I have been a linux user for the past 10 years. Didn't event want to bother with Windows for all that time.

This machine is the only thing that will get me to use windows again (if i dont end up installing linux on it)

As far as hardware i believe this is superb machine. They might have lost the train, but if they keep it up the version 4 will be much much better.

They just need to continue improving the software

The real problem is innovation. Don't forget Apple iPad and Android-pads are also evolving too. Until that's changed, Sadly, MS will always be playing me-too.