Teething problems with MS Surface keyboard

[Gary]

Looks like the keyboard peels apart, also the machine can mute when not needed which is another keyboard issue. It's sad to see hardware from so many manufacturers these days being so poor in their first revision. By the time its safe to buy, its time to replace many computers/tablets/phones these days.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/09/microsoft_surface_problems_surface/

[Polchraine]

These days it happens too often.  There is this demand from the companies to get new products out there a s quickly as possible without rigorous testing.   I have seen the change happening over the past few years where design engineers are told to design, build, sell ... totally missing out the full test test cycle which would have included durability, longevity and all potential markets.

MS do it with software and hardware,   Apple are the same,   PC makers,  TV,  Washing machines,  and more.   

[Simon]

So, the end user becomes the tester...   

[Rik]

Just like the IDNet website. 

[Technical Ben]

Just like the IDNet website. 

Good to see you have a nice sense of humor. I just hope you can cope when someone "accidentally" cuts your line.

[pctech]

I can hear Simon and Tim fighting over the kill switches for Rik's lines now 

[Technical Ben]

It could of been worse, he could have pointed out the fonts and kerning.

I see the same, but have learnt to keep quiet. If I see a pixel out of place though, I'm furious.