More info on the Surface: pricing

Post #359,313 by malraux 6/21/12 1:15:48 PM Reply	More info on the Surface: pricing Pegatron to build the Surface: looks like the pricing will be above $599 for the ARM version and above $799 for the Intel version. This means that the Surface RT is going to have a hard time competing with the iPad, given that it will be more expensive (or Microsoft will have to sell at a loss). The Intel/Windows Pro version will likely do better since it's cheaper than an Air, but I still suspect most people will just buy an ultrabook. http://www.theregist...icrosoft_surface/ Regards, -scott Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson.
Post #359,320 by folkert 6/21/12 2:28:04 PM Reply	Bummer. So it looks like I'm sticking with the hackintosh for a while yet.
Post #359,415 by Another Scott 6/22/12 9:01:39 PM Reply	Reuters: Acer says Surface can't succeed. http://in.reuters.co...BRE85K17Y20120621 Oliver Ahrens, Acer's senior VP and president for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said Microsoft was trying to copy some of Apple's strategy, but he was doubtful it would succeed. "I don't think it will be successful because you cannot be a hardware player with two products," he said in an interview, adding that the former darling of the tech sector would also have to adapt its brand to compete with Apple. "Microsoft is working with two dozen PC vendors worldwide, including the local guys, whereas Apple is alone, it can more or less do what it wants," he said. "Microsoft is a component of a PC system. A very important component but still a component. FWIW. Also, too: http://parislemon.co...on-via-joetierney ;-) Cheers, Scott.

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