Microsoft Surface Mini May Be Revealed May 20

[exfileme]

Microsoft is throwing a small party in New York City.

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[darealist]

Ugly UI doe

 

[swordrage]

I was expecting an x86 based device. But given the size and probably the small amount of storage ARM will be better suited IMO. As long as there is free office and digitizer support, incompatibility of legacy apps can be fairly excused. But I really hope RT apps grow in number with replacements for mostly used legacy apps.

 

[game junky]

I still can't figure out who the Surface RT platform is marketed to - the Windows store doesn't have the density of apps to fight fair with Apple or Google. I guess most of the main stream stuff goes to all 3 platforms and it can run Office 365 like the iPad so is it for people who want to be able to read their email and view/edit document attachments but still play Angry Birds without a huge price tag? Meh...they should have done an Xbox tablet - linked to XBL whenever connected but capable of playing offline. That would have been something unique that might have gotten some buy-in

 

[hannibal]

Over 130000 applications... And crowing... how much more you need?
The app problem was somewhat valid about a year ago... not any more. No it is matter of usability and what use you are going to need a tablet.
The usability is just fine for keyboard touch screen mix. For pure touch, Android and iOs are better, but for hybrid use Windows is great.
iOs may be the best entertainment device, android is quite near and more open system, windows tablets are great for content creation. So there is a use and a place to each system.

 

[brettms71]

The surface RT is perfect for people like myself. I use it at work and have the tools I need. And then at home all I want to do is internet, mail and calendar. I have a new MSI G60 Laptop for gaming, so why spend a lot of money on a tablet, when all I want is internet and mail.

 

[southernshark]

Dozens of people are excited about this, at least one or two might not be MS employees or their immediate family members.