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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Announced (12", 3:2 aspect ratio, new stand)
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Microsoft confirmed the i7s do come with the HD 5000.
maximum360
Member
Nice. Just got my email delivery confirmation for tomorrow.
I'll stop by the MS store tomorrow and purchase the $250 insurance package (but reluctantly with the black type cover).
I'll stop by the MS store tomorrow and purchase the $250 insurance package (but reluctantly with the black type cover).
Wow. You work for a pretty awesome company.
I don't think the Dock will be an issue. It is a self contained device and if you need a bugger screen, all you need to do is connect it to a monitor.
ncsuDuncan
Member
Same here! I was worried shipping would take longer, but the estimated delivery says tomorrow.
So Best Buy order went from not processed at all to shipped this evening. Must have something to do with the pre release nature of the order. Although it got shipped express, so it says it will be delivered by 3pm tomorrow!
Now I have to figure out how to intercept the package since I won't be home at all tomorrow and the UPS depot isn't open on Saturday. Thinks I might leave a note to just leave the package and I'll run home a couple times during the day (I'm lucky I don't work far from home).
Fingers crossed.
Now I have to figure out how to intercept the package since I won't be home at all tomorrow and the UPS depot isn't open on Saturday. Thinks I might leave a note to just leave the package and I'll run home a couple times during the day (I'm lucky I don't work far from home).
Fingers crossed.
Doominated
Member
Finally got to play with one today since my work finally set our demo up.
It just seemed so perfect as a device. It kind of got me thinking what type of improvements we'll see in the 4th gen release. I'm figuring;
Y series core processor over U series, which would eliminate fans, lower heat, improve battery life, and lessen the bulk/weight of the device. Intel needs to come out with a much stronger Y series chip for MS to consider this though.
PCIe (or mSATA) SSD instead of a 2.5" drive. Improves battery life (slightly) and would help reduce bulk/weight
Improved cameras/speakers
Two USB 3.0 ports?
Improved pen tech?
Full size SDXC port?
Higher res screen, although not necessary
Can't really think of much else. 8 gig RAM standard? 128 gig storage base model? SIM slot for LTE capabilities and carrier sales?
It just seemed so perfect as a device. It kind of got me thinking what type of improvements we'll see in the 4th gen release. I'm figuring;
Y series core processor over U series, which would eliminate fans, lower heat, improve battery life, and lessen the bulk/weight of the device. Intel needs to come out with a much stronger Y series chip for MS to consider this though.
PCIe (or mSATA) SSD instead of a 2.5" drive. Improves battery life (slightly) and would help reduce bulk/weight
Improved cameras/speakers
Two USB 3.0 ports?
Improved pen tech?
Full size SDXC port?
Higher res screen, although not necessary
Can't really think of much else. 8 gig RAM standard? 128 gig storage base model? SIM slot for LTE capabilities and carrier sales?
Ugh. Went from not giving a shit to being amused by it in Best Buy to wondering if I need to pick this up tomorrow . Technically this is what I always wanted: a full computer with tablet apps and convenience. Huh.
If I wanted to play the occasional light weight game like League of Legends on an external monitor...the i5 would be enough right? I was thinking about getting the 8 gig of ram version
. Technically this is what I always wanted: a full computer with tablet apps and convenience. Huh.If I wanted to play the occasional light weight game like League of Legends on an external monitor...the i5 would be enough right? I was thinking about getting the 8 gig of ram version
Ugh. Went from not giving a shit to being amused by it in Best Buy to wondering if I need to pick this up tomorrow
If I wanted to play the occasional light weight game like League of Legends on an external monitor...the i5 would be enough right? I was thinking about getting the 8 gig of ram version
Yea. The i5 is not slow by any means. Unless you are a hardcore gamer this thing has enough horsepower to handle anything you throw at it really.
Complex Shadow
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Sweet. Was worried when I saw above someone talking about having problems running wow. I don't play wow anyway
Yeah about 50 50 I head to the Microsoft store tomorrow and pick one up. In the market for a laptop, and the screen on this thing was impressing the hell out of me in the store. Might be because my aging iPad 2 all I need is something I can be productive on and play the occasional PC exclusive like league.
Yeah about 50 50 I head to the Microsoft store tomorrow and pick one up. In the market for a laptop, and the screen on this thing was impressing the hell out of me in the store. Might be because my aging iPad 2
all I need is something I can be productive on and play the occasional PC exclusive like league.got to try out one at the microsoft store today and it's really slick. Everything is buttery smooth, the keyboard feels nice and the touchpad very functional. The writing is also amazing, day and night different from my note 3. I'll wait for the broadwell refresh before jumping in but this is the computer I've always wanted
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
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Red looks like arse.
Red looks like arse.
This info was why I changed my preorder from the i5 to the i7. I'm twitching in anticipation now that people are getting their i5s though
I'm happy to swap my SP2 8GB 256GB model for your SP3 if it's burdening you too much with the extra screen estate you have taking up your valuable space...
Very happy for all of you getting a SP3 over the coming days.
michaelius
Banned
Can You share some impressions how comfortable is working in unity on SP3 ?
the fuck, fucking microsoft
still mad about being a early sp1 adopter
we should have got some sort of trade in program
Managed to stop by the UPS depot this morning before work, now I have to sit here all day knowing my SP3 is just out in my trunk. I'm sure I'll go play with it at lunch instead of eating. So lucky the UPS guy was willing to go snag it off the truck it was on before they left.
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
show me your skeleton
Member
damn! my girlfriend (and subsequently i) has been really fortunate to be given a surface pro 1 and separately a surface rt 2 because of the art that she produces but we're both so, so excited for the pro 3.
The os is 64 bit so there is more ram available to unity on the 8 gb version.
LukasTaves
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And it will even be compatible with the S3 pen? OMG
brotkasten
Member
Remember, the Mini was canceled shortly before the reveal. This might just be some leftover text.
The Faceless Master
Member
yeah, it's tricky to remove every reference from everywhere.
I think this is the case.
ncsuDuncan
Member
Ugh, looks like Microsoft pulled the SP3 user guide off the site (presumably to remove the leftover Surface Mini references).
I don't care about the Mini rumors, I just wanted to read the guide at work while I refresh my UPS tracking page.
I don't care about the Mini rumors, I just wanted to read the guide at work while I refresh my UPS tracking page.
maximum360
Member
My Pro 3 arrive about an hour ago. At work so can't play too much until later though.
"Let's introduce our new tablet killer... btw here's our new tablet!
