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[Tech] Microsoft Event (6-18-2012)

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by ItsMyFault, Jun 18, 2012.

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  1. bladeage

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    no xbox talk!
     
    #41 bladeage, Jun 18, 2012
  2. Cowboy_Bebop

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    That digital Ink is cool but it will still be laggy. They need to get this out and hopefully soon. This is a must have for touchscreen.

    <iframe width="853" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vOvQCPLkPt4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #42 Cowboy_Bebop, Jun 18, 2012
  3. ItsMyFault

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    Pricing on this thing is going to be upwards of $900, at least for the Windows 8 Pro one. Amazing stuff though, can't wait to see hands-on videos on this.
     
    #43 ItsMyFault, Jun 18, 2012
  4. Harrisment

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  5. Cowboy_Bebop

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    I guessed they are really aiming at students. Definitely they have a winner here.
     
    #45 Cowboy_Bebop, Jun 18, 2012
  6. Harrisment

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    I think it could also be seen as a really attractive alternative to the iPad for the enterprise market as well.
     
    #46 Harrisment, Jun 18, 2012
  7. Mr.Scarface

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    This is Microsoft. Price will start at $600 - $700, especially with an Ivy Bridge Processor in there.
     
    #47 Mr.Scarface, Jun 18, 2012
  8. Dr of Dunk

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    There's going to be 2 versions. One version, the RT, runs on ARM and the other, the Windows 8 Pro, on Intel.

    According to C|Net :

    Microsoft says pricing information will be available later, but that pricing will be comparative to competing ARM tablets and ultrabook laptops.
     
    #48 Dr of Dunk, Jun 18, 2012
  9. Cowboy_Bebop

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    One thing for sure is that they really need to get their APPS together by release date. I'm using Windows 8 right now and I have totally no interest of going to the start screen on my Desktop. The switching of APPS for the PC desktop totally suck now with the Release Preview/Release Preview because they took out that drag and swipe from the side with your mouse to switch APPS was pretty cool in their developer preview. But I can see how attractive this is for AN-ALL-IN-ONE Touchscreen desktop for my nephews or nieces.
     
    #49 Cowboy_Bebop, Jun 18, 2012
  10. SacTown

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    Apple forced Microsoft to step their game up. Looks like they have.
     
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    Kind of funny MS will have a RISC based laptop/desktop while Apple are now using CISC processors.
     
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  12. Bandwagoner

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    I see this as more of a evolution of the Ultrabook than a iPad rival. My tablets are mostly web borwsers and toys, this thing would make it possible to leave the X301 at home sometimes.



    I miss PowerPC
     
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  13. MightyMog

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    I want one now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    #53 MightyMog, Jun 18, 2012
  14. ItsMyFault

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    If everything pans out with hands-on tests and it's a reasonable enough price, I may pick one up.
     
    #54 ItsMyFault, Jun 18, 2012
  15. emjohn

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    Looks very promising - really closing the gap between tablets and laptops. If Microsoft built Win8 to (finally) be sharp regarding system resources, this could be a huge hit. I'd like to think they learned their lesson from wedging resource hog Vista onto underpowered netbooks.
     
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  16. Garner

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    sooo what does this thing do the iPad doesnt?
     
    #56 Garner, Jun 18, 2012
  17. cod

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    A desktop OS
     
    #57 cod, Jun 18, 2012
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    Important things
     
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  19. ItsMyFault

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    Can't really compare this to the iPad. It wouldn't be fair to the iPad. This thing is much more powerful, its closer to a ultra book laptop than a tablet IMO from all that's been presented.
     
    #59 ItsMyFault, Jun 18, 2012
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    Great another tablet. I don't understand how this is a NEW product. You guys are marveling over the full keyboard when laptops have had a full keyboard since the beginning of computers.

    LOL
     
    #60 what, Jun 18, 2012
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