maximum360
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For some reason my SP3 just ignores the power button. When pressed it does not shut down. After a reset it will work for a while and then does the same again. Anyone else have this problem and if so is there a fix?
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Announced (12", 3:2 aspect ratio, new stand)
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Astral/H3X
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And like half the size, don't forget that.
EDIT: Like thickness and weight and stuff.
Been using this for about a week now and I am liking it a lot. Got a bunch of apps and programs on it now, and it's feeling good as both a tablet and productive experience
Next step is to set up my desk at home just right. I don't know about paying 200 bucks for the official dock when that comes out. I think I'm just gonna get a powered usb3 hub, and a display port to hdmi converter for like 1/3 the price. Why would anyone get the dock?
Anyone get that arc mouse thing? I like how compact it looks, but something looks strange about it. Haven't been able to demo one yet
Next step is to set up my desk at home just right. I don't know about paying 200 bucks for the official dock when that comes out. I think I'm just gonna get a powered usb3 hub, and a display port to hdmi converter for like 1/3 the price. Why would anyone get the dock?
Anyone get that arc mouse thing? I like how compact it looks, but something looks strange about it. Haven't been able to demo one yet
Even after my disappointing sales experience at Best Buy, I'm still really high on the SP3 and will most likely pick one up next week after my next paycheck. I can go get one today, but I'm forcing myself to wait to make sure it's what I really want. I just got a $650 bonus, so that covers a huge chunk of the cost for me for the i5 model.
Has anybody done much work on spreadsheets with this? How well does it work for Excel projects when you're dealing with a few hundred rows of data?
Has anybody done much work on spreadsheets with this? How well does it work for Excel projects when you're dealing with a few hundred rows of data?
I have been using this USB dock for my Surface Pro 1, Plugable UD-3000.
It works great for me and has everything needed to dock to a desktop (ethernet, video, audio, USB 3.0/2.0 ports). The only downsides are that it doesn't charge the Surface (not a big deal) and that it increases CPU usage when using an external monitor as it uses DisplayLink (also not a huge deal since I am docked on my desk and can easily plug in).
I have the surface pro 1.
Works brilliantly for a few hundred thousand rows in Excel (and a few million in PowerPivot). So you should be fine.
I know there were several people in the thread who had posted they wanted to get an SP2 when they finally went on sale.
Apparently MS finally put them on sale today - details here.
Apparently MS finally put them on sale today - details here.
Apparently the i5 and i7 models will be shipping by August 1, not August 30. 
http://winsupersite.com/mobile-devi...face-pro-3-i3i7-models-and-surface-pro-3-dock
http://winsupersite.com/mobile-devi...face-pro-3-i3i7-models-and-surface-pro-3-dock
LaserBuddha
Member
I preordered this sleeve/case from WaterField Designs. It's by far the coolest one I've seen yet, but Brenthaven has some really good SP3 stuff as well.
LukasTaves
Member
This is beautiful *o*
After some time with all the programs I think I'm settling on Sketchbook Pro. Sketching in GIMP feels...well, gimped and the Lightroom experience is more advanced than I need for just storing and light edits. The free version of Sketchbook isn't good enough so the sweet spot between cost, usefulness and features is shelling out the $65 for SKetchbook Pro.
Shogmaster
Member
Clip Studio Paint. $50. Way better brush engine. Especially inking. Doesn't allow finger painting by accident.
http://www.clipstudio.net/en
holy hell, really?
I have the Arc mouse and I have not experienced anything like this with my surface pro 2.
Yea outside of apple I'm not sure anyone has a better build quality than the surface line. Of course hardware breaks, occasionally it gets shipped broken, these things happen.
I'll add the trial to my machine and see how it feels. Thanks for the heads up!
lastflowers
Banned
I am getting the issue where I have to restart my wifi connection after sleep
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?
I am getting the issue where I have to restart my wifi connection after sleep
WiFi is the only issue I have with the SP3, it's really quite terrible. My DV8Pro gets much better network speeds than my SP does.
