[dba-Tech] MS launch of Surface range

Peter Brawley peter.brawley at earthlink.net
Tue Jun 19 16:01:20 CDT 2012


On 2012-06-19 12:06 PM, Gustav Brock wrote:
> Hi Peter
>
> Because it will run (my) Windows applications!
You love Micro$oft closed-source bloatware so much? Astonishing.
>
> That turns the machine from a toy to a tool. What a difference. And with the beautiful Metro interface when you use it in tablet mode.

What would be the advantage of that over a light netbook?

PB

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>
> Besides, it is even neater than an iPad. I mailed the pictures to my wife with minimum comments (busy with other tasks) but she ordered her copy right away.
>
> /gustav
>
>
>>>> peter.brawley at earthlink.net 19-06-12 18:37>>>
> On 2012-06-19 4:40 AM, Gustav Brock wrote:
>> Official site:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en/us/default.aspx
>>
>> I want one.
> Why, when you can have an android with all those open source and free or
> nearly free widgets&  tools?
>
> PB
>
> -----
>
>> /gustav
>>
>>
>>>>> gustav at cactus.dk 19-06-12 8:18>>>
>> Very neat:
>>
>> http://www.bgr.com/nggallery/page-320/album-all/gallery-529/
>>
>> I haven't seen that style of an integrated keyboard before. This way the unit actually may be useful for real work.
>>
>> /gustav
>>
>>
>>>>> bheid at sc.rr.com 19-06-12 4:32>>>
>> It looks like the pro model has USB 3 on it and maybe a display port.
>>
>> Is interesting though.
>>
>> Bobby
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
>> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of DJK (John)
>> Robinson
>> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:21 PM
>> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
>> Subject: [dba-Tech] MS launch of Surface range
>>
>> The 'mystery' launch of the MS's new Surface tablet has just ended.
>>
>> Looks interesting - tablet with stand and keyboard.  Thin, VaporMag, but
>> only USB2.  more than one model:  Win8 or RT.
>> Nice design, though no info on battery life.
>>
>> Think I might want one ...
>>
>> John
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