I gave in and got a Surface
After reading a few more reviews and coming to the realization that most of the new Windows 8 tablets don’t have pen-digitizer capabilities, I went ahead a got a Surface. I like it a lot so far. I got a Type Cover, and it feels very comfortable (I’m using the Type Cover to compose this blog post).
I see the Surface as more of a laptop replacement than a tablet. In other words, I don’t plan on selling my iPad anytime soon. Aside from regular Windows programs, the Surface doesn’t have much of an app ecosystem (although it does have a few publications that I can’t get on my Android), and doesn’t have the battery life I’d be happy with in a pure tablet.
But as a working tool, I’ve already found the Surface much more useful than an iPad — and surprisingly, even a regular laptop. It turns on instantly and is much more portable than any laptop I’ve owned, including the family MacBook Air. I can see myself grabbing the device for a quick blog post or revision to some freelance article I’m working on.
Which reminds me — I’ve got work to do.
Reading the title, I worried about Apple stock until I read the rest of the post. Enjoy your new gadget. Is the wife traveling again? ;)
ReplyDelete-Shilpa.
I actually got pre-approval for this purchase! My laptop was getting really old, so this one is basically a replacement.
DeleteAs for Apple stock, I'd be more worried about Samsung than Microsoft.