Microsoft Surface Dial - Magnesium (2WR-00001) - US$122.30 Shipped (~AU$164.54) @ Amazon US

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Microsoft Surface Dial for Surface Pro, Book and Surface Studio
- Easy access to shortcuts, controls, drawing tools, and more
- Adjust volume on your favorite tracks in Spotify, Groove, and Pandora
- Compatible with all Windows 10 devices
- Edit, rotate, and manipulate your creations in a single turn
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  [Deactivated] on 01/03/2017 - 12:15

  what is this used for?

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    ozbjunkie on 03/03/2017 - 09:46

    +1

    becoming a nob-jockey

    srsly though after watching the promo video I cant see any function which could not be accomplished at least as well with a mouse aside from analogue colour change while drawing.

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  shawnjaidye on 01/03/2017 - 12:20

  You can use it with Surface Pro, Book and Surface Studio.
  Check this YouTube video:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpUztkV1jI0

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  hockysa on 01/03/2017 - 12:22

  +4

  i don't need this.. I don't need this..
  I really don't need this…

  I really want this

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  terrys on 01/03/2017 - 12:24

  -1

  Wow - a mouse-wheel turned 180 degress and a stylus emulating arse end. Still, compared with the price of dedicated gaming mice,I reckon many will love it - but the ' just place the dial on your screen' isn't something I can see catching on even if it were helium filled and coated in teflon…

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  prince22 on 01/03/2017 - 12:33

  The US RRP is $99.99 [https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Surface-Dial/productID.5074013900]. Unless you really need it, you are already paying a 15% premium.

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    eug on 01/03/2017 - 15:50

    15% premium? Or US$14 shipping?
    US$99.99 + 8% US sales tax = US$108 if you were to buy it from a store in the US.
    This is US$122 delivered to Australia.

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      prince22 on 01/03/2017 - 18:33

      When Amazon itself starts selling, you will see the $99.99 price. This price is only for those who want it now. A couple of months back the same seller was selling it for $150+. It is the same story as with NES. Depends how much over the RRP people are willing to pay to get their hands on the product early.

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  ESEMCE on 01/03/2017 - 12:53

  Wow!
  It's a Bluetooth "Griffin Powermate" that works with Windows!
  Hopefully it prompts Griffin to release a Windows version for their own product.
  Or ideally someone can get the Griffin version to integrate to this software.

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    notme53 on 01/03/2017 - 13:19

    I don't think Microsoft is claiming this is new. Part of their focus is to prompt other manufacturers to release products like this that expand Windows 10 input modes and I think the software side is already built into the Windows platform for anyone to use so hopefully it does prompt Griffin to do a re-release (at a more obtainable price point!).

    Innovation isn't all about being first though, the 'bluetooth' and 'works with Windows' I think are actually about making the hardware intuitive and usable in a way that adds value but also stays out of your way. A refinement process that historically Apple has been good at. I think that's a big part of innovation too.

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      ESEMCE on 01/03/2017 - 13:54

      +1

      My comment (admittedly poorly worded) wasn't really aimed at Innovation, more at the ridiculous pricepoint.. DOUBLE the cost!

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        eug on 01/03/2017 - 15:53

        Good Bluetooth mice easily cost double the price of cheap corded mice even though they both do the same thing, so it's nothing this. This is definitely marketed as a premium product too.

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        ESEMCE on 01/03/2017 - 18:14

        @eug:
        The Bluetooth Powermate is RRP $US60… ie half this "special" Price and can be had cheaper.

        Reportedly the build quality of this at least "feels" worse than the Powermate (Bluteooth version). The Powermate is renowned for good build quality as well and has years of usage to back it up.

        Is the software really worth the price of the hardware? Maybe..
        But probably not if Griffin release a Windows version for their Bluetooth Powermate.

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        eug on 01/03/2017 - 18:39

        @scubacoles: As with all premium things, it's really up to the user's personal preference. Some people would happily pay $89 for the MX Master's auto-switching scroll wheel, others are happy with the $36 M545 or the $68 MX Anywhere 2.

        The Surface Dial's haptic feedback, physical design, driver support, or on-screen usability might be worth it to some people, like how I would pay extra for the MX Master's auto-switching scroll wheel feature.

        Third-party devices will usually be cheaper than the "official" product, so the Griffin will always be cheaper, unless perhaps it provides more functionality.