Still, we wouldn't scoff at a smartphone with a build quality to match the Surface -- though it might rub some of Redmond's hardware partners the wrong way.
Presented with a good-looking batting surface which should deteriorate as the match progresses - manna from heaven for spinner Monty Panesar - Vaughan elected to bat first after winning the toss.
The capacitive display can recognize orientation, letting you drop the controller in any position throughout the surface, then outputting a map to match.