http://www.iclarified.com/34087/microsoft-unveils-new-surface-2-and-surface-pro-2-tablets-video

I was contemplating a Surface Pro to replace my iPad1.  Not now.  Especially since its Citrix connectivity is severely constrained.

I'll go with iPad5 when it's out.

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That's an impressive price point.  And not in a good way.

 

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The Surface Pro 2 is more comparable to an ultrabook or MacBook Air alternative, not really up against an iPad.

 

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Except for all their advertising putting it (Surface) up against just that (poor Siri).

Besides: MacBook Air 13.3" 4GB RAM 128GB SSD = $1050 at Best Buy.  No contest.

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I think the better approch to justify a price like that would be if the device itself would be upgradable for the future...
Have you seen the concept of Phonebloks ? I think this would be perfect for devices like Ipad or Surface  
The explanation video can be found here if someone is interested
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDAw7vW7H0c

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I would assume that the Surface pro is not a replacement for one or the other, but both.  Why pick?  If I were buying this kind of nonsense, it seems the clear choice from a utility perspective.