Exit this survey Windows 8 - devices & app development Question Title * 1. Do you intend to purchase a Windows 8 device? Yes, I plan to purchase a device as soon as it's available Yes, I plan to purchase a device next year Yes, I plan to purchase a "Windows RT" device this year and a "Windows Pro" device next year Perhaps No, I have no plans to purchase a device this year or next Question Title * 2. Are you planning to develop your own "apps" for Windows 8? Yes, I am already developing software for Windows 8 Yes, I plan to start developing software for Windows 8 this year Yes, I plan to start developing software for Windows 8 next year Perhaps No, I have no plans to develop software for Windows 8 Question Title * 3. Is your employer planning to develop 'tablet' apps for Windows 8? Yes, definite plans for off-the-shelf products Yes, definite plans for internal use Yes, definite plans for off-the-shelf products and internal use We are planning to run a pilot/investigate further Perhaps No plans to develop Windows 8 apps I don't have an employer Question Title * 4. Thinking about 'tablet' devices - what is important to you? A large selection of ready-made "apps" Devices from established hardware vendors Devices that are available in colours other than black Devices that are available in two or more screen sizes Good battery life (8 hours or more) Competitive device pricing Availability of free software development tools Detachable keyboards that feel as if they are part of the device Expandable storage via memory cards Near immediate or very fast "press on to device being usable" Easy access packaging Generic cables, i.e. no proprietary cables Ability to handle "Flash" content Connectivity to HD displays Other (please specify) Done