I don't get it. If Linux or Windows is the end goal, why not start with a Surface Pro (2)? The startup popup is annoying, but that's at most a one-off per day.

I don't get it. If Linux or Windows is the end goal, why not start with a Surface Pro (2)? The startup popup is annoying, but that's at most a one-off per day. It's the pixel's trackpad, mushy keyboard, and weak screen hinge that turns me off from using it as a dev machine. It's great for couch surfing or as an ipad replacement, but I expect a dev machine to be more than a screen and a cheap price.