fastcompany:

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled a suite of Microsoft Surface products, including a signature tablet. The 9.3 mm Microsoft Surface tablet, powered by Windows 8, is a hair thinner than the 9.4 mm iPad 3, and its 10.6-inch display has a full inch on the iPad’s. The Surface’s two standout features are a full-sized, multitouch keyboard with trackpad that also doubles as the device’s case, and a built-in kickstand for hands-free use. It also includes a magnetized stylus that uses digital ink and a full-sized USB 2 port.

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because of the keyboard, and i mean this seriously, i am thinking about getting this. it has been on my mind to get a tablet since I realized my laptop is way too big and I really needed something quick and easy to turn on and off. Coupled with the fact i really didn’t want an ipad (or any mac product) but it looked like it was the best option, i was SERIOUSLY thinking about getting one steve job’s child. but please microsoft. you already have an almost buyer here. DO IT RIGHT.