Microsoft Surface for Windows RT tablet coming October 26th for $199?

[9erHater]

This rumor is difficult to believe, but, if true, would create a market for the Surface tablet almost like the TouchPad firesale.

 

 

http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/14/microsoft-surface-199/

[pyroscott]

This rumor is difficult to believe, but, if true, would create a market for the Surface tablet almost like the TouchPad firesale.

 

 

http://www.engadget....ft-surface-199/

 

I hope it is true. I will certainly buy it.

[WiWavelength]

Yeah, I saw that Engadget rumor spread to several online news outlets tonight. I may be starting to collect tablets like Robert collects handsets. But at $199, I would buy a Surface without a second thought.

 

While I am enjoying the Nexus 7 even more than I expected, I would like to have in the arsenal a landscape oriented tablet, too. And I just do not think that the TouchPad running CM9 is going to cut it anymore, as I have not turned it on since I first powered up the Nexus 7 a month ago.

 

AJ

[A454nova]

$199... SOLD! I dont think they'll stay in stock.

[MacinJosh]

I'm considering buying one. Peel Grant money is for educational expense, so i can justify this, lol.

 

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[WiWavelength]

Peel Grant money is for educational expense, so i can justify this, lol.

 

If you are applying for a "Peel Grant," I would read that contract very carefully.

 

 

AJ

[S4GRU]

 

If you are applying for a "Peel Grant' date='" I would read that contract very carefully.

 

 

AJ[/quote']

 

Doesn't sound very a"peel"ing.

 

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[WiWavelength]

You cannot beat this deal. I will grant you the peel AND the banana. Right now.

 

 

AJ

[MacinJosh]

You cannot beat this deal. I will grant you the peel AND the banana. Right now.

 

AJ

 

It was supposed to say "pell", not peel. I've Goya double check my spelling better, lol.

 

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[WiWavelength]

It was supposed to say "pell", not peel. I've Goya double check my spelling better, lol.

 

Goya?

 

Do you prefer his lighter, more traditional pieces...

 

 

...or his darker, more tortured works?

 

 

AJ

[irev210]

AJ, you have it all wrong.

 

[WiWavelength]

AJ, you have it all wrong.

 

I do? The black beans would be among his darker works, would they not?

 

AJ

[S4GRU]

As we say in New Mexico, "Holy Frijoles!!!"

 

Or more like Frijoles del Negro.

 

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[MacinJosh]

 

Goya?

 

Do you prefer his lighter' date=' more traditional pieces...

 

...or his darker, more tortured works?

 

AJ[/quote']

 

Ok. This time something isn't right. You changed my typing, cause i know i put gotta.

 

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[WiWavelength]

Ok. This time something isn't right. You changed my typing, cause i know i put gotta.

 

Nope, no alteration. You said "Goya." I mildly disapprove of all of you typing away on apps on your handsets. So, I poke fun at your many typos and auto correct errors.

 

 

AJ

 

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[MacinJosh]

 

Nope' date=' no alteration. You said "Goya." I mildly disapprove of all of you typing away on apps on your handsets. So, I poke fun at your many typos and auto correct errors.

 

 

AJ

 

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Swype is to blame. I knew there was something I didn't like about it.

 

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[BenJDitzel]

What would the Windows 8 version cost that could run legacy apps? Any idea?

[MacinJosh]

What would the Windows 8 version cost that could run legacy apps? Any idea?

 

In the case of Windows 8 tablet, it will only run ARM based apps. Legacy apps like what you find on a regular PC won't run natively. And depending on who wants to take the time, maybe there will eventually be an emulator to do so.

 

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[pyroscott]

 

In the case of Windows 8 tablet' date=' it will only run ARM based apps. Legacy apps like what you find on a regular PC won't run natively. And depending on who wants to take the time, maybe there will eventually be an emulator to do so.

 

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There are 2 versions planned. One will be a pro version, and will run legacy apps.

[MacinJosh]

There are 2 versions planned. One will be a pro version, and will run legacy apps.

 

I guess I fell out of the loop. Thanks for the clarification!

[pyroscott]

 

I guess I fell out of the loop. Thanks for the clarification!

 

Here is a link to a little more info http://m.engadget.com/2012/06/18/microsoft-surface-tablets-the-differences-between-rt-and-window/?icid=eng_microsoft+surface_art

 

As far as pricing, the pro was supposed to be in the same price range as ultra books, so $600-800

[kg4icg]

Running Win 8 RTM right now, and have no problem with older software on my desktop. Especially with ham radio equipment software. Kind of nice having a MS Technet professional account.

 

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[MacinJosh]

Running Win 8 RTM right now' date=' and have no problem with older software on my desktop. Especially with ham radio equipment software. Kind of nice having a MS Technet professional account.

 

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Jealous! I'll be lucky if my college will allow me access to DreamSpark Premium this year.

 

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[9erHater]

Well, this rumor turned out to be completely false. Pricing on the Windows RT Surface starts at $499. That definitely takes it off my shopping list.

 

http://www.microsoft.com/Surface/en-US/surface-with-windows-rt/help-me-choose

[JohnHovah]

Is it just me or does the 33% higher capacity battery makes it 31% thicker and 33% heavier