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Title: Teething problems with MS Surface keyboard
Post by: Gary on Nov 10, 2012, 17:29:47
Looks like the keyboard peels apart, also the machine can mute when not needed which is another keyboard issue. It's sad to see hardware from so many manufacturers these days being so poor in their first revision. By the time its safe to buy, its time to replace many computers/tablets/phones these days.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/09/microsoft_surface_problems_surface/
Title: Re: Teething problems with MS Surface keyboard
Post by: Polchraine on Nov 12, 2012, 12:20:26

These days it happens too often.  There is this demand from the companies to get new products out there a s quickly as possible without rigorous testing.   I have seen the change happening over the past few years where design engineers are told to design, build, sell ... totally missing out the full test test cycle which would have included durability, longevity and all potential markets.

MS do it with software and hardware,   Apple are the same,   PC makers,  TV,  Washing machines,  and more.   

Title: Re: Teething problems with MS Surface keyboard
Post by: Simon on Nov 12, 2012, 12:43:07
So, the end user becomes the tester...   :shake:
Title: Re: Teething problems with MS Surface keyboard
Post by: Rik on Nov 12, 2012, 15:36:16
Just like the IDNet website.  ;D :out:
Title: Re: Teething problems with MS Surface keyboard
Post by: Technical Ben on Nov 12, 2012, 19:27:56
Quote from: Rik on Nov 12, 2012, 15:36:16
Just like the IDNet website.  ;D :out:
Good to see you have a nice sense of humor. I just hope you can cope when someone "accidentally" cuts your line. ;)
Title: Re: Teething problems with MS Surface keyboard
Post by: pctech on Nov 12, 2012, 19:44:44
I can hear Simon and Tim fighting over the kill switches for Rik's lines now  :evil:
Title: Re: Teething problems with MS Surface keyboard
Post by: Technical Ben on Nov 12, 2012, 20:34:25
It could of been worse, he could have pointed out the fonts and kerning. ;)

I see the same, but have learnt to keep quiet. If I see a pixel out of place though, I'm furious.  :mad: