Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
RT pro only runs full operating system in desktop mode correct?
RT and Pro are different. Pro is like a full fledged laptop, RT is closer to an iPad. It has a desktop, but it's only good for File Explorer, Office, and other system stuff - can't install desktop apps.
Originally Posted by pdxer
i don't know about a galaxy tablet but i've done it with an ipad on more than one occasion, although the upload was not to flickr.
How did you do that? My iPad doesn't have an SD card slot (Surface does) or a USB port (Surface does). My iPad could print to special airplay printers, but I didn't have one, nor did my office, my local bestbuy or any hotel I've ever been to. My iPad also doesn't have a file browser or decent office apps.
Basically any PC USB accessories work with the Surface which is just awesome. I plug in a mouse when I need to really work on a powerpoint deck (touch just doesn't do it for that), I can plug in my clicker for when I'm on the road doing presentations.. the flexibility of a real USB port is just great. Printers, USB keys, mice, keyboards, you name it they just work.
It's a bit slow and clunky at times compared to the ipad, but it's so functional. I can't wait for a faster one to come out.
If I were a consumer that only needed a tablet for web browsing and playing with apps I'd probably still go iPad though. But if you find yourself carrying a work laptop AND an iPad like I did, the Surface is a good option.