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ccallana
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ccallana to signmeuptoo94

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Re: MS Surface, you gonna get one?

Forget the Surface RT Get one of the Atom based Windows 8 tablets out or coming out soon.

They are more expensive for sure (which is really a bummer), but they are full x86 compatible, where the RT systems are not. Many of them come with dockable keyboards as well - basically making them a convertible laptop - part traditional laptop, part tablet.

For full disclosure reasons, I worked on the the graphics driver for the Atom based Windows 8 tablets

banditws6
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banditws6

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said by ccallana:

Forget the Surface RT Get one of the Atom based Windows 8 tablets out or coming out soon.

Actually, I have been considering this option as well, having looked at the Samsung Ativ and similar devices. Most likely I will see if I can get my hands on one before I decide, although the extra expense gives me pause. With that said, you gain a lot given the x86 support and the new Clovertrail Atoms are supposed to be a lot better than prior generations.