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Originally Posted by htismaqe
Because it runs all the shit they already run. That's the pitch, right there.
Great new features? Maybe. But it runs Office!
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That is exactly the selling point: combining the form factor, consumer capability, and laptop/pc functionality into a single device.
The iPad is a great consumer device; it was revolutionary, but really no more than a high-tech toy. The potential is absolutely there; problem is Apple has their ecosystem completely locked down. While this is a boon for them in the short term, Microsoft's bet it is a long-term bust. If the Surface can combine the form factor with the functionality of the laptop, why continue screwing around with Apple's consumer product?