Surface tablets show the way forward for Windows

To all you apple I-pad freaks

Tablet devices were out a long time before apple got into the market, they just took it to another level.

They will now be left behind by the likes of Microsoft and android as they do not allow USB or any other device out of there control.

Apple are control freaks and most of what they have has been stolen (SIRI Lol, I had that 10 years ago and it hasn’t got better).

Microsoft are up against it in anything that they introduce, as the pubic perception of them has developed into an apparently 'ordinary' brand, whilst Apple has nurtured a 'cult' type of customer dedication. This enables Apple to bring out and refine products which sell at a premium price to devotees, whereas Microsoft (and related) products are subject to the 'discount' mentality amongst potential buyers. It is the same in the car market where, say, BMW is perceived to be more 'desirable' than, say, Ford, enabling BMW to command a very profitable premium price. Yes, Apple certainly broke the aesthetic mould in, for instance, relieving us from having all hardware casings coloured 'dull putty' and now, thankfully, other manufacturers have realised that black or other colours can be desirable. Conclusively, though, just so long as your chosen computer or other device does what you bought it for, it is fairly irrelevant whether it is Microsoft or Apple - make your choice and pay your money.

Finally... true multi-tasking, a file system, external connectivity (microsdx and  USB3.0) and not too shabby storage (64-128gb SSD) for a full windows on a tablet!

Now MS, get the screen resolution right so I can read some books where the writing is crisp  and the battery life is half-decent and I'll live with the compromises...

Get the 3G/4G onboard (somehow) by launch time and ipad can go snuggle itself between someone's panties where it may actually be useful if somewhat uncomfortable.

I've been waiting for this for 2 years. About time too for launching your own brand..

Have been using windows 8 on my pc, it takes a while to adapt but can see it as a step forward. Plus never had a single crash on a preview that's something new from MS lol.

Its perfect for the phone/tablet market, Metro live apps are fast responsive and a vast improvement on the dead icon of the past. Depending on price I would consider this a major challenge for the ipad.

hasn't everyone else already made tablets, maybe something new on the market would be great

Looks awesome