Microsoft Surface Review
by Anand Lal Shimpi on October 23, 2012 9:01 PM EST- Posted in
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- Microsoft
- Mobile
- Surface
- Windows RT
Camera
Surface features two 720p cameras, one on the front and one on the back. Neither camera provides particularly great image quality but they are sufficient for web use.
The camera UI is quick and fairly simple. Tap and hold to lock exposure is supported, and you can tap anywhere on the screen to actually take a photo. Switching between front and rear facing cameras is quick, as is switching between photo and video modes.
The only aspect of Surface’s cameras that takes some getting used to is the 22-degree angled camera assembly on the back. The angled rear facing camera is designed to offset the inline created by the kickstand when deployed, so you can prop Surface up on its kickstand and not have the rear camera pointing at the ground. Unfortunately when handheld it means that you often have to tilt Surface a bit to get the right shot. I guess that’s better than having the rear facing camera pointing at the ground when used the kickstand deployed, but that likely depends on what you’re using Surface’s rear camera for.
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MilwaukeeMike - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
Its not racism, its stereotyping. Racism would be if he said Indians were inferior somehow, prejudice would be if he had no prior experience with Indians and Apple devices, but since he does and he's applying it to this example, its a stereotype. Can we ignore the fool and move on now?Mumrik - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
Why don't we have a report function?I don't even care if it's racism or trolling, he just needs to go away.
Sufo - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
Downvote him? Yes. Report him? No, that's ridiculous.kevith - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
Where is the downvote button when you need it?damianrobertjones - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
"but it definitely has everything to do with him being an Indian, " - Possibly the stupidest comment I've ever read. Ever.seapeople - Friday, October 26, 2012 - link
I know... isn't Anand French-Canadian? Pretty silly comment.yourfather239 - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
Yeah, He really likes his Apple devices and so does every Indian pos out there, it's nothing new. Moreover, in that part of the world cast system is at its finest, and if you think that Apple devices are a status symbol in America then multiply that shit thinking with at least a 1000 and you have the Indian mind set at work. So whether its Anand or Patel or any other Indian pos, just keep this in mind that they love their Apple devices for a reason.magreen - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
What you have written is disgusting. You are not wanted here. Please leave.Sivar - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
An intolerant racist on the Internet, with such gems as "Indian pos" and "the Indian mind set" (because there's only one).As user "magreen" said, this is not welcome here. If you continue to spew vacuous racist drivel, neither are you.
PrajithNair - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
Well said sir, well said.