Electronics The REAL tablet wars are about to start - Page 5

htismaqe · 10-24-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Laptop for work, iPad for basically everything else.

underEJ · 10-23-2012, 02:16 PM

I have been holding out on any new tech items for a while now to see how the surface pro looks. I have a few things I like to do on a computer and unfortunately they all need different hardware. I currently edit and do some 3d and 2d graphic side projects on my 8 year old apple G5, write extensively and watch movies while traveling on my 6 year old sony vaio micropc, read on a kindle, work/home email and browse the internet mostly on my droid.

I would pay alot of money to consolidate. I have been holding out because nothing new has offered to compete with what I currently have while also moving me toward my goal of less devices.

If I could consolidate all but the editing/ CG work (the power needed for that is unique and I'm not likely to find it portable,) it would be worth alot of money to me. The surface pro with a full featured operating system could be the first real contender, though it still falls short of my consolidation goal. If I could make a call now and again from it and made a choice to read on a back lit screen, I could have one mobile device and a monster desktop. HEAVEN.

Sadly, still waiting for the big winner, though I will look seriously at the Surface Pro. I think I probably am their target demographic, but it still falls short of my wish list.

DaveNull · 10-23-2012, 03:43 PM

Isn't that kind of the overall problem with the Surface? It's either an underpowered laptop with crappy keyboard or an overpowered tablet running a desktop operating system.

htismaqe · 10-24-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveNull

Isn't that kind of the overall problem with the Surface? It's either an underpowered laptop with crappy keyboard or an overpowered tablet running a desktop operating system.

Basically.

Having used Windows 8 for several months, I wouldn't touch it with a 10-foot pole.

**notorious** · 10-24-2012, 09:52 AM

I just saw the the Ipad Mini is going to run $329.

L.A. Chieffan · 10-24-2012, 09:57 AM

They should call it the iPad 2 Mini.

The ****ing thing doesnt even have a retina display. Weak sauce apple

Brock · 10-24-2012, 10:49 AM

review of the surface

http://gizmodo.com/5953866/microsoft...=recirculation

WoodDraw · 10-24-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

review of the surface

http://gizmodo.com/5953866/microsoft...=recirculation

The Verge gave it a pretty mild review too, although friendlier than that. Engadget gave a better one, but Engadget has been shit for awhile now.

Perhaps Microsoft should have kept these embargoed for a bit longer.

Deberg_1990 · 10-24-2012, 11:20 AM

heh, in fairness, it doesnt seem all that bad as a pure tablet. The problem is MS is marketing it as more.

Maybe its time to admit theres no such thing as a pure "all in one" do it all device.

Laptops and Dekstops are for productivity
Tablets are for fun.

Nothing wrong with that.

**Buehler445** · 10-24-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

heh, in fairness, it doesnt seem all that bad as a pure tablet. The problem is MS is marketing it as more.

Maybe its time to admit theres no such thing as a pure "all in one" do it all device.

Laptops and Dekstops are for productivity
Tablets are for fun.

Nothing wrong with that.

That's what I'm thinking. I can't imagine trying to plug any formulas in excel without a keyboard. It'd suck hard.

Mr. Laz · 10-25-2012, 11:23 AM

Amazon debuts Kindle Windows 8 app

By Brian Heater posted Oct 25th 2012 12:40PM

With all the hubbub surrounding today's Microsoft event, who can blame Amazon for wanting to get in on the action? The mega-retailer used the opportunity to announce the Windows 8 version of its popular reading app. Interested parties can download the thing for free from the Windows Store, giving them access to the company's selection of 1.5 million titles. The app is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese and offers up good old Amazon features like Whispersync. Amazon also used the opportunity to announce that Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Samsung will be pre-loading the app on their devices. More information can be found in the source link below.

WoodDraw · 10-25-2012, 01:50 PM

A few leaks today on the Nexus 10. Looks like Samsung is the manufacturer choice, which kind of sucks. But I'll wait and see.

kaplin42 · 10-26-2012, 11:30 AM

Just unboxed my RT now, going through the setup process. First impressions on form.

It thin and sleek
Some design like the power remind me of Apple's design, but it's a good thing
The external keyboard connection is awesome.

Will post more after I use it some.

WoodDraw · 10-26-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kaplin42

Just unboxed my RT now, going through the setup process. First impressions on form.

It thin and sleek
Some design like the power remind me of Apple's design, but it's a good thing
The external keyboard connection is awesome.

Will post more after I use it some.

Oh let us know how it goes!

How comfortable is it to use off the desk? Can you just sit back in a chair with it, or does it feel a bit awkward?

What keyboard did you get? One of the touch or type covers?

kaplin42 · 10-26-2012, 01:21 PM

So just trying to explore the device and get used to Win. 8, these are more first observations.

