Not sure how it'll translate to audio but at least it's finally an all in one PC to rival an imac
tehlord
It doesn't rival an iMac, it kills it.
Not sure how it applies to audio though as MS didn't really do much in terms of audio drivers like they said they would (So far at least).
It'll be interesting to see how upgradable this is, and what it costs.
Certainly looks like it's aimed at the CAD/Adobe crowd for now though.
Storyteller
A bit more expensive, but that dial. ing sweet idea.
tehlord
Similar specs to iMac but STARTING at $3k
Moving on :(
DJ RANN
Yelps, looked like a good idea until the price.
If they had made it for $1500-2k, theyd be on to a winner.
$3k base model? You can buy the top spec imac or entry level mac pro for that. , you can buy two imacs for that.
I think they're going solely for the adobe business crowd who won't abide macs. Other than that, it's going to be a hard sell.
I do like that it's less of a widescreen aspect ratio though....
tehlord
I did watch the key note thing (I managed not to vomit at the whooping and clapping) and it does seem to be a very 'pro' machine.
In that regard I think the price becomes almost irrelevant if it truly solves some creative workflow issues (which it looks like it does).
DJ RANN
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Originally posted by tehlord
I did watch the key note thing (I managed not to vomit at the whooping and clapping) and it does seem to be a very 'pro' machine.
In that regard I think the price becomes almost irrelevant if it truly solves some creative workflow issues (which it looks like it does).
It is certainly pro, but I'm not sure they've really made the next mousetrap. It does look well made, the screen size is really attractive and the pen, if it really works like a pro penpad, will be a deal making for the adobe crowd (all the demos I've seen so far are actually CGI, not the real pen and dongle in use.
The pen is basically useless for audio apart from those few times you have to draw the waveform in PTHD, so personally aside from nice screen real estate, there's not much different here.
Now if M$ did what they were meant to with audio (new class compliance audio system and AU integration etc), it would be a game changer.
tehlord
Yeah I think the pen and lump are red herrings for audio use, but the hinged screen is potentially a useful (if not essential) workflow for some potential touch applications. I'm not a fan of touch mixing, but who knows what devs might come up with in terms of innovative UI.
I would LOVE windows to unify a decent audio driver that chipset manufacturers come on board with. The only reason I have the Macbook is so I can easily record multiple audio inputs in my screen captures via Core.
Storyteller
On a sidenote: If you're looking for the specific features this device offers it is the cheapest on the market. Other options come without computer (just the screen) at the same cost.
Originally posted by Storyteller
On a sidenote: If you're looking for the specific features this device offers it is the cheapest on the market. Other options come without computer (just the screen) at the same cost.
Links no worky but actaully you're right; a hi red touch screen that size, with either an i5 or i7 quad pc would poll set you back more than $3k
I didn't realize it at first but that screen is HUGE and honestly, if the thing was slightly less, or I did just a touch more design work, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Very interesting article on CNET about Apple handing M$ the keys to the kingdom.
Apple now sell 17 dongles to fix the lack of connectivity, and with the announcement of the new crap book pro, it mwas the very last upgradeable laptop has been discontinued.
I think there's a psychology involved in using professional equipment that's designed specifically for the task in hand.
For example, Omnisphere is technically miles ahead of the XV5080 I had, but the XV5080 makes my brain function in a different way.
I Really hope Microsoft do something for audio too.
cryophonik
I'll be the odd man out/pessimist/grumpy old man and say, meh, get that goddamn touch screen do-jobby thingamajig off my lawn! These types of touch screen gadgets always seem great in theory, but never seem as great in practice. For one thing, I hate sitting that close to a huge monitor. Also, I hate having finger smudges all over my monitor. And, then there's the tactility thing - they always seem *more* tactile in these ads, but usually just end up being *differently* tactile, with its own set of shortcomings. That said, I could possibly see loving it for my photography editing, but not so much for audio work. But, who knows, maybe my opinion will change once I see it in action for myself.
