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Thread ID: 125293 2012-06-19 02:39:00 Microsoft Surface surfaces Lawrence (2987) PC World Chat
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1282659 2012-06-19 02:39:00 And about 100 reviews to follow comparing it with the ipad ,yep Win 8 is all about ipad envy

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Lawrence (2987)
1282660 2012-06-19 02:42:00 Looks much more useful than an iPad, but yet to really see how well it performs. And it was the most boring, long-winded buildup to an announcement in a long time. inphinity (7274)
1282661 2012-06-19 03:09:00 but yet to really see how well it performs.

Well the Surface Pro has an i5, that's one hell of a tablet...
pcuser42 (130)
1282662 2012-06-19 03:13:00 Looks like a mash-up of the iPad and the Asus Transformer. Chilling_Silence (9)
1282663 2012-06-19 04:09:00 I'm liking what they've released so far. Love the spec requirements for Windows RT too, nice and high. :)




Hardware buttons: Must have five hardware buttons - 'Power', 'Rotation lock', 'Windows Key', 'Volume-up', 'Volume-down'. The Windows Key to be at least 10.5 mm in diameter.
5-point digitizers: Microsoft requires that Windows 8 touch PCs use digitizers supporting a minimum of 5 touch points.
Mobile Broadband: If a mobile broadband device is integrated into a tablet or convertible system, then an assisted GPS radio is required
Display: Minimum native resolution/color depth is 1366x768 at a depth of 32-bits. The physical dimensions of the display panel must match the aspect ratio of the native resolution. The native resolution of the panel can be greater than 1366 (horizontally) and 768 (vertically).
Near field communication: Devices supporting NFC need to have visual marks to help users locate and use the proximity technology.
New button combination for Control-Alt-Delete: The new option is to press Windows Key + Power.
Storage: At least 10 GB free space, after the out-of-box experience completes.
Graphics: Direct3D 10 device with WDDM 1.2 driver
Camera: Minimum resolution 1280 x 720[4]
Ambient light sensor: 1-30k lux capable with dynamic range of 5-60K.
Accelerometer: 3 axes with data rates at or above 50 Hz
Magnetometer and gyroscope
USB 2.0: At least one controller and exposed port.
Networking: WLAN and Bluetooth 4.0 + LE (low energy)
System firmware: UEFI
Built-in speaker and microphone
wratterus (105)
1282664 2012-06-19 04:12:00 Just read it on another forum as well. Its what I was waiting for.



Been using Windows 8 on a desktop in the lounge since the Latest version, and to be honest Its actually working damn good. Even the Mrs said she wouldn't mind the Tablet version once its available, so I'm allowed to get it as long as I make the order 2 ( guess who has to pay for them lol).
wainuitech (129)
1282665 2012-06-19 05:04:00 Pro tablet priced the same as a ultra book, so that is anywhere between $ 1500- 3000. plod (107)
1282666 2012-06-19 05:11:00 If it had ethernet I could use it, but it doesnt, so that rules it out for me. Iantech (16386)
1282667 2012-06-19 05:27:00 Wonder if it will have expandable internal storage options?

Looks like alot of thought has gone into it but I don't think Win 8 on a desktop has many advantages over Win 7 though a lighter footprint on a Netbook would be better
Lawrence (2987)
1282668 2012-06-19 11:29:00 AND the jokes start instantly.

From a friends Facebook Page:

Microsoft have announced their own tablet. Take two with water for instant death during a Windows Service Pack update.:p
wainuitech (129)
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