[dba-Tech] MS launch of Surface range

Hi Jim

Of course, such a machine wouldn't be my primary machine for development. What's important, however, is the difference between "it can't" (iPad etc.) and "it can with some limitations" (small screen, less than optimum keyboard, etc.).

I have an old HP Pavilion zd8000 laptop with 17" screen which I managed to get reinstalled with Windows 7, and with an external mouse it can be used for full day work with Access or Visual Studio. But it's heavy and I wouldn't carry it when I wasn't sure I would have to use it.
The Surface tablet will be so light that I can carry it even when it would be likely I wouldn't have to use it, while doubling as a tablet with Metro and the touch interface.

/gustav


>>> accessd at shaw.ca 20-06-12 0:25 >>>
Not that I disagree with you at all but I have been using the very same
argument with regards to MAC equipment. Why not just buy a nice laptop that
performs as good or better at half the price? ;-)

Is looks and having the "right" gear that important?...Isn't development
production more important?

Jim

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> Because it will run (my) Windows applications!

Not if you buy the Windows RT ARM version. You will have to buy the bulkier
Intel version, which cost $700-1000 from what I understand. At that price,
you might as well just buy a nice laptop or net book in my opinion. Or 2
iPads/Androids with a keyboard attachment.

Best regards,
Hans-Christian Andersen


On 19 Jun 2012, at 10:06, "Gustav Brock" <gustav at cactus.dk> wrote:

> Hi Peter
> 
> Because it will run (my) Windows applications!
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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