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[PG2G]

The "simplified interface" is just the flattened desktop that has been leaked but wasn't in the consumer preview

 

[Jarmel]

Make the Pro 1k and I will buy.

 

[TCRS]

799 for the intel version, I am calling it now.

And 499 for the Qualcomm version.

Something like that.

 

[vagabondarts]

$1200 for pro $699 for basic

Im calling it here

that's what I'm thinking too

 

[Canuck76]

Imagine if they do a one more thing and announce some type of Xbox compatibility.

So epic.

They're already on a roll

Shaving a MS logo into my head as this happens

 

[Salsa]

"We're going to show you more of the product and give you a hands on."

edit: oh god I read that as "one more product"

 

[Biggzy]

OEM'S must be fuming right about now.

 

[Thoraxes]

The could really make a killing with affordable pricing.

 

[coldfoot]

So basically Microsoft versions of the iconia W510 and W700?

 

[MThanded]

"It was important that the Windows software could rise to the surface."


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OEMs are mad as hell for sure.

 

[AlexMogil]

Need the price bomb for hilarities sake.

You've said this twice so far.

 

[criesofthepast]

If only apple would make one of these. Running windows is the only thing keeping me from buying this

I'm all converted software wise to Mac. Don't think I could ever go back to windows.

 

[Phonomezer]

Well this looks like all the devices I wanted to buy in one. Bought.

 

[Curufinwe]

MS has to take that as a massive success. Arg Tested Podcast is not n this week right?!?!?

Oh shit, no Tested this week?

 

[Cousteau]

and the beginning of the end to "regular" pc's for mom n pop.

PC towers will look so out of fashion when an option like this now exists for non hardcore gamers.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

$1200 for pro $699 for basic

Im calling it here

best guess so far.

Maybe cheaper for basic.

 

[golem]

Specs PDF

http://www.microsoft.com/global/surface/en/us/renderingassets/surfacespecsheet.pdf

This spec sheet really tells me nothing.

I want to know more about the pen interface and the graphics chipset

 

[tirminyl]

A tablet that I can dock and turn into a full pc. I'm there.

 

[kehs]

You've said this twice so far.

Just the once dude.

 

[zethren]

Basic: $350
Pro: $450

Kill Apple.

 

[D23]

pls be $299

 

[140.85]

Is it possible to hide the keyboard and use the screen only?

 

[scorcho]

Verge said it was a "simplified interface..."

that's definitely Lightroom, i use it weekly. the interface was paired back, but that has no bearing on anything, really.

 

[Gary Whitta]

Guys... I think Microsoft just innovated.

Oh shit, no Tested this week?

We might have to call an audible.

 

[outunderthestars]

If this is any sign of the new Microsoft, I am really excited to see the next xbox. This is amazingly visionary yet useful. Even the design and construction seem top notch...

Basic: $350
Pro: $450

Kill Apple.

Can I buy pot from you?

 

[LCfiner]

This is some very, very nice hardware from Microsoft.

I think the pro model will appeal to a lot of people on gaf but is a niche device overall (heavier, more expensive, pen input).

The RT model looks nice but desktop office won’t make it a hit. If Metro apps take off, then maybe this model could be the first serious iPad competitor (I’ve always felt that pure Metro on a tablet with no traditional windows UI looked great)

 

[FStop7]

guys....they just ran the full version of Adobe Lightroom on it.........................................

I am nutting at the potential of this. Being able to retouch with the pen... this is exactly what I can do with my Cintiq except I could take this everywhere. It's literally everything I wanted the iPad to be, but it wasn't, which is why I sold mine on two different occasions.

 

[Totakeke]

You know who's shitting their pants? All those OEM makers who expected Windows 8 tablets to be their savior for 2012.

 

[Nevasleep]

I'd say $949.99 for intel.

 

[killer rin]

How are the OEMs going to react to this. Microsoft just one-upped them in every way possible

 

[itsgreen]

OEM'S must be fuming right about now.

OEMS have had the chance to do this themselfs... MS is still producing the same software... they just said F those guys, my eco system is going to die if they keep screwing up.

 

[brotkasten]

Well, they are cheaper, but I've heard they improved their drivers.

Do you hear that? It's the sound of a lot of angry Microsoft hardware partners.

Yup.

 

[legacyzero]

what is the goddamn price?

This.

I'm not a tablet type person, but color me interested.

 

[Holy Wars]

Inb4 no price reveal

 

[besiktas1]

Windows RT: $199 for 32GB. $249 for 64GB.
Windows 8 Pro: $299 for 64GB and $349 for 128GB.

Do it.

 

[NullPointer]

Well this looks like all the devices I wanted to buy in one. Bought.

Dear God yes. My Ipad is giving me puppy dog eyes. I can see its fear.

 

[Alchemy]

Hot tits, this is fancy looking. Really wasn't expecting anything from this. I was foaming at the mouth for info on the Macbook Air refresh (which I knew was likely to be a simple spec bump), and was extremely neutral on this.

Now? Shit I want one of these. The pen looks outstanding and the physical keyboard cover is epic. Generation one of this product will be iffy unless they're wizards, but after a generation or two of refinement this thing is going to be a must own.

 

[Megasoum]

Oh shit, no Tested this week?

Shit I forgot about that... Will picked the right week to go away...ugh.

 

[Talon]

This spec sheet really tells me nothing.

I want to know more about the pen interface and the graphics chipset

It's going to be HD4000. They could not fit discrete graphics in that form factor.

 

[Fox Mulder]

It feels weird being impressed by a MS product these days

 

[Windu]

OEMs are going to be pissed. But every major platform now (Andriod, iOS and Windows) all have hardware from the OS makers.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

This is going to be interesting now. Microsoft has pissed off a lot of their partners since it will compete directly with other Win 8 tablets. Is that my problem? no, but it will be Microsoft's now.

 

[Lonely1]

Guys... I think Microsoft just innovated.

Nah, good execution, though.

 

[Slayer-33]

Guys... I think Microsoft just innovated.

Holy shit

 

[CoilShot]

Basic: $350
Pro: $450

Kill Apple.

This would be amazing

 

[MetatronM]

I don't really understand the point of the RT model. Why even bother with it? The Pro version is the real hotness.

Unless the RT model is REALLY cheap.

 

[TCRS]

Is it possible to hide the keyboard and use the screen only?

yeah, keybord was only shown later as a surprise. you can also write on it with stylus.

 

[syko de4d]

And i must say Surface is a cool name, and we all know how important a cool name is ^^

 

[Technosteve]

retina display?

 

[Deleted member 17706]

I didn't expect to say it, but I'm kind of impressed. I have no interest in Windows 8 for my desktop, but depending on the price I may want one of these.