[dba-Tech] 10 reasons I can't wait to get a Microsoft Surface tablet

On 2012-08-20 1:46 PM, John Bartow wrote:
> I'll take it though. I agree with most of what the author states in the
> article.
>
> BTW what difference does closed source OS makes anymore?

Open source seems to deliver less restriction of my choices, fewer bugs, 
a more open apps market, a quicker response/update time all round, and 
more free apps.

PB

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> (Other than price.)
> Android is hardly wavering to open source concerns and iOS?!
>
> And bugs? At times, my android tablet is nothing short of frustrating.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Peter Brawley
> Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:27 PM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] 10 reasons I can't wait to get a Microsoft Surface
> tablet
>
> On 2012-08-20 11:41 AM, Jim Lawrence wrote:
>> http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-reasons-i-cant-wait-to-ge
>> t-a-mi
>> crosoft-surface-tablet/3386?tag=nl.e101
> otoh ...
>
> 1: I don't want a closed source OS on my tablet
> 2: I don't want my tablet to be a full participant in my network
> 3: In a tablet, touch is enough for me.
> 4. I've no desire to create content on my tablet.
> 5: $20 for a 3P kickstand is a small price to pay for avoiding closed source
> OS 6. I don't want to carry a pen.
> 7: For what I want to do with a tablet, 7" is about right.
> 8. I'd like 64GB or even 128GB of microSD space but 32GB is more than I can
> actually use
> 9: Case colour choice isn't interesting
> 10 Closed source + Microsoft's bug history = nightmare
>
> PB
>
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