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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vedye - Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - link
Wow. No idea how u got that impression. Especially after reading the opening. You must have a strong imindpower.anomaly597 - Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - link
Yeah, you definitely have no preconceived allegiances or anything.MadMan007 - Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - link
Are you aware of the name of the website you're reading? It's ANANDtech, Anand started it himself years ago and runs the show. He's not sold off control to any media conglomerate or other company. There is no way anyone can truly 'force' him to do anything on his webiste.krutou - Saturday, October 27, 2012 - link
Doesn't mean he's not biased.tviceman - Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - link
Did you really just say "Apple" and "magic" in the same sentence without being sarcastic???Gradly - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
Yes this is true. It feels like this:The software sometimes buggy yet that's OK, the display is not perfect or retina but its OK, Its not a competitors to iPad or Androids but a completely new species and that's OK, the kickstand may break if you pressed hard on it and that's OK, the classic windows interface may be not suitable for touch but against all odds its OK, you need time to get used to the keyboard and I read some of reviewers had troubles pressing lightly or hard in order to type but however its OK, lack of applications and this is OK, etc
Overall Its totally OK
michal1980 - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
Lets see:Ipad 2012 review - ~20 pages
iphone 5 review ~20 pages
Ipad keyboard review - 3 pages all by it self
Iphone 4s review ~15 pages
Galaxy note 2 review - ~10 pages
Brand new product, with a brand new os, from a major player in the market
gets ~11 pages of a review.
hmm.
Just rename the site appletech.
Said that it has swung so much into an i-love website.
michal1980 - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
I meant sad, not said.Anonymous1a - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
@Michal1980, your comments are rather absurd! What do you mean he was forced to do it? If he didn't want to review it, he can easily return the device. Secondly, what magic is losing out of Apple devices? He me mentions potential flaws in them just like he mention them in the Surface. Haven't you even read the review? Yes, he pointed out some of the flaws in the device, but he also said that this was one of the best tablets on the market right now and a very well executed effort.And, for those who claim he is biased, how can you ask your views on such absurd comments, like Michal's? They have nearly no substance to them - oh, and far worse are those who are accusing him of favouring Apple because he is Indian. This is levels beyond ridiculous.
michal1980 - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - link
I meant oozing out of apple devices.And my comment is based on reading all of the reviews. Theres a far different tone in apply articles then this one.
Like I said before, the article reads like it was forced. Go back and read an apple review, and the tone is far different. While no one can 'force' Anand to do anything, this article IMHO reads like he only wrote it because its part of his job.