Hans-Christian Andersen
hans.andersen at phulse.com
Tue Jun 19 12:20:32 CDT 2012
> 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 >> >> >>>>> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com