Who's buying a Microsoft Surface?

[xxMATTGxx]

First Microsoft Surface TV Advert:

[GommeInc]

First Microsoft Surface TV Advert:

*snip*

That's such a weird yet cool advert The only problem is that if it appears all the time on television you will end up hating it, but only because it's loud.

Not long now until any useful, decision making information comes out.

[xxMATTGxx]

After announcing its Surface tablets nearly four months ago, Microsoft has now unveiled the pricing for both of its ARM-based Surface RT tablets at its Microsoft online stores. The 10.6-inch Surface, powered by Windows RT, will go on sale on October 26th and will be priced starting at $499 for the 32GB version without Touch Cover and $599 for the 64GB model. A 32GB version will be offered for $599 with a Touch Cover included. The 9.3mm thin tablet weighs just 1.5lbs and includes a built-in kickstand and vapor-deposited (PVD) magnesium case.

Microsoft listed its Surface pricing at its online Microsoft Store this morning, indicating that pre-orders will be available shortly. Microsoft's advertizing campaign for its Surface devices has already kicked off, with Surface street art spotted in a number of US cities over the past few weeks. The software maker will hold a Surface reception event for press and analysts on October 25th, and some of the company's holiday pop-up stores will open at midnight on October 26th to start selling the tablets.

http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/16/3...g-availability


Hmmm at the pricing, not quite sure how they can get away with the price for the surface type cover. Seems a bit high? The general prices of the tablet was most likely expected but would have been sweet if it was less.

[mrwoooooooo]

too expensive!

[xxMATTGxx]

16GB iPad = $499

32GB Surface = $499

Meh. I guess the Surface Pro will be even higher?

[HotelUser]

http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/16/3...g-availability


Hmmm at the pricing, not quite sure how they can get away with the price for the surface type cover. Seems a bit high? The general prices of the tablet was most likely expected but would have been sweet if it was less.

Just saw this on Engadget. I think I'll hold off for now until the price goes down some.

[Tomm]

Although in all seriousness you'd think they'd come in at a lower price point considering it is basically a whole new ecosystem in terms of apps. The only real selling point is Office and they don't even mention that in their advert.

[The Don]

Is the RT version better than the ipad 3? Like in terms of screen quality and speed etc? (I know it's not out yet but judging from it's specs etc) I'm guess the pro will be quite a lot more expensive so that's out of the question really...

[mrwoooooooo]

Is the RT version better than the ipad 3? Like in terms of screen quality and speed etc? (I know it's not out yet but judging from it's specs etc) I'm guess the pro will be quite a lot more expensive so that's out of the question really...