or an Nexus 7. I don't see Microsoft having a ton of success in the low end $200 tablet sector.