Windows Surface tablet, thoughts?

turbotalon1g · 10-09-2012

I'm totally digging this:
http://www.zdnet.com/windows-8-table...ts-7000005486/

awd-drifter · 10-09-2012

i wonder what the specs are on it. looks promising.

Speedfreak · 10-09-2012

I'd personally stick with an Android based or an Apple tablet. They are leap years ahead in the app market and have already been through a cycle or two of cleaning up bugs in the systems.

Jaei Sun · 10-09-2012

Im planning on one, but the pro version with an Intel x86 processor...

Basically a laptop then running desktop version of windows.

turbotalon1g · 10-09-2012

I'm still doing a lot of learning about it,but the RT version is like an Ipad where you ahve to buy apps thru the windows store and only the windows store and it cannot run anything else.

The Pro version, looks to be a like an ultra small laptop, but I think the price will determine its popularity. I'll keep learning more about it.

**JET** · 10-09-2012

Why not just buy one of the newer really thin laptops? I never have jumped on the tablet bandwagon. If I want portable I will use my phone, if I want to carry something with me I will grab the laptop. I have a blackberry playbook that never gets used and I have used my dad's Asus prime quite a bit (which he has a keyboard and dock for and makes it just as big as my laptop but it can't do nearly as much).

DoughtCom · 10-09-2012

My buddy has had one for about a year now and loves it. If you want a good tablet that can do a lot of things this is a good tablet.

Also the new shell in windows looks like windows 95... good times. I guess they're just trying to force people into using Metro. It's working.

turbotalon1g · 10-09-2012

^Does he have the RT or Pro?

I'm thinking I'd get the pro, i'm due for a new laptop soon anyway....

DoughtCom · 10-09-2012

He has pro. He got it at a MS conference that was for Windows 8 back in the earlier days and has since been updated.

I was referring to the shell in Professional, it's not a big deal but there's no transparent aero anymore, it's just flat boring colors. That's what I'm running for a development machine as of 2 days ago.

mdost03 · 10-09-2012

I think I will get a tablet as soon as ECUFlash/Evoscan/etc would potentially be compatible. Until then, I am good with my phone and laptop.

turbotalon1g · 10-09-2012

Another part of my drive is that I wouldn't have to wait for tuning software to become compatible with android or apple.

But to be honest my old lappy is getting tired, I like it, its almost a cross between a true tablet and laptop.

Jaei Sun · 10-09-2012

^ Same boat, my laptop is now retired, and the desktop machine is 5 years old. Want a all in wonder machine, Don't game (cept on console) just need web/video machine with output to HDTV.

turbotalon1g · 10-09-2012

^X2, I don't really need HDMI but I'm sure I'll run into times that I will want it i'm sure.

October 26th and we will see i guess.

**scheides** · 10-10-2012

iPad. Do it.

A//// Guy · 10-10-2012

LOL for the price of an Ipad you can get a great brand new laptop. Makes no sense.

The new windows tablet looks sweet though and will be much cheaper.

**Goat Blower** · 10-10-2012

I need to get an Ipad, I just wish I could run link on it. My lappy just doesn't hold a great charge and it's super bulky.

turbotalon1g · 10-11-2012

I don't care to get anymore apple products, only reason i have my iphone still is because its cheaper to just use it and not worry about anything.

although my battery needs to be replaced.