My wife and I have been in the market for a tablet (mostly the Surface) for quite some time, but given our financial situation (I'm a law student and she is a teacher), it does not make sense for us to splurge on something we want, and not something we need. We are interested in the Surface because it is more than just another tablet. The innovative technology that is Windows 8 and the keyboard/cover put it well ahead of the competition. We are looking for more than just a reading device (i.e., Kindle and Nook) or gaming device (iPad), but something that serves as a portable and travel friendly substitute for a full fledged laptop. My wife has report cards to complete and I have appellate briefs to write, and with MS Skydrive and Windows 8, the Surface will allow us to complete whatever we need no matter where we are at. We love our Android phones, but the Surface is the tablet for us.