Microsofts business model for years was to build software that could run on a wide variety of hardware. They'd do some mock up non commercial things to show off concepts, and then leave it up to all of the 3rd party teams to either develop their own ideas, or to pick up on microsofts ideas and role with it.
Surface is microsoft trying to either give their manufacturers a swift kick in the arse and shame them into doing something. Or its microsoft deciding that it can't rely on the manufacturers anymore, and it's going to do it itself (think xbox). A microsoft equivalent of the google nexus line of thinking is actually really compelling. Not so much because I'd want to buy one, but because it might make everyone else wake up and start making things worth buying.
The iPad's success wasn't any one thing, but surely the App Store (and the ease of creating multi-touch apps with their SDK) was as significant to the equation as the hardware. Apple recognized that a different hardware paradigm dictated different kinds of software. Different ways of interacting with them. And they knew they needed to make this software effortlessly within reach of your average consumer.
Microsoft never considered this aspect, because Bill Gates (the tablet was his pet project) was never really a software visionary. He never thought about re-architecting an OS specifically for tablets from the ground up.
Apple's revenue is at this time more than many nations, and they have no "partners", hackentoshes norwithstanding. MS has a great idea, and seeing the Apple model, decides to go it alone. Why not? Their partners are not interested in innovating, but in making money, and have shareholders to answer to.
I own tablets, and 2 desktops and 2 laptops, and a netbook, because I believe in using the right tool to fit the job. I have many tablets, and all sorts of vatrieties. Kindles ( 3 different varieties, including a hacked Fire) Android (an Asus Transformer and 4 generic Chinese that I single purpose, think internet radio, because they were much cheaper than alternatives) and was thinking about a new iPad. I'll wait to see what shakes down in Surface, because I like the concept, and seems a lot cheaper than an Apple alternative. Hell, comes with a kickstand, case, keyboard, etc., all at extra cost on an iPad.
And the Android tablets are measurably bad, so there is hope for the Microsoft yet...unlike what you would hear on/.
Personally, if they come in at a proper price point, Surface tabs are going to sew up the business end of the market. iPads are great appliances, but a tablet, with a case and keyboard, at the same price? No contest.
Music taste is mostly formed when you're a teen. Teens listen to whatever they're surrounded by. Everybody thinks their generation had the best music....and 90% of anything is bad.
Calling shenanigans here.
Maybe I'm the exception that proves the rule, but I'm a bit older than most of you (65) and still listen to classic rock, BUT , I also like Big Band music from before I was born, all types of Jazz and Folk that was popular when I was a pre-teen, Classical music that was never really popular (with the mainstream) with any age group, Rap and Hip-Hop ( which most people MY age say they can't stand), lots of bands popular in the 80s ( Kiss, et. al.) and a lot of new music, from unknown bands, that I download free from Noisetrade (I do tip, if I really like something, and promote by FB, and Twitter, every one I download).
I've got 4 sons, the youngest is 36, and once he said the same thing as you, and I proved him wrong too.
Thing is, I love to read and read a lot (thank the Universe for Kindle App on Android) and also multitask, so when I read I'll listen to what's on TV (looking only whenit sounds interesting, or when "Walking Dead" or "Supernatural" is on) , but mostly I listen to music ( Internet radio, all kinds [even some talk] my play lists, on computer, or on cloud),
Oh, sorry, so sorry, wrong answer. The correct answer is "Nothing is worse than 'Star Wars Episode I, II, III." But we have some lo0vely parting gifts including a home edition of our game. Johnny, who's next?
China is still shit are car design if their version of MG/Rover is anything to go by. Luckily the western version of MG is still being designed in the UK
Remember hyow bad Korean cars were? They'd never be as good as Japanese cars, which would never be as good as American cars in the 50s, 60s, which would never be as good as British cars, etc., etc., ad infinitum, ad nauseam
The story dwells on one person's story. There are any number of people (both Americans and immigrants) who take any available job and try to work their way up, but opportunities never appear.
Because they're not publicity seeking millionaires. Q.E.D.
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Microsofts business model for years was to build software that could run on a wide variety of hardware. They'd do some mock up non commercial things to show off concepts, and then leave it up to all of the 3rd party teams to either develop their own ideas, or to pick up on microsofts ideas and role with it.
Surface is microsoft trying to either give their manufacturers a swift kick in the arse and shame them into doing something. Or its microsoft deciding that it can't rely on the manufacturers anymore, and it's going to do it itself (think xbox). A microsoft equivalent of the google nexus line of thinking is actually really compelling. Not so much because I'd want to buy one, but because it might make everyone else wake up and start making things worth buying.
The iPad's success wasn't any one thing, but surely the App Store (and the ease of creating multi-touch apps with their SDK) was as significant to the equation as the hardware. Apple recognized that a different hardware paradigm dictated different kinds of software. Different ways of interacting with them. And they knew they needed to make this software effortlessly within reach of your average consumer.
Microsoft never considered this aspect, because Bill Gates (the tablet was his pet project) was never really a software visionary. He never thought about re-architecting an OS specifically for tablets from the ground up.
