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About LinkBacksI saw this advert on TV last night. Why is everyone clipping keyboards to their Surface? I though the whole point of a tablet device is that you didn't need a keyboard.
I saw this advert on TV last night. Why is everyone clipping keyboards to their Surface? I though the whole point of a tablet device is that you didn't need a keyboard.
whats with the angry girls dancing?
the surface keyboard is imo like a car you only need it when you need it. Touch screens are ok for small emails/tweets etc but would anyone use one for anything longer it would drive me up the wall dont know about anyone elseOriginally Posted by unixman_again
Because that's their unique selling point - the fancy keyboard cover. Its a tablet, with extras.
do you think they will release one without rt on it?
They've already said they will? The Surface Pro - running Windows 8 Pro.
Can you add a poll?
What does this advert make you think?
- OMG!!! THAT'S SO KEWLL! iPADS ARE, LIKE, SOOOO YESTERDAY! I WANT 1!
- Does MS really think that will convince people that Surface is cooler/more desirable than an iPad?
I was actually more interested in a Surface than an iPad, but that advert is forcing me to reconsider.
Last edited by LeMarchand; 14th November 2012 at 11:42 AM. Reason: Typo
If I had all of my emails/cloud/calandar in hotmail then I might get a windows tablet but as mine is all in Gmail ill be getting an android, unless you can link it up with gmail which I cant seem to find so far.
It's good because it addresses the issue of word processing on a tablet. It's much harder to type quickly on a virtual keyboard.
I just question how child proof the keyboard is. You could probably bend it easily and the connector(s) it uses could get damage to. I've not seen a Surface in the flesh as yet.
Apparently some users are already reporting split covers: Microsoft Surface Touch Cover splits within days, some users complain | Technology | guardian.co.uk
Mail will indeed link up with Gmail (source: AnandTech - The Windows RT Review)
I think the keyboard is a great idea - stops it just being a window onto the internet. Getting one for my 11yo daughter this Xmas as she wants something to do her homework on (so needs a keyboard and Office - check) but also spends a lot of her time with the laptop just watching catch-up telly or watching videos on YouTube for how to draw - both of which will be better on a tablet she can prop up or hold in her lap than on a full laptop.
It's not the device for every situation, but I think it covers more situations than the iPad does. I'm willing to give Win8/WinRT* the benefit of the doubt as well, because WP7 is brilliantly usable.
*I know it's not a valid shortening but that's Microsoft's fault for all their daft naming.
Bit worrying isn't it. You'd of thought they'd put it through an aggression test wouldn't you? I suppose you also need to weigh up strength vs weight vs costs too.
Cheers, I shall look more into it then!
Well I know some people have been having problems but my touch cover is just fineNo splits or anything.
Think its to do with bridging the gap to basic device for internet and notes to actually a good keyboard to produce mass of amount of documents. I am not a fan of the touch screen keyboard, I hate it but give me a keyboard and I can type fast and not look at the keyboard to do it.
I totally struggle on touchscreen keyboards, too slippery!#
Am a fan of the idea, I like USB keyboards/Mice but the concept of an easy keyboard to clip on - I like.
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