• The external keyboard is nice. It’s touch, but will take a little while to get used to, but I really like it. Way better than anything I have used for the iPad. With this in mind, the way it physically connects is via magnet like the power adapter, and unless you get it exactly right, no external keyboard for you.
• The Win.8 interface is different. Im not sure I like it, but then it’s always hard to get used to something new.
• Much like the iOS, instant on is pretty slick. Apps just pop up and away you go.
• Yes there is an app store, yes it has popular apps, no you won’t be left out in the cold. More apps will obviously be coming in the immediate and long term future.
• OMG, Office 2013 comes with. You mean I can use this as a production device and not just a consumption device right out of the gate. /mindblown
• Forced to use Bing, which I hate. But hopefully that will change soon.
• Can access your Homegroup if you’re already a Win. 7 user. Mega bonus right there.
• Has a full Computer Management section just like all other versions of Windows.

I will be using this as my home mobile device for a while just to see how it works compared to an iPad. So far, I’m skeptically impressed. I like the way they are going with it, I just hope MS doesn’t leave it in the dust like they do so many other things.

10-23-2012, 02:16 PM	#2
underEJ Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Casino cash: $6873141	I have been holding out on any new tech items for a while now to see how the surface pro looks. I have a few things I like to do on a computer and unfortunately they all need different hardware. I currently edit and do some 3d and 2d graphic side projects on my 8 year old apple G5, write extensively and watch movies while traveling on my 6 year old sony vaio micropc, read on a kindle, work/home email and browse the internet mostly on my droid. I would pay alot of money to consolidate. I have been holding out because nothing new has offered to compete with what I currently have while also moving me toward my goal of less devices. If I could consolidate all but the editing/ CG work (the power needed for that is unique and I'm not likely to find it portable,) it would be worth alot of money to me. The surface pro with a full featured operating system could be the first real contender, though it still falls short of my consolidation goal. If I could make a call now and again from it and made a choice to read on a back lit screen, I could have one mobile device and a monster desktop. HEAVEN. Sadly, still waiting for the big winner, though I will look seriously at the Surface Pro. I think I probably am their target demographic, but it still falls short of my wish list.
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10-23-2012, 03:43 PM	#3
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10-25-2012, 11:23 AM	#11
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Amazon debuts Kindle Windows 8 app By Brian Heater posted Oct 25th 2012 12:40PM With all the hubbub surrounding today's Microsoft event, who can blame Amazon for wanting to get in on the action? The mega-retailer used the opportunity to announce the Windows 8 version of its popular reading app. Interested parties can download the thing for free from the Windows Store, giving them access to the company's selection of 1.5 million titles. The app is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese and offers up good old Amazon features like Whispersync. Amazon also used the opportunity to announce that Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Samsung will be pre-loading the app on their devices. More information can be found in the source link below. __________________
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10-25-2012, 01:50 PM	#12
WoodDraw Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Casino cash: $10005059	A few leaks today on the Nexus 10. Looks like Samsung is the manufacturer choice, which kind of sucks. But I'll wait and see.
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10-26-2012, 11:30 AM	#13
kaplin42 Thats Right, Sniff the Glue!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: tubbytronic superdome Casino cash: $10007177	Just unboxed my RT now, going through the setup process. First impressions on form. It thin and sleek Some design like the power remind me of Apple's design, but it's a good thing The external keyboard connection is awesome. Will post more after I use it some.
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10-26-2012, 01:21 PM	#15
kaplin42 Thats Right, Sniff the Glue!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: tubbytronic superdome Casino cash: $10007177	So just trying to explore the device and get used to Win. 8, these are more first observations. • The external keyboard is nice. It’s touch, but will take a little while to get used to, but I really like it. Way better than anything I have used for the iPad. With this in mind, the way it physically connects is via magnet like the power adapter, and unless you get it exactly right, no external keyboard for you. • The Win.8 interface is different. Im not sure I like it, but then it’s always hard to get used to something new. • Much like the iOS, instant on is pretty slick. Apps just pop up and away you go. • Yes there is an app store, yes it has popular apps, no you won’t be left out in the cold. More apps will obviously be coming in the immediate and long term future. • OMG, Office 2013 comes with. You mean I can use this as a production device and not just a consumption device right out of the gate. /mindblown • Forced to use Bing, which I hate. But hopefully that will change soon. • Can access your Homegroup if you’re already a Win. 7 user. Mega bonus right there. • Has a full Computer Management section just like all other versions of Windows. I will be using this as my home mobile device for a while just to see how it works compared to an iPad. So far, I’m skeptically impressed. I like the way they are going with it, I just hope MS doesn’t leave it in the dust like they do so many other things.
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