# Surface Phone on The No Agenda Show

Surface Phone comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2017 to July 2025.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** October 2017 – July 2025
- **Related topics:** [Microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Apple Store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-store.md), [Cortana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cortana.md), [Digital Detox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-detox.md), [Exit Strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md), [Lte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lte.md), [Notifications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notifications.md), [Surface Go](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surface-go.md), [Vr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vr.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Digital Detox and Surface Go Strategy

- **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-31
- **Time:** 25:57–27:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/digital-detox-and-surface-go-strategy.md

A strategy for "off-the-grid" (OTG) living involves using a Microsoft Surface Go without LTE to force intentional internet usage. By making connectivity difficult through hotspots and dongles, the user reduces phone distraction. The hosts compare this to the experience of using open-standard Linux phones.

Keywords: [surface go](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surface-go.md), [lte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lte.md), [digital detox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-detox.md), [notifications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notifications.md), linux phone, [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md)

### Microsoft Mixed Reality and the Windows Store Experience

- **Episode:** [997: Competitive Victimhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-07
- **Time:** 5:39–11:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood/chapter/microsoft-mixed-reality-and-the-windows-store-experience.md

A host describes a visit to a Microsoft Store to test the Mixed Reality headset, comparing the spatial interface to the film Minority Report. The experience allows users to arrange multiple application windows in a virtual "Cliff House" environment rather than using traditional alt-tabbing. Observations are made regarding the lack of branding at the Microsoft Store compared to the crowded Apple Store nearby.

Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), mixed reality, [vr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vr.md), windows store, cliff house, [cortana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cortana.md), [surface phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surface-phone.md)

### Transitioning to Windows and iPhone 10 Antipathy

- **Episode:** [980: King Tide](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/980-king-tide.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-09
- **Time:** 2:40–4:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/980-king-tide/chapter/transitioning-to-windows-and-iphone-10-antipathy.md

Adam Curry discusses his transition from Mac to a Windows-based Alienware computer, citing disappointment with Apple's recent hardware direction. The conversation covers the high cost of Microsoft Surface devices and the lack of news regarding a potential Surface phone. Curry expresses a growing antipathy toward the iPhone 10 and the loss of "magic" in Apple products.

Keywords: [windows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows.md), alienware, [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), iphone 10, [surface phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surface-phone.md)

### Microsoft Surface Studio Pro, Surface Phone Speculation

- **Episode:** [974: iPoop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/974-ipoop.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-19
- **Time:** 2:30:24–2:32:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/974-ipoop/chapter/microsoft-surface-studio-pro-surface-phone-speculation.md

A host recounts a positive experience at a Microsoft Store, praising the Surface Studio Pro's touch interface for creative work. The discussion touches on rumors of an upcoming "Surface Phone" that could function as a full computer when connected to a monitor. The hosts compare the "high-energy" environment of Microsoft retail locations to the perceived "arrogance" of Apple Stores.

Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), surface studio pro, [surface phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surface-phone.md), [apple store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-store.md), tech hardware

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