[geeks] Windows 8.1

Andrew Jones andrew at jones.ec
Tue Jun 17 14:04:35 CDT 2014


On 06/17/2014 01:24 PM, Dan Sikorski wrote:
> Personally, i think the Surface pro is a great device for its particular
> niche, but less than optimal as a general purpose device.  For my use, Id
> rather have a better laptop and a more portable tablet than try to get both
> into one device, but I can understand the appeal of the Surface Pro if it fits
> your usage.

Average price of a PC in 2013 was $671.  A Surface Pro 2 with type cover 
is currently $1053, and it was closer to $1500 at introduction.

Even if the Surface Pro series had always been perfect products, the 
pricing confines them to a niche market.


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