[dba-Tech] MS launch of Surface range

- Hans

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On 2012-06-19, at 3:25 PM, "Jim Lawrence" <accessd at shaw.ca> wrote:

> 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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