Tablet Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note V Microsoft Surface Rt.

[Everhelpful]

Can anyone advise me about the merits or otherwise regarding the following Tablets: Samsung Galaxy Note as opposed to Microsoft Surface RT,basically,which one should I buy.? Many Thanks for any advice.

[Alston]

The Surface RT is regarded as a 'billion dollar flop'.

http://news.yahoo.com/nokia-upcoming-version-failed-microsoft-surface-rt-tablet-003005617.html

Al.

[Everhelpful]

Thanks again,Ed,is the "Convertible the same as the Surface?

[AB Editor]

"Convertible the same as the Surface?"

I don't understand the question, but if you could provide a link I'll try my best to work it out for you.

[Everhelpful]

Wish I knew how to!! On Currys Website it is listed as Microsoft Surface RT "Convertible",that's all I can tell you.

[AB Editor]

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/ipad-tablets-and-ereaders/tablets/microsoft-surface-rt-10-6-convertible-tablet-32-gb-21289376-pdt.html

This one?

All I would say is that this doesn't seem to come with a keyboard, which is fine, but the touch-cover is quite nice.

Then again, the on screen keyboard is excellent too.

It looks like you get a £50 voucher with it.

[VHG]

>>>VHG: I'm agreeing with you 100% - it's the OP who can't see the wood etc.

Gingejbee, even though my append appeared under yours it was not aimed at you but at original poster.

[AB Editor]

VHG, I think you were just being "backed up" :)

[Everhelpful]

Once again,Thank You ALL for your replies,very much appreciated.

[Alston]

Everhelpful......Please ,please, please....Do not waste your money on the Surface RT. Even John Lewis is now offering it at the reduced price. :-

http://www.johnlewis.com/microsoft-surface-rt-tablet-nvidia-tegra-3-1-3ghz-windows-rt-10-6-wi-fi-32gb/p509360

Al.

[VHG]

>>>VHG you seem quite worked up about it :)

Technology is a minefield for all of us, none of us can be totally sure we are buying the right thing when we buy a new piece of technology.

So I like to try to help people make a buying decision (on this forum and others), and in this case I don't like to see someone buy a "failed" product when two successful products (iPad tablets and Samsung and other Android tablets) are available.

The Surface RT HAS been a disaster for Microsoft, you only need to search for "Surface RT disaster" to find out how many web sites say that.

And it was announced this week that Steve Ballmer (head of Microsoft) was leaving his post (pushed some say).

The lacklustre Microsoft share price over the last few years is probably the main reason, but the COSTLY failure of the Surface RT (and the lukewarm reception for Windows 8) has also probably contributed to him leaving early.

It is a difficult time for Microsoft, they have seen Apple and Samsung grab the smartphone and tablet market, and are now playing a massive catch up.

Their first attempt at that market, with the Nokia Windows phones, and the Surface RT tablet, have not exactly been a resounding success and they may well find they cant get a foothold in that market now that Apple and Samsung are so strong.

I have worked in computers and technology for 40 years (30 at IBM) so I do tend to get rather passionate about it.

[AB Editor]

I think you have to remember what people were saying about the xBox division, which ran at a loss in its first years in a market which was "sown up" by big players already.

There have been other, true, absolute follies - but I don't think this is one of them. It is far from perfect - but then so is an iPad or any Android Tablet.

[Alston]

Everhelpful.......Perhaps our Ed is prepared to put into writing that you are a 'mature student'. You could then buy a Surface RT for £251.00. :-)......

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/pdp/Surface-RT---Student-Offer/productID.281767400

Al.

[Everhelpful]

So many diverse opinions I am going to have a long think about it and do as Ed says and go to a Store and have a "Play About" with different Tablets. I am so confused.