Ok, sorry I'll stop after this - I also found this from the Windows 8 Compatibility website - it shows the 7D as a compatible device in Windows 8.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windo...4&Locale=en-US

It could be or maybe it would not be.

I didn't say there would be a problem.

I said there could be a problem.

I'm fairly certain my exact wording was

I certainly would not be buying it in hopes the stuff I want to connect to it will just work when Microsoft is issuing a warning that things possibly won't work. I would personally wait to be sure before spending the money.

Microsoft: Surface display superior to iPad display

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http://www.tuaw.com/2012/10/17/micro...-ipad-display/

-David

20gb tablet. 12gb for the OS and Office :eek:

http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comment...dsu8?context=2

Are they planning to release a 3/4G one?

No. It has a USB port, so whenever RT-compatible dongles or modems come out, you could attach one, but nothing native.

Overall, Microsoft has to have a credible response to this question: "Why wouldn't I just buy an iPad?"

I can't run Outlook? Why wouldn't I just buy an iPad?
I can't run any third-party apps right out of the box? Why wouldn't I just buy an iPad?
No cellular connectivity built in? Why wouldn't I just buy an iPad?
It's the same price as an iPad? Why wouldn't I just buy an iPad?
I can't join it to a domain or manage it with my existing IT tools? Why wouldn't I just buy my users iPads if I have to build a new management structure anyway?
etc...

Last time I checked the iPad doesn't allow me to seamlessly move between the tablet and the PC or even OSX.

It's the $110 magnetic keyboard, you can't get that on an Ipad so you have to buy the surface.

I'm quite frankly stunned that they aren't offering a native 4g version.

How seamlessly will you be able to move when your Surface RT won't run Outlook or any of your desktop apps? I wouldn't call that "seamless." It might be more possible than it was before in a Windows-centric environment, but it certainly ain't seamless.

Especially when you consider some of the improvements made to Windows 8 that specifically deal with monitoring cell-based connections (for data metering, among other things).

Who would even consider buying one of these without being able to see and use one beforehand? I'm thrilled to see what could be solid competition in this space, but this thing is really an unknown quantity at best right now...

Maybe they feel that because others are announcing 4g ones they didn't feel there was a need for them to be in the market too?

Kidding of course, it's just plain stupid not to have theirs not be able to do anything without WiFi.

Not everyone wants another cellular device or data plan, I certainly don't. I convert my cellphone to wifi hotspot and connect my Playbook to it and use the data that comes with my phone.

Anyone saw the Surface commercial? I thought I was watching an Old Navy commercial. :p What are they thinking?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=8mSckyoAMHg

While that's certainly true, that's why you offer it as an option to people. Those who want just WiFi just buy the WiFi version. Those who want 3G or 4G buy the 3G or 4G version.

No, wait, in this case they will have to buy another companies product.

The vast majority of tablets (like 90%) are sold without 3G and 4G in them, but at least others are offering options for people who want it. For Microsoft to think they will take over the market with an expensive device, where a good portion of the memory is already in use, with limited expansion capabilities, and no alternative but WiFi is just plain silly.

No wait, they do have that snazzy magnetic keyboard though, that will save it.