Windows RT license for tablets to cost an outrageous $85
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25 Comments
20. Droid_X_Doug posted on 13 Jun 2012, 13:28 2
Great way to ensure minimal sales of a product - price it out of sight!
22. Whodaboss posted on 13 Jun 2012, 23:08 0
Why minimal sales? I plan on purchasing one, if Nokia makes one I'm there! It's like this, some people can afford a Lexus, others a Ford. Some can afford a BMW others a Kia. Some can afford a Cadillac others Hyundia. Buy what you can afford. Nothing wrong with a less expensive product if that's what you can afford, but there's absolutley nothing wrong with those who want and can afford luxury. To me it's really that simple. If you believe a Windows 8 tablet is worth it (RT or otherwise) you'll save up for it - if you believe it's not worth it you won't. I'm saving my nickles now... :)
2. aaronkatrini posted on 13 Jun 2012, 02:59 4
Ahhh... Life ain't fair! I'm probably going to get the Nexus tablet for that Tegra3-sub250$, but i don't expect all that building quality (even though being made by Asus and not Sammy gives me hope). But a Nokia tablet... oh thats another thing.. I just f* love Nokia build quality, and desing isn't bad too. BUT for that price and on ..Nah, I'll skip.
3. tigermcm posted on 13 Jun 2012, 03:06 4
wait im confused.....arm is suppose to be the CHEAP tabs right? or is it the other way?
5. CharlieAtInfinity posted on 13 Jun 2012, 03:12 5
Well, is windows tablet cost so much then that only means ill be sticking to Android tablets!!
8. Nathan posted on 13 Jun 2012, 04:16 2
I was routing for Windows 8 until this. I'd rather get a $399.99 iPad 2 or a Nexus Tab.
23. Whodaboss posted on 13 Jun 2012, 23:16 0
Then I say you'll get exactly what you want and what you can afford. You're the consumer! I'll save up the additional $200 or $300 bucks to get the device I think will be better than the iPad. I think the Metro style is great! At work people were craving for the iPad after a month they're like wow! Is this it? However, if it's your taste or something else, like I wrote you're the consumer it's all your choice. :)
9. frydaexiii posted on 13 Jun 2012, 04:20 3
They're getting greedy and cocky even before it's launch just because there's hype? Oh well, typical Microsoft, look what they did with WP7...
10. darktranquillity posted on 13 Jun 2012, 05:04 2
Microsoft will sell 1 billion tablets this year.
15. NexusKoolaid posted on 13 Jun 2012, 09:51 1
At these prices, it's more likely they will end up helping Apple sell 1 billion iPads this year.
11. CX3NT3_713 posted on 13 Jun 2012, 05:11 1
The price for a new refresh OS... I'm willing too pay... i seen a video that shows W8 is very smooth.. besides that. .. I want something different... I have iOS,Android,W7.. :-)
16. NexusKoolaid posted on 13 Jun 2012, 09:59 0
Ok, counting you, it looks like MS has racked up one whole customer. I sure hope they spend your $85 wisely, because they probably won't be getting many more.
13. tward291 posted on 13 Jun 2012, 07:53 0
I'll still be getting on running real PC software baby
17. RomeoJDR posted on 13 Jun 2012, 10:08 1
Im not really buying this report. Microsoft has not become a giaby being stupi. d on either the tech or business side of the isle. You dont come into a party a couple years late and steal the show by expecting people to pay more to adopt a new platform.. They have the knowledge and bank account to take a loss establishing themselves as an superior platform, then start reaping the rewards by charging a premium. It would be like Android or PalmOS coming in a year late and expecting to charge as much as the established iPad. We all know how thats turned out.
18. downphoenix posted on 13 Jun 2012, 10:53 0
It will be a bust. Nobody is liking Windows 8's UI outside of tablets, but given that the tablet version is going to be nerfed in terms of functionality, and is going to cost more than an Ipad or Android tablet, I just dont see this going anyway. Looks like Gates may need to come out of retirement.
19. gayasarafe posted on 13 Jun 2012, 10:56 0
I think it's justified...they are giving you the best of the both worlds: PC and tablets. So I thinks it;s okay
21. RichieRich379 posted on 13 Jun 2012, 18:58 0
I think they can get away with charging manufactures $85 a pop as long as those manufactures don't pass the tarrif on to the consumers. Everybody knows window 8 tablets will be a huge sucess; why? Because nobody buys android tablet and those that have don't like it, so there is a big hole for the taking. Now window phone 8 or apollo they need lots of help from manufactures and developers to succeed.
25. joey_sfb posted on 22 Jun 2012, 02:34 0
"Because nobody buys android tablet and those that have don't like it"
Voted "Best Phase" Turd 4 Troll award.
LOL!!!!!
I just bought "24" for company use.