Apple's revenue is at this time more than many nations, and they have no "partners", hackentoshes norwithstanding. MS has a great idea, and seeing the Apple model, decides to go it alone. Why not? Their partners are not interested in innovating, but in making money, and have shareholders to answer to.
I own tablets, and 2 desktops and 2 laptops, and a netbook, because I believe in using the right tool to fit the job. I have many tablets, and all sorts of vatrieties. Kindles ( 3 different varieties, including a hacked Fire) Android (an Asus Transformer and 4 generic Chinese that I single purpose, think internet radio, because they were much cheaper than alternatives) and was thinking about a new iPad. I'll wait to see what shakes down in Surface, because I like the concept, and seems a lot cheaper than an Apple alternative. Hell, comes with a kickstand, case, keyboard, etc., all at extra cost on an iPad.
And the Android tablets are measurably bad, so there is hope for the Microsoft yet...unlike what you would hear on /.
Personally, if they come in at a proper price point, Surface tabs are going to sew up the business end of the market. iPads are great appliances, but a tablet, with a case and keyboard, at the same price? No contest.
Music taste is mostly formed when you're a teen. Teens listen to whatever they're surrounded by. Everybody thinks their generation had the best music. ...and 90% of anything is bad.
Calling shenanigans here.
Maybe I'm the exception that proves the rule, but I'm a bit older than most of you (65) and still listen to classic rock, BUT , I also like Big Band music from before I was born, all types of Jazz and Folk that was popular when I was a pre-teen, Classical music that was never really popular (with the mainstream) with any age group, Rap and Hip-Hop ( which most people MY age say they can't stand), lots of bands popular in the 80s ( Kiss, et. al.) and a lot of new music, from unknown bands, that I download free from Noisetrade (I do tip, if I really like something, and promote by FB, and Twitter, every one I download).
I've got 4 sons, the youngest is 36, and once he said the same thing as you, and I proved him wrong too.
Thing is, I love to read and read a lot (thank the Universe for Kindle App on Android) and also multitask, so when I read I'll listen to what's on TV (looking only whenit sounds interesting, or when "Walking Dead" or "Supernatural" is on) , but mostly I listen to music ( Internet radio, all kinds [even some talk] my play lists, on computer, or on cloud),
An Uwe Boll movie is worse than Star Wars 1-3.
Oh, sorry, so sorry, wrong answer. The correct answer is "Nothing is worse than 'Star Wars Episode I, II, III." But we have some lo0vely parting gifts including a home edition of our game. Johnny, who's next?
I'm not sure which is right, because I don't have the facts of the case, but it's quite possible that what the FDA is doing is a good thing.
"possible", but not probable. This from a retired Pharmacist, who has seen more crap than he cares to admit.
What else do you need?
They hero gets the girl, an orphan finds a home, the lost dog makes it home, and they all live happily ever after?
it was worse than Star Wars 1-3.
No, no, I'm sorry. Nothing was worse than Star Wars 1-3
Hey, kid, get off my lawn
Roast ham hocks until browned
Place in pot, add greens ( kale is good, or mustard greens)
Cover with water, add some salt, simmer until pork falls off bone. Eat good down home Southern style
While we're at it, raw cauliflower dipped in ranch dressing is wonderful. Cauliflower has always reminded me of broccoli.
Because they're closely related members of the cabbage family
There, fixed that for you
Which only proves YOU know what to look for
Going from Georgia to Florida doesn't require a Florida passport and an entry visa from the state of Florida.
Yet.
If the elections in November go South this year, well, we'll see.
China is still shit are car design if their version of MG/Rover is anything to go by. Luckily the western version of MG is still being designed in the UK
Remember hyow bad Korean cars were? They'd never be as good as Japanese cars, which would never be as good as American cars in the 50s, 60s, which would never be as good as British cars, etc., etc., ad infinitum, ad nauseam
I did it to my Dell at home for free.
Should hav chargd yourself $65 and saved $34
The story dwells on one person's story. There are any number of people (both Americans and immigrants) who take any available job and try to work their way up, but opportunities never appear.
Because they're not publicity seeking millionaires. Q.E.D.
Thank God! All this time I thought it was the Coke and Fritos doing it to me!
Must be all those fat asses in Wallmarts across the mid-West are really jet setters and are fat through no fault of their own
And yet we still keep him, and his relatives, in a cage.
Because , alternating with the stones, he still throws poo
Why is MS always being held to a double-standard that others aren't?
Maybe you haven't heard, they found out that Gates is Darth Vader's eveil twin.
1962
No kidding.
"Pre-emtive strike? That's unheard of!!! Who does that?!?"
Guys named "Putin" apparently
Suddenly, it's 1962
Occupy failed because the 99% are not Marxist hippies in hemp shirts. Try again with normal people.
You say you want a revolution
Well you know
We'd all want to change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know that you can count me out
not equal to
"Willy-Waving??? performance @ price point has always been my aim.