Comments on: UPDATE II: SURFACE By Microsoft (Leaves The Idiot Pad In the Dust) https://barelyablog.com/surface-by-microsoft-leaves-the-idiot-pad-in-the-dust/ by ilana mercer Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:29:09 +0000 hourly 1 By: Scherie https://barelyablog.com/surface-by-microsoft-leaves-the-idiot-pad-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-23222 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:08:58 +0000 http://barelyablog.com/?p=52786#comment-23222 This is awesome. This is exactly what I have been looking for. Since iPad came out, I’ve been hesitant in purchasing it. It just doesn’t impress me much. But Surface. I will wait a few months to buy this–to make sure they get the kinks out.

]]> By: Robert Glisson https://barelyablog.com/surface-by-microsoft-leaves-the-idiot-pad-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-23220 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:19:42 +0000 http://barelyablog.com/?p=52786#comment-23220 Rebel; what have you been drinking?

]]> By: Rebel Without a Clause https://barelyablog.com/surface-by-microsoft-leaves-the-idiot-pad-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-23216 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:43:01 +0000 http://barelyablog.com/?p=52786#comment-23216 To hinder the Chinese armored columns.

]]> By: Rebel Without a Clause https://barelyablog.com/surface-by-microsoft-leaves-the-idiot-pad-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-23215 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:41:43 +0000 http://barelyablog.com/?p=52786#comment-23215 And it’s all for naught. When the grid goes, none of this stuff will work. Perhaps we can pile up the elektrokrap and use it for roadblocks.

]]> By: Rebel Without a Clause https://barelyablog.com/surface-by-microsoft-leaves-the-idiot-pad-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-23214 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:38:46 +0000 http://barelyablog.com/?p=52786#comment-23214 More ecleckrto-krap from the Chicom sweatshops and slave-labor camps. Chink Army will use its cut to buy up more strategic property in U.S.

]]> By: Robert Glisson https://barelyablog.com/surface-by-microsoft-leaves-the-idiot-pad-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-23212 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:57:44 +0000 http://barelyablog.com/?p=52786#comment-23212 That is interesting. I too could use a portable internet connected word processor and computer. Especially when riding a scooter to and fro. Will take a look when it hits town.

]]> By: james huggins https://barelyablog.com/surface-by-microsoft-leaves-the-idiot-pad-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-23210 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:36:22 +0000 http://barelyablog.com/?p=52786#comment-23210 If all consumers were like Ilana Mercer these clowns like Microsoft and Apple wouldn’t sell two dozen of these electronic gizmos. “Mindless entertainment” is the great common denominator in the irrational love of electronic devices. We can crank our brains into neutral and let the world go to hell while we are in some “don’t think” stupor.

]]> By: JD https://barelyablog.com/surface-by-microsoft-leaves-the-idiot-pad-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-23209 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:34:56 +0000 http://barelyablog.com/?p=52786#comment-23209 This is an impressive device and far beyond the iPad in performance, design and utility. I was also awed by the intensity and sincerity of this team, especially after watching several Apple Keynotes. Any guy who can talk for ten minutes about a hinge has earned my business.

]]> By: JP https://barelyablog.com/surface-by-microsoft-leaves-the-idiot-pad-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-23208 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:28:37 +0000 http://barelyablog.com/?p=52786#comment-23208 I’ve always pointed out two things to people who buy the iPad or Samsung Galaxy tab:

1. If you’re just interested in playing mindless games on it, the Sony PSP is cheaper and has a superior user experience.
2. A netbook (a mini-laptop) has an actual hard-drive, a physical keyboard, and often runs a full operating system like Windows XP, Windows 7 or Ubuntu Linux, making them the superior platform for productivity (as well as “productivity”). Plus, they’re cheaper than your favourite tablet.

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