A few thoughts on Microsoft’s second-class Surface.
Malcolm shared some thoughts, and I dove into the Surface site to see what’s what.
What stands out above all else is that it’s remarkable the product team didn’t nix the Surface’s convoluted multi-OS product plan.
Instead, we are presented with two options:
- Surface with Windows RT, introduced as an ‘ARM-based tablet’ (as if that means anything to a consumer), and;
- Surface with Windows 8 Pro that allows you to run ‘current Windows 7 desktop applications’.
The only thing that gives this choice any clarity for consumers is that the Surface with Windows 8 Pro is still unavailable. Otherwise, it’s just confusing.
Making searches more convenient on touch screens.
Here’s a fantastic new interaction Microsoft’s just introduced with their updated Bing app for the iPad.
The skinny:
From our research, we know that many searches are inspired by things people see on the web. Today, it can be somewhat painful to search on a tablet when you’re engaged in reading something; just copying and pasting pieces of text from a webpage to a search box can take up to nine steps on the iPad. With Lasso you can circle and search in just two steps.
More about this update from the Bing Team here.
And you can download from the App Store here.
(Source: daringfireball.net)
Microsoft Home Magazine strategy and design.
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