practically i don't think microsoft cares. what microsoft really cares right now is how to get rid of all those unsold surface

I wish Microsoft at least have a option? i5 and i7 model. Trust me, there are people who do professional stuff on Surface and they need that kind of power. Then Surface will have more market that time.

That's another story la. I'm talking about surface now. I wish Nokia CEO can be Microsoft CEO

Where to find cases for Surface?

Personally I think there is too many people buying and using iPad anyway and the Surface is a really good alternative to other tablets with solid built construction and relatively good functionality. Especially with the keyboard that folds up so neatly and nice for you to carry around like a tablet but with a full size keyboard.

Pity as other forumer suggest that there isn't enough apps to make this thing work better. But me, a heavy word user, to have office home and small office edition, which is worth 500+, the price 1099 is already worth that much already.

Nothing proprietary about the micro HDMI port on the RT so, don't envisage any issues using 3rd party adapters.

how much is a MacAir?

I think, even Microsoft Malaysia also cannot give you exact answer.
I bet, next year (12 months)...

No one know, I think Surface will dead again if they launch very late like first gen.