Originally Posted by jonner101:
“I work in a city centre office with a John Lewis next door so had a look at one at lunch. Like a previous poster I noticed it was running very hot which seems to contradict some the reviews I've seen.
It's pretty chunky with a vent running around the whole back of the machine which is going to complicate having a case as well which is essential for a tablet, well at least for me.
Still not sure who this is going to appeal to, the desktop is unsable without a keyboard attached. I actually think this would work better as an ultrabook with touch screen and thin integrated keyboard.”
I went to the flagship John Lewis in London. They had two set up, one with Type Cover and one with Touch cover.
Both were cool to the touch but they could get hot if doing something intensive or the venting is being blocked.
It is chunky relative to something like an iPad, it's not chunky relative to an ultrabook.
I envision using it like this:
1) Connected to external monitor, mouse and keyboard at home (so it's like a mac mini)
2) Using it like a tablet in my lap when sitting on a train
3) Using it with a touch/type cover for personal use when travelling for work and staying in hotels etc.
The fact I can get a "full" desktop-class browser with adblocking and lastpass integration (and flash/silverlight to a lesser extent) like any PC/Mac but something light and portable is compelling for me.
I'm already carrying a business laptop in my bag so weight and size are pretty important to me.