Nailed it.
16:9 is perfect for movies, games, and Metro.
9:16 is perfect for reading PDFs and such.
Never had a problem with 16:9.
This thread confuses me.
It's like.. people I know knew of Windows 8's Metro UI + full desktop features, and I know knew about 3rd party tablets already announced.. are pretending they just didn't know these facts.
Other than the kickstand + keyboard...
... this is like.. "Hi Guys, here's what we've been saying about Windows 8 for almost 2 years now."
Interesting POV as mine is the exact opposite. the RT model is the only one that has a chance to sell to someone considering a tablet and isnt already 100% sold on the ipad this fall.
the Pro version is for a subset of people that need/want pen support and need to run legacy windows apps. its an impressive piece of tech but itll be much more expensive and wont sell nearly as much.
We have no clue when Windows 8 comes out right?
When is MS?That sounds great. When is Google planning on releasing the competent software?
GAF creaming jeans over a touchscreen keyboard. Now I've seen everything.
Weirdest announcement thread on gaf I've seen to date.
We have no clue when Windows 8 comes out right?
Only the Pro version is. Windows RT is not full Windows. You will not be able to install Steam on it and play TF2.
I think SmartGlass was just a tech demo at E3. And it will run on any Windows 8 machine anyway.
I think that's the joke, no?
read any Windows 8 thread?Wow. MS pulled an amazing hat-trick. This is basically a Win 8 touchscreen Ultrabook. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, but they've convinced people to pay a premium for something that's already out.
Keyboard was cool, sure. I dig that Adobe was part of the presentation which means they're definitely unified in their hatred for Apple. However, what I want to know is:
1. What is the environment like? Is it a closed system like apple? I dig how i don't even have to THINK about viruses and the like with iPad. Surface? Who knows?
2. What's MS's answer to the apple store?
3. What's the integration with Xbox Live?
4. Can we see examples of how the touch screen works with drawing? That's an area that apple severely lacks in. IF this is a an alternative to those expensive monitors that artists use, then this becomes very interesting.
5. How will the device manage media? If i use the VERY AWESOME USB 2.0 input for an external drive, is it as simple as drag-n-drop? Could be cool, I guess, but this goes back to my first concern about the eco-system...
Anyway...watching with an open mind. At least this doesn't feel like an IPAD knockoff....
You forgot Taipei
But really, does it matter? Looks like a cool product MS has cooked up here,
As amazing as this is, why not just buy an ultrabook? I don't understand the benefits of a tablet over a netbook.
As amazing as this is, why not just buy an ultrabook? I don't understand the benefits of a tablet over a netbook.
Agreed.
When I saw that this was just.. pretty much what was expected.. MS branded tablet hardware w/ Windows 8's known features.
I came into this thread expecting to see a blood-bath of "that's it?"
Color me.. confused.
Product looks cool though.
No, I'm creaming jeans over being able to run Lightroom and Photoshop and edit on screen with a stylus in a 1.5lb thin package. That's a dream come true.
When is MS?
smartglass and xbox games are just apps. the xbox games app is in the beta, and there was a early version of smartglass in one of the betas as well. Every version of Windows 8/RT will have access to those.Disappointed there was nothing about integration of Smartglass and Xbox
ICS is competent.
This thread confuses me.
It's like.. people I know knew of Windows 8's Metro UI + full desktop features, and I know knew about 3rd party tablets already announced.. are pretending they just didn't know these facts.
Other than the kickstand + keyboard...
... this is like.. "Hi Guys, here's what we've been saying about Windows 8 for almost 2 years now."
Autumn
We have no clue when Windows 8 comes out right?
It was edited onto a watermarked picture...Did the verge really use that?
They showed a stylus, not sure what kind it is.Someone tell me there'll be a pressure sensitive stylus for this.
They should've waited until this thing was ready to buy. Why announce today?
As amazing as this is, why not just buy an ultrabook? I don't understand the benefits of a tablet over a netbook.
I am actually flipping back around to your POV a bit, I think. When you get right down to it, the Pro version is basically a rival for the Macbook Air, and I don't know that this thing really beats the Air in any way other than, you know, coming with Windows out of the box.
The RT version does fit a kind of nifty little space for itself, though. It's not exactly a proper iPad competitor but it's not really an ultrabook either.
Interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing how this plays out. More real competition in this sector is a good thing, and this device definitely brings some really cool ideas to the table. It also has a number of really obvious flaws and potential negatives, and at the end of the day it's still Windows 8, which has less than enthusiastic buzz going for it.
Impressed MS delivered the goods today, though. Definitely exceeded expectations for sure. Really interested to hear some hands on reports.
This seems like the kind of thing that, if it really does deliver on its promises, I might be interested in getting after its first revision.
I wonder what ASUS thinks of this, what with their transformer tablets and all.
No, because that's Android and who gives a shit?
Someone tell me there'll be a pressure sensitive stylus for this.
They should've waited until this thing was ready to buy. Why announce today?
Windows 8/RT has Malware protection built in (among other things). And if you don't want malware, buy the ARM tablet, or use common sense.Great, now I can have ultra portable viruses! Think I'll wait for an affordable non-Windows tablet instead.