They don't and that wouldn't even matter. WP7 market place is a ghost town.
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They don't and that wouldn't even matter. WP7 market place is a ghost town.
But the overly shitty "specs" .PDF released by Microsoft states that directly. You know, the screenshot linked in the OP?
Dreams-Visions
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and there's still confusion about the resolution of the RT. 768p or 1080p? I'm not sure myself anymore.
it's straight from Engadget. the RT does not support the stylus.
Engadget could be wrong, but they were at the event. Stands to reason they asked and that was the answer they received.
Al-ibn Kermit
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Well without the accessories, the RT version is going to match 9 month old Android tablets as far as hardware is concerned.
Combine that with the fact that several Windows 8 tablets have already been announced, some with 1080p screens and $600, and yeah. It would be hard to charge $500 or more for the cheapest WindowsRT model.
720p is certainly usable, but people who are shopping for a tablet not called iPad will certainly be doing enough research and shopping around to find the best deal.
Barkley's Justice
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Pretty badass.
All these devices are geared (more or less) to serve us media. There's not much productive value inside despite Apple's attempts with things like Garage Band and iMovie for iPad.
Do you think at some point people will just stop making compelling things since the tools aren't that robust or even designed for production?
I don't think PCs for media creators will go away. But if all we're able to do as a society (more or less) on these devices is buy shit and share media -- and not make anything new or compelling -- it's a little sad.
All these devices are geared (more or less) to serve us media. There's not much productive value inside despite Apple's attempts with things like Garage Band and iMovie for iPad.
Do you think at some point people will just stop making compelling things since the tools aren't that robust or even designed for production?
I don't think PCs for media creators will go away. But if all we're able to do as a society (more or less) on these devices is buy shit and share media -- and not make anything new or compelling -- it's a little sad.
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Wait what? A lot of the design does remind of the Zune hd and the brown Zune. (ie: totally boss)
radioheadrule83
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I know, you've said it multiple times and even bolded it. Its as though you don't believe anyone is reading!
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fluffydelusions
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I'm still waiting for the 2 o 3 individuals who said they'd crap on a plate, eat it, and post it on youtube if the event bombed...where are they?
Yeah, I thought you were giving it a compliment. Zune's are sexy as hell.
RoadHazard
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Since they state "Full HD" for the Pro version, and just "HD" for RT, I think it's clear that the latter won't be 1080p.
CrankyKong
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A keyboard on the inside of a smart cover.
Brilliant
Brilliant
What is the appeal to having steam on a tablet? You can't play many (any?) Steam games without a keyboard and mouse. So now you've plugged in a mouse, and have this floppy keyboard, which you need a hard surface on to use (and who knows how good the keyboard would be for gaming). You'd need to really dial down the graphics for a lot of games too, no?
Thank you for this.
I think they said that they would do it if the announcement were the Xbox 720.
Dreams-Visions
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well the event didn't bomb, so why would that crap on a plate, eat it, and post it on youtube?
there we go.
So this spec sheet is 100 percent clear?
WTF is full HD vs. HD ? LOL
HD is 768p.
Full HD is 1080p.
and that confirms no pen on the RT (you can feel free to apologize to him, drizzle). and USB 2.0 instead of 3.0.
Yep, the Pro version or nothing at all.
He's dumb, let him enjoy it.
According to the spec sheet the RT isn't Full HD.. 768p incoming.
So when Apple says "it's the fastest iPad yet", not revealing the proper speed of their CPUs, it's ok.
When Microsoft says one is "HD Display" and the other one is "Full HD Display", which I have 85% certainty that it clearly means one is 720p, the other is 1080p (Like, you know, fucking televisions? HD-Ready and Full-HD televisions?), they shot themselves in the foot?
I'm not sure what the problem is . Its 2lbs . The first ipad was 1.6lbs . Is .4lbs really going to break your arm off ?
If its to heavy mabye it will improve your health by working your arms out a bit.
the bomb was dropped
Dude I already answered you. I said I'd do that if they announced the 720.
VanMardigan
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How wrong can one post possibly be? What do you think WP7 apps run on, x86? And the market hitting over 100k apps is a ghost town? Shut the fuck up.
Are there ultrabooks with seemingly really good touch screens?
I'm going to enjoy bringing this to friends houses and firing up Steam while they play the WiiU.
You call that a tablet?
What a dumb fucking comparison.
marketing terms TV manufacturers have been using for the best part of 10 years
HD - 720p
Full HD - 1080p
Then why I got my PDF from microsoft itself?
http://www.microsoft.com/global/surface/en/us/renderingassets/surfacespecsheet.pdf
The information is out there. Just take two seconds to look for it.
Gary Whitta
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Apologies, it sounded like you meant it dismissively. In that context it sounds like a dumb thing to say.
See now the trolling starts. What does this have to do with Apple?
All the tvs I buy say 720p or 1080p on the box. Where is this terminology?
fluffydelusions
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Oh must have missed it...this thing is going to fast. Could have sworn someone said if the event didn't bomb they'd do it...oh well
Clearly I disagree. These devices are all fighting for our media consumption minute.
Plus, fucking Crocodile Dundee.
Gary Whitta
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For some people, it always has to do with Apple.
lol adds to OP
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Ah, I see NOW the trolling starts.
radioheadrule83
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It wasn't about Apple, it was about the retarded double standards of forum posters who post FUD under the guise of feigning concern.
Everywhere that they sell televisions. HD / HD Ready vs Full HD has been around for years. People know what it means.
Dreams-Visions
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didn't read any further. I have no idea why you're making these hyperbolic, straw-man arguments...but you can feel free to quote someone else with them, because I don't have the fucking patience.
We're having a fairly objective and rational conversation right now. If that's too much for you to handle, don't quote us. Thanks.
I like the cut of your jib.
It's not trolling. It's an example.
The other example being HD-Ready Televisions and Full-HD Televisions.
I shit you not, I can go outside right now and buy an HD-Ready television that has 1024x768 as it's screen native resolution.
Ignatz Mouse
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And he's still not even keeping up with Tobor.
the video is in the OP
Like I wasn't even talking about Apple. Why are we going there. People just go there assuming its an easy out "but apple does this or that"
We always want to know how much ram is in the new iPad. Not sure how this is any different. We always want to know the specs on the processors and the pixel count on the screen.
Just like Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional, right?
So this spec sheet is 100 percent clear?
WTF is full HD vs. HD ? LOL
Your average joe has no clue what the difference is between windows 8 and windows RT.
Gary Whitta
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That was the greatest moment of my life!
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