Actually, I would be all over the Microsoft Surface if it was thin, cheap and--most importantly--allowed me to run Linux without a hassle. In fact, I was seriou

Actually, I would be all over the Microsoft Surface if it was thin, cheap and--most importantly--allowed me to run Linux without a hassle. In fact, I was seriously considering getting a Surface until I found out that the ARM version was crippled and the x86 version would have some compromises (like being louder, heavier, thicker and having worse battery life). And I don't think my sentiment is at all unique--I've certainly seen the same idea repeated on HN.