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[Trent Strong]

I need the keyboard/trackpad attachment to be stiff enough to hold the tablet straight up, so that I can put in on my stomach while laying down in bed.

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

You people and these prices lol, they're definitely going to be in-line with an iPad, at least the RT.

the RT, sure.

 

[calder]

Hmm, looks pretty good, I'm a bit surprised.

But i'm a little worried about price like most everyone else lol

 

[Vanille]

no price is a complete buzzkill

what the fuck MS

 

[VanWinkle]

Let's talk pricing!

*never talks pricing*

 

[derFeef]

Noo, Pro version months later.

 

[iammeiam]

So it will cost some dollars, and it will come out some time.

Gotcha.

(Seriously looks impressive, but the price and battery life will determine its fate.)

 

[krypt0nian]

There is no way Apple can turn iOS into something that competes with Windows 8 in that time. The iPad now looks like an oversized phone.

This is the silliest post in the thread. Celebrate.

 

[CountAntonius]

Man if Google announces just another android tablet next week it will be shameful after this

If it's under 250 it still serves it purpose. I want something in that price range and form factor.

 

[BobLoblaw]

Motherfuckers!

 

[Salsa]

impressed yet

 

[Graphics Horse]

I'm shocked there are people in here who are actually gonna buy this crap but whatever floats your boar I guess.

amazing image

 

[brotkasten]

someone hold me!

I'm right here.


To push you down that pit.

 

[killer rin]

Priced to compete isnt a number... GIVE ME A NUMBER! I want this!

 

[brochiller]

So $500 for basic RT and $1000 for basic Intel version?

 

[kehs]

No pricing? This shit isn't launching until next year. lol

 

[Grimm Fandango]

Bwahahaha @ no price.

Time for another 180?

 

[The Elite]

no price is a complete buzzkill

what the fuck MS

U Mad?

 

[f0rk]

I'm not sure that's anything new.

It didn't matter though, as the competitors weren't pushing the boundaries. They are even making their desktop stuff more like the mobile versions. Microsoft seem to be going the other way which is a good thing in my book.

 

[Centurion]

ya, they're gonna wait to see overall reactions before seeing how much they can try and sell this for.

If high praise, for small loss.

If low praise, for a bigger loss.


Since this will be highly anticipated by most, I expect a pricey product.

 

[Maxim726X]

What do Ultrabooks cost??

 

[Glorified G]

Pro coming in 64GB and 128GB models, will be priced on par with Ultrabook-class PCs.

Quick! how much are Ultrabook pcs?

 

[Fallout-NL]

Mind boggling how they don't understand how to do this shit. Announce the price, release it a few weeks later. It's not that difficult.

 

[JustProgress]

Seriously, no price?

 

[Windu]

pro is not hitting till 3 months after W8. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Quick! how much are Ultrabook pcs?

800+

 

[Slayer-33]

impressed yet

GLORIOUS

That pic says.

"You sons of bitches got slayed"

 

[Replicant]

Must I remind you that they have learned their lesson?

LOL. The tablet is not even out yet. Don't make up receipt that doesn't even exist.

 

[enzo_gt]

Let's talk pricing!

*never talks pricing*

Scumbag Ballmer

also known as Good Guy Ballmer though

 

[massoluk]

I really want to say something encouraging about the future of Android Tablet, but I really can't at this moment. Your move Google, I supported you with 4 Android devices, I hope you bite back with great vengeance. Otherwise, my next tablet is most likely Microsoft's.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

RT Price: Based on ARM.
Pro price: Ultrabook-class PCs.

 

[sikkinixx]

So 300-500 for the RT.

$900-1200 for pro?

 

[Holy Wars]

Surface for Windows RT available in 32GB and 64GB — priced to competitive rates with ARM tablets.


Intel version will have higher storage capacities... also priced to compete. So, no idea.

Ya blew it, Microsoft.

 

[NomarTyme]

Not available tomorrow? Lame.

That is the thing too. When can they deliver this? gonna bitch if they can come out really fast.

 

[Weenerz]

Incoming ipad kilHAHAHAHAAHAHA

 

[LCfiner]

If Microsoft gets the Surface to market soon and at an attractive price this will be the most disruptive product since the iPad.

I don’t see how it will be disruptive. We’ve known about this strategy for Windows 8 for a while. the nice thing about this announcement is that MS isn’t leaving the hardware portion for OEMs and has come out with something nice.

the people buying tablets still care about app selection, music and movie stores. Windows 8 needs to prove itself as being better than the iPad and iOS in order for it to be disruptive (as opposed to just another option)

The pro version is not going up against the ipad. it’ll be too expensive and too heavy. it’s nice that it exists, but it’s a separate thing.

 

[rikichi]

price to compete = a shit ton o money

 

[sssstententen]

Price and important spec info probably coming around mid 5ish, according to the times on the cards.

Chill the fuck out fella's

 

[LiK]

yea, no pricing, WTF lol

 

[def sim]

It's going to start at $3000 and top off at $4000. Check me out, with my crap guesses.

 

[operon]

SO is anyone still worries there won't be any "apps" on this

 

[Brinbe]

Oh, MS...

Really impressive, but the pricing (whenever it is released) is likely gonna put a lot of interested people off.

 

[Salsa]

Bwahahaha @ no price.

Time for another 180?

priced to competitive rates with ARM tablets is pretty good news since this is apparently a full desktop PC

 

[derFeef]

No pricing? This shit isn't launching until next year. lol

October.

 

[Bollocks]

#gamechanger

 

[Clydefrog]

hehehehe

 

[piratepwnsninja]

Quick! how much are Ultrabook pcs?

799-999$

 

[Jarmel]

Lol watch they get it out sometime next year when they run into the iPad 4 which has the stand and cover.

 

[Mudkips]

I threw money at my monitor but nothing happened.

 

[Timbuktu]

Good.

Competition should be welcomed.

No way they'll 'beat' Apple but they definitely light some fire under their asses.

You have to remember how much a failure Apple was not that long ago, not sure how they're now unbeatable. If anything, they showed you can turn companies around, from the brink even.

 

[MThanded]

So the pro one is going to go ultrabook pricing. About 1000 or more then i assume.