[brownBananas]

I don't know how they are going to compete with Microsoft Surface(1366 x 768) with this Mini(1,024 x 768) without Retina Display.

Edit: Price difference - I see.

[mikeevans]

Price, app ecosystem.

[r00fus]

Add to your list: build quality, touch drivers, and (big differentiator) LTE - not available on Surface, Nexus or Kindle Fire 7".

[lostlogin]

If those were equal, do you think Microfoft would catch up or overtake Apple?

[digisign]

No. With momentum as it is currently, MS would have to have a device 2x or better on every front.