[dba-Tech] MS launch of Surface range

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

-----Original Message-----
From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Hans-Christian
Andersen
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 10:21 AM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] MS launch of Surface range

> 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
> 
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