Quote: Originally Posted by Macmee Originally Posted by Why would anyone want a portable device with such bad battery life. Doesn't sound very "portable".....

Well, since this is a role call for people buying on Saturday and not for people who are not...Mine is reserved for Saturday, after a lot of weighing options, playing with demo units and comparing other products. Also taken into consideration is timing and what lies ahead. This is just one purchase along the way in a life that is filled with them, especially technology and devices.Everything is a compromise. Admittedly, longer battery life would be nice, but not if it increases the size / weight or reduces other functions.For me the portability is just fine () - I never have meetings that go longer than a couple of hours and then I'm back at my desk. I'm never on the couch / in bed reading for more than a couple of hours, and then I can plug it in.The other functions I need the "portability" for () are fine using the Surface plugged in. In fact, plugged in is preferable since I'll want full-power. I need to be working at a physically different location. The key here is working, so plugged in and powered up and crunching hard.This device is right for me at this time, I'm sure in a year or two I'll be replacing it.