Microsoft Surface - The iPad Competitor. Now Launched!

[Ketan]

Originally Posted by gauravdgr8

Sandy, yes the Surface has the USB slot in it. Not sure if it's in the Windows 8 RT model, but for sure in the Windows 8 Professional Release, they have put the USB functionality along with an Intel Processor.

The Windows 8 RT has an ARM processor.

Yes, it has got USB. WinRT version has got USB 2.0 while Win8 pro version has got USB 3.0. He demonstrated that it took about 3-5 seconds for a 1B data (multiple files) to copy from the USB device.

Originally Posted by BBR_SHR

This looks/feels just like a 13" laptop with a touch-screen. It seems to be bulkier than a mac book air. Maybe I missed something.

WinRT is 676g/9.3mm and Win8 Pro is 903g/13.5mm. That makes a real kewl device. iPad thirdgen seems to be at 652g/9.4mm. Macbook will be a different category, much thicker and heavier.

Originally Posted by nvdisdesi

If the tablet can synchronize outlook and other office programs properly i think it should be a huge hit. The only thing i hate about androids and ipad/phones, are the lack of synchronization with Microsoft software ie. if i sent an email through my tablet it would be real cool if it shows up in my sent folder on my desktop and my laptop.

Originally Posted by thewhiteknight

I am able to synchronize my outlook mails and calender with my One X. If I send a mail from my android, it shows up in my outlook sent items and calender items on my laptop outlook are synced with my android and chime a reminder.

I've been waiting for a 'good' windows tablet for a while now with all hopes set for the end of the year. Incidentally, coincides with my birthday also so I'm hoping I would get one of these.

Both will have the same office that can be used same as your windows PC, WinRT may not have some benefits of connecting to domain and some enterprize level features but from the productivity perspective, you will have all the features of office/sharepoint/skydrive/cloud that you have on Windows PC (even more than office mobile that comes with WP7 or WP8 in future).
Looks promising, lets see how it goes.

[punto_]

Finally, its there for pre-order in the US. $499 for the Win 8 RT. Looks great.

http://www.microsoft.com/Surface/en-US

Looks really good. Have been using Win 8 from the first beta and the OS has been awesome. Looking forward to get my hands on!

The major omission is no SIM card option. This is a very bad decision I think.

The only option I could think of when you are on the move with the Surface in India is to use your mobile's data as a wifi hotspot.

Windows 8 RT Specs sheet:


OS
Windows RT; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote). Works exclusively with apps available in the Windows Store.

Exterior
10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37in
1.5lbs
VaporMg casing
Dark Titanium color
Volume and Power buttons

Storage
32GB*, 64GB

Display
10.6" ClearType HD Display
1366x768 pixels
16:9 (widescreen)
5-point multi-touch

CPU
NVIDIA T30 ||| 2GB RAM

Wireless
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) || Bluetooth 4.0 technology

Battery 31.5 W-h

Cameras and A/V
Two 720p HD LifeCams, front- and rear-facing
Two microphones,
Stereo speakers

Ports
Full-size USB 2.0
microSDXC card slot
Headset jack
HD video out port
Cover port

Sensors
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Compass

Power Supply
24W power supply

Warranty
1-year limited hardware warranty

Apps (included)
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview1 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote); Windows Mail and Messaging; SkyDrive; Internet Explorer 10; Bing; Xbox Music, Video, and Games.

[msdivy]

Fujitsu has announced 10", Win8 tablet with AMD Z-60 APU. The advantage x86 based Surface tablets have over ARM based ones is x86 ones have desktop mode. So any desktop application will work on the tablet. Eg, for instance, using BlueStacks application, x86 Win8 tablet can run *any* Android app or game.

Link: Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q572 - http://www.fujitsu.com/in/products/c...tylistic-q572/

[chevelle]

The review for Surface RT is out.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/23/m...ace-rt-review/

Looking at how it can't run legacy apps, i think i will prefer the Win 8 Pro.

[punto_]

Checked the review yesterday and I'm very happy with the Surface. Need to see how RT apps come up. I'm sure devs will be embracing the new platform. For an average user qho uses the computer for browsing and video RT should suffice.

[msdivy]

Microsoft got it wrong ! Oprah promoting Surface via iPad ...

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/11/op...-from-an-ipad/