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February 13th, 2013, 22:51 GMT · By

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Surface with Windows 8 Pro Very Likely to Disappoint – Former Microsoftie

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Microsoft officially introduced the Surface Pro tablet a few days ago, and the company says that consumer response is amazing, but Joachim Kempin, a former Microsoft executive, claims the new device is very likely to disappoint.

Kempin, who has been talking quite a lot about Microsoft lately, told Computing in an interview that the Redmond-based technology giant didn’t have the necessary know-how to make a successful hardware product, and it all comes down to its partners.

“I don't think it's going to make a dent either, because that's the category where most PC manufacturers know exactly what to do. Just look back. Microsoft and hardware. What have they ever done that was successful?” Kempin was quoted as saying.

In the meantime, the 128 GB version of the Surface Pro is still out of stock, but Microsoft has promised that more units would arrive in official stores by the end of the week.

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Comment #1 by: Microsoft T on 14 Feb 2013, 09:03 UTC reply to this comment

I bought a surface pro this week. Been very impressed with it. I didn't like the RT because it forced Windows 8 on users. I am not a big fan of Win8, having been around since MSDOS 2.1 days. I've liked most of the other OS's and even liked Windows Phone 7. But Windows 8 is so bad because it restricts users and doesn't enhance the user-experience, but takes away because of all its many restrictions on the user interface... something no other windows OS ever did...

Comment #1.1 by: MonteJ on 20 Feb 2013, 04:15 GMT

Hmmmmm. I absolutely enjoy Windows 8. I installed it on my five year old laptop and it's like having a brand new computer. The tile start screen is only one click away from the familiar desktop, but the new Metro apps are generally preferable if you have a touchscreen. I have a hard time understanding why anyone would be grumpy about this OS. It was the easiest install yet for a MS upgrade and everything "just works". Really! Certainly Win 8 is a transitional product - but I applaud MS for looking forward to a changing PC market instead of just reacting to it (and usually too little - too late). They finally understand that the new battle is all about the entire product eco-system and I like the direction they are going.

By the way, I have a Surface Pro on order. I spent quite a bit of time with a friend's RT and knew that the Pro would meet my mobile computing needs. I gave my ipad to my wife awhile back. It's nice for what it is ... but with the surface - I'll actually be able to get some work done. I'm totally aware that the next version with the Haswell chip will be a great improvement but, in the meantime ... I will be making good use of the first generation product.


Comment #2 by: ymcpa on 14 Feb 2013, 17:23 UTC reply to this comment

What has microsoft done that was successful in hardware? First you have the xbox. Then there is is kinect. Their keyboards and mice sell pretty well. The zune was the #2 media player. It was dwarfed by the ipod, but I haven't seen any review that didn't say it wasn't a good device. They don't have experience in mobile hardware, but they do have experience with hardware.

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