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The Surface has a kickstand. I'm sorry, but that's not what I'd call a design advance over either the iPad or any Android tablet.
by wyclif 14y ago
The Surface has a kickstand. I'm sorry, but that's not what I'd call a design advance over either the iPad or any Android tablet.
- myko 14y agoThe kickstand actually looks pretty nice to me, and I bought cases for my tablets (iPad 2/Xoom) to get the same functionality - would be nice if it were built in.
- vidarh 14y agoJudging from the number of tablet users I see on the train using cases with kickstands, that does actually seem quite nice.
- wyclif 14y agoI'm not sure I understand. They're balancing a tablet on their lap with a kickstand? How is that sleek, well-designed, or convenient?
- vidarh 14y agoEvery train around here has seat back fold down tables.
- pvidler 14y agoYes, but you do generally need a case anyway -- modern glass screens are reasonably sturdy, but they can be broken. The surface has a case that doubles as a keyboard, but if you need the kickstand without a keyboard you have to remove it entirely (or so it seemed from the keynote). That's a pain -- it's one of my most common uses of the iPad with smart cover.