[dba-Tech] MS launch of Surface range

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:
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> http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en/us/default.aspx
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> I want one.

Why, when you can have an android with all those open source and free or 
nearly free widgets & tools?

PB

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> /gustav
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>>>> gustav at cactus.dk 19-06-12 8:18>>>
> Very neat:
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> http://www.bgr.com/nggallery/page-320/album-all/gallery-529/
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> I haven't seen that style of an integrated keyboard before. This way the unit actually may be useful for real work.
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> /gustav
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>>>> 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.
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> 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