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Microsoft Says More People Are Switching From Macs To Surface Than Ever Before (theverge.com)

Posted by msmash on from the how-about-that dept.

Microsoft has been targeting Mac users with its Surface commercials recently, and it appears they might be paying off. From a report on The Verge: The software giant claims that November was the "best month ever for consumer Surface sales," following a number of Black Friday deals on the Surface Pro 4. Microsoft still isn't providing sales numbers, but the company claims "more people are switching from Macs to Surface than ever before." Microsoft cites "the disappointment of the new MacBook Pro" and its trade-in program for MacBooks for tempting people to switch to Surface. Again, Microsoft refuses to provide numbers but vaguely claims "our trade-in program for MacBooks was our best ever."

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  1. It's gone from one to two? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    That would be "more than ever before"...

    1. Re: It's gone from one to two? by Type44Q · · Score: 5, Funny

      It's a lot more than that; I heard they had to take off their shoes and socks to count 'em.

  2. If true, it's because Macs are starting to suck... by xxxJonBoyxxx · · Score: 5, Interesting

    If true, it's because Macs are starting to suck for geeks who really just want a dependable Linux-like machine. That silly new "swipe bar", the loss of easy USB ports, and more.

    However, I can't see myself ever going to a Surface. My main Windows laptop is a Dell Latitude that can double as a desktop and compiles quickly with a large screen. I also have a Windows tablet I use to surf the web, buy stuff and play Civ 5. But the Surfaces are just trash - hybrids for consumers, with no value for geeks.

  3. 1 0 by mwvdlee · · Score: 5, Funny

    Okay, which one of you switched to Surface?

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  4. Tell it to the NFL by doggo · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Ask Bill Belichick just how great Surface tablets are.