Known network journalist Jason O'Gredi (Jason O'Grady), for many years using Apple technology, I decided add your reviews objectivity and bought a Surface tablet from Microsoft. US laws require the returned goods within 30 days, if he just does not suit the buyer. Therefore O'Gredi become a choice - whether to return the tablet to the store. And he decided to return, calling the four reasons for this step.
1. It slow
A striking example hovering Surface - is an attempt to translate it from portrait to landscape view. It takes a few seconds. Compare the transition between modes in the iPad and Surface - the tablet from Apple in it takes a fraction of a second. And Microsoft will have to decide how to deal with it. Some also noted hang keyboard when working with Word, but not for all the devices is important.
2.Very small applications
One of the first applications that Jason downloaded to your Surface - this twitter client Tweetro. And the next day Tweetro the project was forced to close due to the fact that Twitter has established a limit to requests from third-party applications. Of course, this problem of Twitter, but on Windows 8 is really small applications.
3. Only Wi-Fi
Surface creators do not care to support 3G or 4G in your device, so you can connect to the Internet only via Wi-Fi. Uchitvaya, that this tablet is intended as a replacement PC, many problems can arise if they decide to take to the Surface trip.
4.Neudobny device design
Microsoft came up with an excellent stand for your device, no kidding. Surface edge but get hard and uncomfortable. If the iPad form smooth and comfortable to hold in your hand, the Surface on the edges is more like on the iPhone. He's sharp, square edges. As a result, hold the device in his hand, for example, when reading - not an easy task.
Of course, all is not lost for Microsoft. Windows 8 - is still a great system, and Metro UI - is the best thing Microsoft did designers in recent years. Perhaps, Apple should think about the fact that following the example of Microsoft to embed widgets directly on the screen with applications.
Surface - a great attempt to add the letter M in the triple A tablet market (Apple, Android and Amazon). But at the moment the device is sold in stores that are not quite ready for everyday use. A year later, the Microsoft, probably vyputit great device, as long as there are reasons not to buy the Surface.