Microsoft’s Surface tablet, Windows 8 may test users - Business - The Boston Globe

Hiawatha Bray is not a Windows 8 fan

"With it freshly installed on Microsoft’s new tablet, I got much better results. Still, the constant fumbling with new features took a toll. It left me longing for the intuitive simplicity of the iPad, and sometimes even the mundane familiarity of Windows 7. I can’t help admiring Microsoft’s daring: Windows 8 and Surface are bold, innovative products. But using them is too much like work."

Microsoft’s Surface tablet, Windows 8 may test users - Business - The Boston Globe