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If they did that, I would have had absolutely no interest in it. I didn't want a Surface Pro. Not in the slightest. I wasn't about to take a step backward with a (relatively speaking) thicker tablet that needed a fan, and because of full Windows, (1) all the maintenance and support headaches of a desktop computer.

(2) People can complain about the locked-down ecosystem of iOS, and their complaints would be valid, but the iPad excels in providing as trouble-free mobile experience as possible. (3) Android tablets offer more flexibility but along with it comes some of that maintenance at the cost of trouble-free.

The Surface RT is the first tablet that had the potential to truly bridge the gap between mobile tablet and netbook. Microsoft's decisions on the hardware design were just about perfect IMO. Apple apologists claim that to add support for a microSD slot, HDMI, and full USB would force the iPad to be thicker... and yet the RT contains all of those things and is just as thin as my iPad 4. Having that magnetic connector (where the keyboard snaps on) was a brilliant decision and allowed Microsoft to develop some truly innovative accessories for it. (4) The TypeCover2 is by far THE best keyboard solution for any tablet.

(5) Driver support, printer support, hardware connectivity, etc. allow me to do things on the RT that are not possible with other tablets but common on netbooks.

As Win RT matures, I believe that Microsoft will improve on how it hides the (6) maintenance from the end user. Clean up the bugs (battery drain bug, please!) Beef up the apps, and keep supporting the RT and it would have a great future.

The only fly in the ointment from my perspective is the capacitive touch sensors on the screen. I think Microsoft may have taken a shortcut/cut-a-corner to save money that will detract from the overall tablet experience.

(1) i'm not sure why you view a desktop as having more headaches, or maintenance, than a tablet ?
(2) pretty much
(3) i'm not sure what you're referring to as maintenance here, either.
(4) bluetooth keyboards and mice do a great job, from my experiences. they don't require an OEM store to be close by to replace a broken keyboard/mouse, which is a big plus, to me.
(5) hmm, like printing ? what specifically are you finding available as far as drivers go for RT that desktop windows, or android / ipad fondle slabs don't have ?
(6) repeat of #1 and #3 again. what maintenance are you doing ?

 

[WillysJeepMan]

(1) i'm not sure why you view a desktop as having more headaches, or maintenance, than a tablet ?
(2) pretty much
(3) i'm not sure what you're referring to as maintenance here, either.
(4) bluetooth keyboards and mice do a great job, from my experiences. they don't require an OEM store to be close by to replace a broken keyboard/mouse, which is a big plus, to me.
(5) hmm, like printing ? what specifically are you finding available as far as drivers go for RT that desktop windows, or android / ipad fondle slabs don't have ?
(6) repeat of #1 and #3 again. what maintenance are you doing ?

In order for Windows to operate efficiently, there is maintenance that needs to be done on a regular basis. Things like defragmenting a harddrive can be scheduled, but not everything can or should.

Antivirus runs continuously, not to the point of slowing a system down, but it is triggered by certain low-level system calls. The less secure a system is, the more antivirus software needs to be monitoring the system. iOS is far more secure than desktop Windows and as such either has little to no overhead in scanning for viruses. The Windows registry has essentially remained unchanged since the Windows 3.x days. Corrupted and orphaned entries can have a significant impact on the system performance and stability. The registry needs to be regularly maintained/cleaned. Application installers/uninstallers often leave partial remnants that can interfere with the operation of a system. That stuff needs to be cleaned up. Even worse, some apps may cause a system service to be "Started" but when that app is uninstalled, it leaves that system service as marked as "Start" even if it was the only app that used that service.

You are not alone in your lack of understanding the type of maintenance that Windows requires. I regularly clean systems for friends and family who complain that their system is not as fast as it was when they first bought it. When I have performed these maintenance tasks, the system stability and performance are restored to nearly the level it was when the system was new. The only reason why the people I help buy a new system is because of a hardware failure or need for a new feature/form-factor arises.

4) bluetooth keyboards and mice are ok if one doesn't mind lugging separate components with them wherever they go. The TypeCover2 is attached to the tablet and is so thin, so portable, and dual purpose (protecting the screen as well), that it makes it superior to every bluetooth keyboard out there. I can understand why you would disagree if your tablet never leaves your house.

5) My Surface RT has been able to print correctly to every network printer it has found. the Ipad cannot (none of the printers are AirPrint capable) neither can the Android tabs I own.

 

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For printing, I use Google cloud print, worked with everything that had a browser.


Good explanation... I had forgotten about all the defragging and virus stuff after switching to Linux, then Mac is years ago. The registry, good lord I remember that.

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I actually agree with the OP...all this negative PR of "NO APPS NO APPS" is really not helping...of course we have a choice to ignore it..but still it does make an impact in a long run..

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