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It's not a bad price considering all the hardware its packing. Priced in line with the 11" Macbook Air, except its also a solid tablet that comes with a pen and has a higher resolution screen.
 
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The specs for Surface Pro look pretty good. The $899 price tag seems reasonable too, considering what Dell is charging for the XPS 12 convertible Ultrabook.

I just hope that Microsoft doesn't screw up the execution.
 
Deeko said:
It's not a bad price considering all the hardware its packing.
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But I don't see what hardware it's packing other than x86 CPU and Display Port? It doesn't even mention the display resolution although I assume it's going to be 1080p. Can someone link to a specs page? I can't seem to find it.
 
gus6464 said:
From the blog post



IVB is current gen so what else could that mean.
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Specs page list 3rd generation Core i5 processor. It's not Haswell, which wouldn't come with an Intel HD 4000 GPU anyway. Plus, it's not ready. Haswell isn't just a CPU/GPU, it's an SoC approach which calls for much more stringent power characteristics on all chips on a motherboard, especially the super small dies that use only hundredths of a milliwatt to do some special task that no one really cares about. Like I said, June/July.

Surface for Windows 8 Pro specs
 
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dagamer34 said:
Buy a bluetooth keyboard? The cover is not required to use it. And I like how people complain about the $110 Touch Cover but are happy to buy a $100 Logitech keyboard for the iPad. Shows you that the Apple RDF is still in full effect.
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Don't be a hyperbole. I don't recall seeing anyone here being happy with a $100~$130 proprietary keyboard of any sort. Except those who are willing to cut slacks for Microsoft no matter what.

P.S. Did anyone really express her/his happniess with a $100 logitech keyboard for iPad? I think you're making up a story. I personally think any $100+ keyboard is silly. (except maybe for those mechanical ones for PC gaming)
 
lopri said:
Don't be a hyperbole. I don't recall seeing anyone here being happy with a $100~$130 proprietary keyboard of any sort. Except those who are willing to cut slacks for Microsoft no matter what.

P.S. Did anyone really express her/his happniess with a $100 logitech keyboard for iPad? I think you're making up a story. I personally think any $100+ keyboard is silly. (except maybe for those mechanical ones for PC gaming)
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Several members of the tech press seem to be in love with it. I'm not advocating buying one. I'm simply stating that the press often gives Apple and Apple-related products a pass and shits on Microsoft and it's incredibly annoying.

I mean, for example, Will.i.am just announced at $300 iPhone camera accessory with a slide out keyboard. W. T. F. And yet the press ate it up because it's related to the iPhone. I'm just disappointed, that's all.
 
The cover isn't required, but it's a big part of how they have been hyping and marketing the Surface. In fact, so much so, that I think making it optional is a bit deceptive.

Ever watch the TV ads for the thing? The entire ad is all about snapping on the keyboard.
 
I think the Surface is a wonderful idea but it is way too expensive for what it offers. I'd pick one up instantly if it was $200. At $300, I'd seriously consider getting one. But $500+ is just way too much compared to the alternatives.
 
Puddle Jumper said:
$899 is a nice price considering the specs, it's a much better value than Surface RT imo.
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Way better value that the RT. I can't wait to pass the news along to the boss. Wanted to get a few to test for work. At this price I think I will be able to get one at work. Cheaper than the ultra books they have been buying.

I think this is an outstanding price 200 dollar more than the IPAD is a bargin IMO.
 
Chiropteran said:
I think the Surface is a wonderful idea but it is way too expensive for what it offers. I'd pick one up instantly if it was $200. At $300, I'd seriously consider getting one. But $500+ is just way too much compared to the alternatives.
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What alternatives are there for a convertible tablet that is compatible with legacy x86 programs out there with stylist support and 1080p screen under 1k?
 
Some people just want to be practically given stuff I guess.

Still, it remains to be seen whether the Surface Pro delivers. It absolutely need good battery life and manageable heat/noise.
 
quest55720 said:
I am thinking closer to 5-6 hours which is very solid for a I5 right now. If you want 8 hours battery life it will be the haswell,silvermount and jaguar tablets next year you will want.
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I think it's pretty obvious the next gen revision of Surface Pro will be a much better tablet. That's not a bold prediction by any means, but it's enough that I would not even consider the first gen Pro, nor would I recommend it to anyone.
 
if people arent buying ultrabooks at $600, they certainly arent going to pay $899 for ultrabooks that dont have keyboards
 
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