Ubuntu on the Nexus 7 [LWN.net]

Ubuntu on the Nexus 7

Posted Nov 28, 2012 9:14 UTC (Wed) by rsidd (subscriber, #2582)
In reply to: Ubuntu on the Nexus 7 by khim
Parent article: Ubuntu on the Nexus 7

ps -- what, exactly, in the Surface reviews do you allude to to support your point? The two negatives I see are (1) lack of software (but that will be fixed very quickly; already I see many of the popular Android apps have Windows RT versions); (2) some issues with cracking of the keyboard cover. Again, that ought to get fixed, if it is a widespread issue. Otherwise, the reviews I've seen are glowing.

Ubuntu on the Nexus 7

Posted Nov 28, 2012 16:17 UTC (Wed) by khim (subscriber, #9252) [Link]

Otherwise, the reviews I've seen are glowing.

You mean Gotta say love that SURFACE! Have bought 12 already for Christmas gifts #FavoriteThings… via Twitter for iPad reviews? Of course these will be glowing: pecunia non olet.

Serious reviews all note that two modes are confusing and many things are really hard to do without keyboard (and with keyboard it's hard to use these things with just one hand). With typical (and quite justified!) verdict: Surface is a fantastic promise, and holds fantastic potential. But while potential is worth your attention, it's not worth your paycheck. Surface RT gets so many things right, and pulls so many good things together into one package. But it is undercooked. For all Microsoft's claims to hardware perfection and software revolution, Surface RT is undone by too many little annoyances, cracks, and flaws. After the initial delight of an evolved tablet wears off, you'll groan—because Surface brings the appearance of unity, but it's really just the worst of both worlds. Instead of trading in your laptop and tablet for Surface, a cocktail of compromises that fracture the whole endeavor, you'll miss them both urgently.