Hey, 

Any ideas or thoughts on the Surface Mini? 

I've been looking at what's coming and this could well be something I'm interested in. 

One rumour even talked about it being powered by a Bay Trail Atom, others say it will be ARM so who knows, and if that is true I'd call it a step in the right direction. 

I really like Windows Phone and with recent updates that is set to get even better but Surface as it stands just doesn't meet my needs, nor do other Windows tablet options. For me tablets will always be a portable consumption device first, a productivity device second. I'm buying a desktop to be productive. 

The iPad line is great but I can't justify the cost an iPhone newer than 4S, and that's old. Android are full of options with well priced tablets but I got burned with a mid-range phone not being able to update.  

I'd prefer to have phone and tablet on the same eco-system. 

Surface Mini looks like it might to beyond the 'Surface is the most productive tablet you can buy' line which is actually a good thing if you ask me. 

Anyway, what you all think?