> I can do more with the Surface, but it is not beautiful, nor do I enjoy using it - or being seen using it.
That might sound childish, but you can't dismiss it. It is one thing to be seen with a device that other people like. The original iPhone was a conversation starter, just like the iPad when it came out. You can pull out a Thinkpad from 10 years ago in a full Starbucks if you like, but most people wouldn't enjoy doing it - and even apologize for it, if they got curious stares.
It is human nature and cannot be avoided. Kudos to the author for even daring to mention it.
Besides, if it is not "cool" and "trendy", there will be (and already is) an effect on sales.
"You can pull out a Thinkpad from 10 years ago in a full Starbucks if you like, but most people wouldn't enjoy doing it - and even apologize for it, if they got curious stares."
That might sound childish, but you can't dismiss it. It is one thing to be seen with a device that other people like. The original iPhone was a conversation starter, just like the iPad when it came out. You can pull out a Thinkpad from 10 years ago in a full Starbucks if you like, but most people wouldn't enjoy doing it - and even apologize for it, if they got curious stares.
It is human nature and cannot be avoided. Kudos to the author for even daring to mention it.
Besides, if it is not "cool" and "trendy", there will be (and already is) an effect on sales.