To Preorder or Not to Preorder
Are
you just craving a Microsoft Surface tablet? I’m sure some
non-developer Microsoft fans are, but for the rest of us the question
remains. One key point to note is that the RT model of the tablet is
only available for preorder. So, should you preorder a Microsoft Surface
RT tablet or wait and see?
Preorder the Microsoft Surface.
If
you have the $500 to $600 to spend on the new tablet then go ahead and
preorder the new tablet. Now, I’d admit, I am excited to see the
Microsoft has designed and built this device. It is good to have another
option in the tablet arena. The device is fairly attractive and
availability of the cover – keyboard combination is pretty innovative.
The functionality of the keyboard-combo outside of tests remains to be
seen. Some critics have said that the Surface is an attractive device. I
have not had the chance to see it in person, so I really can’t say how
the attractive the device is up close and personal. If by chance you are
using a Windows Phone 8 device or use a version of Windows as your
primary operating system, then perhaps a person will fully want to dive
into a Microsoft ecosystem. I must say, these reasons to preorder the
device do not seem all that strong or influential.
Do Not Preorder the Microsoft Surface.
Whether
you have the money or not, it is probably wise to just wait and see how
the device performs. Some may jump at the chance to immediately buy the
new iPhone or iPad without knowing how it will work, but consumers know
those products will function as they should. At least they should
perform at the same level as their predecessor. The Surface tablet is a
new device. The software has been revamped from the ground up. Now if
one did not physically see or test the device, then it is recommendable
to hold off ordering until it is widely available in stores and people
have a better understanding of how it works. Also, as stated above, the
RT model is the only model that is available for preorder. The RT model
runs on the ARM processor which means it will only be able to handle the
apps designed for Microsoft mobile devices and some lighter versions of
popular software. This goes to say if you’re a power user and waiting
for Microsoft to release a product that can compete, then it is
advisable to have you wait a little bit longer. A word of advice: read
the return policy if you’re seriously considering preordering the
device.
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