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Subject: Microsoft surface?

I like Halo: Reach. I think its a fun game. What i DON'T like about it is that the maps such as SwordBase is terrible. I don't hate armor lock, but i can say it can sometimes get annoying. Bloom doesn't bother me either.

Does anyone here on the flood have it? If so how is it? Is it worth getting for Christmas?

  • 12.08.2012 10:36 PM PDT

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Never heard of it.

  • 12.08.2012 10:37 PM PDT

I like Halo: Reach. I think its a fun game. What i DON'T like about it is that the maps such as SwordBase is terrible. I don't hate armor lock, but i can say it can sometimes get annoying. Bloom doesn't bother me either.


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Never heard of it.

Its Microsoft's new tablet that would compete against the other tablets

  • 12.08.2012 10:38 PM PDT

Hell of alot better then Apple's version I'd wager.

Probably half the price too.

  • 12.08.2012 10:40 PM PDT

HAH! That's a good one. Oh wait, you're serious?

  • 12.08.2012 10:46 PM PDT

I like Halo: Reach. I think its a fun game. What i DON'T like about it is that the maps such as SwordBase is terrible. I don't hate armor lock, but i can say it can sometimes get annoying. Bloom doesn't bother me either.


Posted by: Onca Rapotee
Hell of alot better then Apple's version I'd wager.

Probably half the price too.

What are the pros and cons between the two?

  • 12.08.2012 10:47 PM PDT

I like Halo: Reach. I think its a fun game. What i DON'T like about it is that the maps such as SwordBase is terrible. I don't hate armor lock, but i can say it can sometimes get annoying. Bloom doesn't bother me either.


Posted by: Navweb3620
HAH! That's a good one. Oh wait, you're serious?

I'm guessing you don't think the surface isn't really good.

  • 12.08.2012 10:48 PM PDT

The Surface has many flaws. It's priced the same as an Ipad, and that's without the keyboard. That's right; if you want the essential keyboard, which apparently costs a mere 16$ to manufacture, you got to fork up over 100$. Plus, the keyboard can't be used on your lap, as it doesn't use a hinge.

Microsoft shot themselves in the foot with the Surface's price.

I was excited for the Surface, until I saw the price. Disappointing.

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  • 12.08.2012 11:05 PM PDT

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I'm getting a surface pro when it comes out next month.

  • 12.08.2012 11:06 PM PDT

I wouldn't know, all I know is Apple products tend to be polished turds.
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Posted by: Onca Rapotee
Hell of alot better then Apple's version I'd wager.

Probably half the price too.

What are the pros and cons between the two?

  • 12.08.2012 11:07 PM PDT
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Posted by: Onca Rapotee
I wouldn't know, all I know is Apple products tend to be polished turds.
Oh come off it. Sure they're more expensive than they should be, but their products are far from 'polished turds.' Anti-fanboyism is just as silly as fanboyism.

OT: Don't get the Surface. Just get a Nexus 7 (or 10 if you want the bigger screen). Android has native USB peripheral support, so you can plug in a usb keyboard & mouse if you want to use it for notes or something.

  • 12.08.2012 11:19 PM PDT

So...Polished turds.
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Sure they're more expensive than they should be

  • 12.08.2012 11:20 PM PDT
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Posted by: Onca Rapotee
So...Polished turds.
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Sure they're more expensive than they should be
Turd would imply that the product is garbage. If you've actually used an Apple product in the last 5 years, you'd know that's not the case. It's fine not to like the company, but you're obviously blinded by hatred.

  • 12.08.2012 11:24 PM PDT

Looks really cool

  • 12.08.2012 11:25 PM PDT

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Looks cool, but having owned a desktop-optimized tablet (meaning it runs a full version of Win7) it's really just a gimmick. The only real touch input I do is scrolling. The RT version might be cool, but given the pricing I don't see any reason to use a tablet instead of a much superior laptop.

  • 12.08.2012 11:30 PM PDT
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My dad has one, and he really likes it. And, while I really, really love it, I think it's awesome, and has a ton of potential, I'll honestly be waiting to get the Surface Pro. But the Surface might be just perfect for you too. The reason I'd like to get the Surface Pro is because I'd like to use my tablet not just as a tablet, but also for school. For my major in school, I need access to a lot of legacy apps that are, semi-obviously, not allowed on the Surface.

  • 12.08.2012 11:33 PM PDT

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Probably sucks, seeing as microsoft can't get anything right on the first try.

  • 12.08.2012 11:35 PM PDT

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Im getting it.

Along with a Macbook Pro next year. Should be a fun year to do some personal development.

  • 12.08.2012 11:37 PM PDT

Blinded, just like the people they sucker into buying their products.
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Posted by: Onca Rapotee
So...Polished turds.
Posted by: William Gates

Sure they're more expensive than they should be
Turd would imply that the product is garbage. If you've actually used an Apple product in the last 5 years, you'd know that's not the case. It's fine not to like the company, but you're obviously blinded by hatred.

  • 12.08.2012 11:38 PM PDT
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Posted by: Onca Rapotee
Blinded, just like the people they sucker into buying their products.
I don't know; maybe they're just not afraid to shell out a bit more for a product that will last twice as long.

  • 12.08.2012 11:41 PM PDT