Nope. The problem with the Surface is not that "it doesn't solve a problem". The problem with the Surface is that it came into the market (1) late, (2) with lit

Nope. The problem with the Surface is not that "it doesn't solve a problem". The problem with the Surface is that it came into the market (1) late, (2) with little differentiation, and (3) without a substantial price advantage. It is Marketing 101. Change any of these factors and it would have been a success.