Survey Results - Microsoft Surface: Will you be getting one?

Tim Corey2-Jul-12 2:16

2-Jul-12 2:16

I'm going to be in the market for an Ultrabook to replace my current laptop soon. One of the things that would be a nice feature is a touch screen. I like the option of having something like a tablet but I don't want to sacrifice any of the features of the laptop. Maybe something like this:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57446641-92/acer-aspire-7-ultrabook-graced-by-gorilla-glass-lid/[^]

So while I won't be getting a Surface, I do like the idea of a touchscreen, especially with Windows 8 coming soon.

No.

Joan M2-Jul-12 0:16

Joan M

2-Jul-12 0:16

I can't find use for that, I'm always with the laptop out there, then the only thing that can be useful is a cell phone with unlimited internet connection that can be shared to the laptop.

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Needs yet another (two) option(s). (Probably needs loads more, actually.)

Henry Minute2-Jul-12 0:14

Henry Minute

2-Jul-12 0:14

"Probably not/Not sure, but if I was going to get a tablet it would/wouldn't be a surface"

Apart from the fact that I probably couldn't afford one, I have difficulty in seeing a personal need for a tablet. Almost everyone I know that has one doesn't really use it except for it's look-at-me function.

In spite of this, if I was going to get one, it would probably be a Surface. Not quite sure why though.

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Re: Needs yet another (two) option(s). (Probably needs loads more, actually.)

OriginalGriff2-Jul-12 1:07

OriginalGriff

2-Jul-12 1:07

Because it doesn't involve iApple? Laugh | :laugh:

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Re: Needs yet another (two) option(s). (Probably needs loads more, actually.)

Henry Minute2-Jul-12 3:23

Henry Minute

2-Jul-12 3:23

That probably has a lot to do with it. Smile | :)

It seems that someone feels that our suggestions for more options inappropriate.

Re: Needs yet another (two) option(s). (Probably needs loads more, actually.)

OriginalGriff2-Jul-12 3:40

OriginalGriff

2-Jul-12 3:40

Dunno why you got a univote for that - compensated.

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I need a light and powerful computer

AlexCode1-Jul-12 21:30

AlexCode

1-Jul-12 21:30

I always carry my laptop around and I really need a full computer not some sort of device to see websites and play Angry Birds.

Until the beginning of this year I always had +2.5Kg transportables... cof cof... laptops. Wearing a suit it doesn't feel good to have a backpack so I have a hand case that after a 5 minute walk begins to be painful (don't forget about the charger brick, papers, ...).

So this year I bought a Toshiba Z830 and the game changed. This is the kind of device we can call a real portable, full sized and powerful machine. I can use it like my desktop, no limitations what soever... specially no trade-off between weight and power.

I'll never buy a tablet (even with keyboard) when I already have a big screen smart phone for the quick browsing and mail and a light and powerful computer I can take everywhere without any problem.

Maybe...

George Danila1-Jul-12 20:55

George Danila

1-Jul-12 20:55

I'd like to get the x86 version, but I don't think I'm willing to wait until 2013 to get one... Might go for a Asus Transformer Book.

Needs another option

OriginalGriff1-Jul-12 19:16

OriginalGriff

1-Jul-12 19:16

"Don't know" or "Haven't decided"

Until we know the price for sure, it's pointless to speculate. $599 or $999 is smack in the top end iPad territory, and with the usual conversion rate of $1 == £1 that makes for an expensive tablet over here. And until I see one, how will I know?

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Re: Needs another option

Aamer Alduais1-Jul-12 20:16

Aamer Alduais

1-Jul-12 20:16

I agree with that!
That option was missing. Smile | :)

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Re: Needs another option

#realJSOP2-Jul-12 1:13

#realJSOP

2-Jul-12 1:13

A laptop is cheaper and infinitely more capable.

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Re: Needs another option

OriginalGriff2-Jul-12 1:21

OriginalGriff

2-Jul-12 1:21

Yes, I don't have one of those either... Laugh | :laugh: