When Microsoft in a surprise event announced about the Microsoft Surface, we all thought it was such a pathetic name and today it has become a buzzword(At least everyone knows about it more than the windows phone).
The iPad no doubt rules the roost with its ever increasing demand but suddenly Microsoft Surface has got the people thinking, "Oh why not wait and see a few months what that cool looking device from MS has to offer". After a long and hard effort by the Android manufacturers with the likes of the Transformer line, there never seemed to be a viable alternative that even came close to the best in class prowess of the iPad. Enter the Surface !
Windows 8 is out and its coming faster than anticipated
Microsoft has already stated that the Windows 8 has reached its gold stage. That means it is coming fast and they are on track for a timely delivery. They promised us earlier that the Surface(RT) will be available in time of the GA for Windows 8 and it was confirmed recently by one of the Microsoft's SEC Filing.
The iPad no doubt rules the roost with its ever increasing demand but suddenly Microsoft Surface has got the people thinking, "Oh why not wait and see a few months what that cool looking device from MS has to offer". After a long and hard effort by the Android manufacturers with the likes of the Transformer line, there never seemed to be a viable alternative that even came close to the best in class prowess of the iPad. Enter the Surface !
Windows 8 is out and its coming faster than anticipated
Microsoft has already stated that the Windows 8 has reached its gold stage. That means it is coming fast and they are on track for a timely delivery. They promised us earlier that the Surface(RT) will be available in time of the GA for Windows 8 and it was confirmed recently by one of the Microsoft's SEC Filing.
Having used the iPad, people could never achieve real productivity and were always left wanting for more. They have a chance with Windows 8 to make that dream come true with the combination of Surface and Windows 8 with a device as light as people could think of i.e. the iPad and productivity of a normal windows PC that we are all are familiar with.
Only Microsoft could do Justice with Windows 8 by a complementing hardware
The hardware is indigenously built by MS, it knows its software and has built the hardware that they think could work best with Windows 8. I among others was surprised when they revealed plans for the Surface after having such a bad history with hardware but in my opinion they have nailed it the half way and hoping the consumers do the rest. With the CES and Computex MS would have seen that no hardware vendor was bringing a device that stood out of the crowd. So they set out making the device. It is even believed that the device was built in a bunker with access to the core team only.
Surface is a true innovation after a long time
It is truly a great innovation, hardware wise. It takes the traditional device out of its boundaries. The touch keyboard, the kick stand and the touch screen, all those are nothing short of a true innovation. People have always dreamed of such a device. They would say, "Oh, i love the iPad but get me office and the windows apps in it and take my money". There you are ! I can take my touch screen slate and watch a movie at one point in time and the next second i may be effortlessly connected to my office network with just click of the magnetic keyboard.
Integrates best with the WinPhone and Xbox being a MS product
I certainly believe that Microsoft would certainly release certain number of perks with Windows Phone that would be exclusive to the Surface. It can be in any form. It could be a Surface and Windows Phone 8 bundle, or even a WinPhone, Surface and a Xbox bundle some exclusive apps or even combined discounts. We will have to wait and watch but this cannot be ruled out for sure.
Can you guys give me a compelling enough 5th reason ?
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