Microsoft Surface Pro 2?

[Fuyurin]

I've never had any experience with the original Surface Pro or the like, but I was a bit impressed when I got to play with the store display modem of the Pro 2 and I might want to invest in one. Anyone here have one already? Is it as awesome as it seems to be? Is it actually garbage?

[Aloneness]

No for multiple reasons, I a built my own computers because it's a good bit cheaper, b it has windows 8 on it which I kindly refer to computer aids 3.0 (Me begin computer aids 1, vista being 2). Touch screen is just a marketing ploy to be honest it doesn't do anything for me, I can draw using my tablet if I need something like that, and mouse are superior to touch screens <w< sorry.

[Mylo]

In my opinion the Surface Pro 2 is a great product. Amazon reviewers seem to agree. The question is...what do you consider important? Some people don't like Windows 8; I've used it and think it's pretty intuitive once you get the hang of it (especially on touch screens).  If you are fine with Windows 8, that's not a problem. If cost is not a problem and you like the product, just go for it. The worst thing that'll happen is that you return it on Amazon, right?

One thing to add though. There are a lot of Intel-based tablets nowadays that run full Windows 8 Pro that are comparable to the Surface Pro 2. If you are looking for something in that product category (touch screen tablet computer with Windows 8 Pro) then it might be of benefit to look at all the other offerings and see which one is the best.

Good luck!

[Weisseman]

No for multiple reasons, I a built my own computers because it's a good bit cheaper, b it has windows 8 on it which I kindly refer to computer aids 3.0 (Me begin computer aids 1, vista being 2). Touch screen is just a marketing ploy to be honest it doesn't do anything for me, I can draw using my tablet if I need something like that, and mouse are superior to touch screens <w< sorry.

Tablet != Computer replacement

I've looked at the Surface 2 Pro but it's price it too high for me. I can't see me needing a tablet that costs as much as a cheap laptop which will do more for what I tend to do.