to me, the surface is just another windows device. i got bored of using windows 8 on my laptop and using the same in tab is like boring.
I need change. also surface wont have customization. they are pretty much same and cant be changed.
surface wont even get windows 9 or u will have to pay.
Frankly, I find it hard to be bored of Windows 8 because it is a new OS. There is a learning curve to all new software that is a major overhaul. Getting bored is just a sign of someone that does not care (i.e., Apple fanboys or Linux fanboys etc.) or someone that doesn't use the OS enough.
For one, the Surface tablets are Windows RT, Which runs apps like the Windows Phone OS, but looks like Windows 8 Pro. Yes, the app marketplace is rather light right now, but a lot of developers won't make apps for a fledgeling OS until they have enough marketshare to warrant jumping on the bandwagon.
I also have been running Windows 8 on my laptop since the beta was released, not the customer release preview, but the unfinished beta. You think apps are scarce now?
If Word and Excel are needed, Surface has them, just in a lesser functioning manner. There are some things Office RT just can't do. That is okay, though, as the apps are only meant for minor editing or creation functionality. These are not full Office apps, no one should mistake them for such.
When the Windows Pro tablets are released in a few months, then there will be a lot to be interested in, as they will run a full version of Windows 8 and will run any application made for Windows 8, within reason. They will also run a full version of Office 2013.
As for upgrades, Windows 9 may not be released for another 2 years minimum, unless Microsoft decides on a yearly OS upgrade schedule. That has yet to be heard. Besides, I see Microsoft updating the Surface for free at least through one OS upgrade, but then they will want to sell new hardware. The Windows Pro will probably need to purchase an upgrade due to license upgrading. Windows Phone devices have had free updates since inception. The Windows Phone 7 devices will not be able to upgrade to Windows Phone 8 due to hardware requirements and changes in the OS coding software. So they do show a history of upgrading their mobile devices for free.
The yoga looks nice due to its hybrid function that allows it to go from laptop to tablet, but make sure you look at how the hinges are made. If you can physically handle one of the devices, it would be easy to tell if the hinges will last considering they will be used a lot. Laptops are somewhat stiff when opening them when new, but loosen up some over time. I have seen some year old laptops that can be rather loose due to cheap plastic on the hinges or the interior brackets loosen.
Note2 or Note10, that is the question