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This is not a very favorable review. While it seems to be trying to spin in a positive direction, the fact that the first several paragraphs are about how Micro

by lambda 14y ago

This is not a very favorable review. While it seems to be trying to spin in a positive direction, the fact that the first several paragraphs are about how Microsoft wanted to control the message, and not about how great a product this is, are not encouraging. Then there's a lot of hemming an hawing over how there's no perfect solution, and it doesn't run Windows applications. This was not enough to convince me to read the rest of the review.

joshma 14y ago
How can you attempt to summarize a review as "not very favorable" when you haven't been "convinced" to read the rest of it? At least read the closing paragraph if you're not going to bother spending more time: "If you're ok being an early adopter, and ok dealing with the fact that mobile devices are still being significantly revved every year, Surface is worth your consideration. If you've wanted a tablet that could really bridge the content consumption and productivity device, Surface is it." If anything, this review seemed to lean positive. I wouldn't say it was gushing with love, but it's certainly left me with a solid impression of the hardware and a sense that the Surface won't be a complete flop. The mix of damning judgement and deliberate ignorance here is amusing.
Mythbusters 14y ago
This one focuses on the hardware for the most part. Which I think is quite comparable to other options if not favorable. When it comes to Windows 8 though, its a personal taste. I love it even on my non-touch laptop and am looking forward to using it on a touch based laptop when I upgrade my current machine.
sremani 14y ago
Translation... I already own an IPad (may be several of them), I am insecure to read about other options out there because their advantages may make my device look like lacking and hence I become a stupid consumer. For me to be considered a smart consumer, I should constantly remind the rest of the population how awesome my IPad is.

by lambda 14y ago

joshma 14y ago

How can you attempt to summarize a review as "not very favorable" when you haven't been "convinced" to read the rest of it? At least read the closing paragraph if you're not going to bother spending more time: "If you're ok being an early adopter, and ok dealing with the fact that mobile devices are still being significantly revved every year, Surface is worth your consideration. If you've wanted a tablet that could really bridge the content consumption and productivity device, Surface is it." If anything, this review seemed to lean positive. I wouldn't say it was gushing with love, but it's certainly left me with a solid impression of the hardware and a sense that the Surface won't be a complete flop. The mix of damning judgement and deliberate ignorance here is amusing.

Mythbusters 14y ago

This one focuses on the hardware for the most part. Which I think is quite comparable to other options if not favorable. When it comes to Windows 8 though, its a personal taste. I love it even on my non-touch laptop and am looking forward to using it on a touch based laptop when I upgrade my current machine.

sremani 14y ago

Translation... I already own an IPad (may be several of them), I am insecure to read about other options out there because their advantages may make my device look like lacking and hence I become a stupid consumer. For me to be considered a smart consumer, I should constantly remind the rest of the population how awesome my IPad is.