I think it is a mistake to have two devices that look identical just are different sizes – from the same company – that run different operating systems. I think it will be confusing for customers – who are used to buying laptops, phones, tablets, TVs and being able to choice the size and everything else is the same – that one runs android apps and can act like a phone. But the other runs windows apps. And the names. I can never keep straight which is neo and which is duo. Shouldn’t they both but duo as they both have two screens. Duo and Duo max/plus? The value of two screens with a bezel between them aside. (Couldn’t I basically do that now if I wanted to by carrying two smart phones in my pocket. Same thickness in my pocket. Unlike folding phones – you can’t use the whole screen for a bigger experience gaming or video.) they should have decided windows or android and done both with that.
shameermulji
<blockquote><em><a href="#517420">In reply to ngc224:</a></em></blockquote><p>"Microsoft’s strategy here is not as clueless as it appears. I just wish they were honest about what they’re up to."</p><p><br></p><p>What do you mean exactly?</p>
shameermulji
<blockquote><em><a href="#517421">In reply to the escalation:</a></em></blockquote><p>I agree. They are niche. But that's okay. There's room for them to succeed.</p><p><br></p><p>"I'm more interested in Windows 10X on a regular 2-in-1 laptop"</p><p><br></p><p>I'm actually more interested in Win 10X on the Surface Pro X.</p>
PeterC
<p>Hi Angus. I carry an iPad, moleskin notebook, pen and oneplus 7t around with me. It’s quite a stack. I’m hopeful the Duo will replace my moleskin notebook, pen and oneplus 7t. </p><p><br></p><p>I’m hopeful my iPad and surface pro 5 (2017) will be replaced by the Neo, leaving me with two devices which are extremely portable, configurable, and very easy to travel with. I have access to desktops in numerous locations.</p><p><br></p><p>For me it’s a total no brainier. Devices like these are attractive to users who value portability and mobility in the workplace more than desktop bound people. Some organisations, especially traditional business are dominated by desktops, some are almost exclusively mobile in nature. Of the 170 people I’m around, 30 are desktop based the rest all require mobility, portability and connectivity to Microsoft based systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Thats the Duo and Neo market. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>