I am getting the issue where I have to restart my wifi connection after sleep
I solved this issue on my sp1 by just exchanging it for another :x
I think its really the only thing you can do.
I'm also having the same issue of wifi not waking up after sleep mode or a long period of inactivity. I usually have to disconnect and reconnect. It's annoying for sure, but it's my only complaint with the device so far.
I hope there is a fix or an acknowledgement soon because I really don't want to have to return this and deal with Best Buy again.
I hope there is a fix or an acknowledgement soon because I really don't want to have to return this and deal with Best Buy again.
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?
Thanks for the link.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Also verified the new card works on my Surface 2.
Looks nice, but I'm not sure if I could fit a water bottle in there or even a charger too comfortably.
Well. Dropped mine on the floor accidentally and the screen is cracked. It fell right on the tip left corner on hardwood floor from a decent height.
Will call Microsoft to get it fixed. I'm hoping it doesn't set me back too much.
I'm livid. But was accidental. Ugh.
Edit: looks like my visa should cover the damages. Will phone them first.
Will call Microsoft to get it fixed. I'm hoping it doesn't set me back too much.
I'm livid. But was accidental. Ugh.
Edit: looks like my visa should cover the damages. Will phone them first.
I don't think it clicks like SP1. Mine does not have any problems.
Going to replace it. Definitely doesn't work. I can't push it in any further. Works no problem in my Surface 2. Works if I put it in a USB adapter.
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
Agreed 100% loving the shit out of Manga Studio on my desktop. It is so fast! Best thing about sketchbook pro is the UI, for tablets it really comes in handy. I just wish the program was faster. Also I hate how the lines don't fade out smoothly.
TyphoonStruggle
Member
That's a purse.
I have a WaterField notebook bag--the quality is ace. But this thing SP3 one does look ugly.
I like that bag but I need something that looks a little more professional and not quite as casual.
LaserBuddha
Member
That's a purse.
I didn't add the strap. Its a sleeve, with pockets for cables etc.
lastflowers
Banned
I think this is my issue. Fuck me. Thanks.
Phoenix's Rage
Neo Member
I'm very interested in the SP3, but have some reservations about the keyboard. Has anyone spent extended periods working/typing in MS Word and Excel?
I was convinced by spending a couple minutes with the thing at a nearby Microsoft store. Any Best Buy should at least have a Surface Pro 2 with a Type Cover 2 you can play with on display. The keyboard on the Type Cover Pro (the one for the SP3) and the Type Cover 2 is identical (source: I own one and my wife owns the other).
You won't be able to type all that fast on it immediately, I'm still not up to full speed I think but it's pretty obvious in about five minutes of typing whether it'll eventually work for you or not.
It's a definite "your mileage may vary" situation. Some reviewers never liked the Type Cover typing experience, but they type for a living and have very specific expectations (though, if they type so much why they would prefer a MacBook Air over an ergo or full sized keyboard is beyond me...) I do not type for a living, but like to blog on occasion, and I've been as satisfied with the typing experience on the Type Cover Pro as I was on my old Toshiba laptop.
The type cover is fine for everyday use - however, I would not want to write a 30 page paper on this thing or anything like that. The biggest annoyance with it that i have is finding the f/j home keys when you put your hands on it. Tons of times i start typing and bam, jibberish comes out cause ive misplaced my hands on the keyboard.
lastflowers
Banned
I typed about 30% of my NaNoWriMo novel on a type cover. It worked out pretty well.
I wouldn't want to use it for 40 hours every week, but during both my overseas flights it was used for 4+ hours quite comfortably on a plane.
I wouldn't want to use it for 40 hours every week, but during both my overseas flights it was used for 4+ hours quite comfortably on a plane.
maximum360
Member
That's a purse.
LOL
I wish they'd get their voice recognition engine going soon. I know Windows has one and it's good, but it has very little system integration. Just a microphone key on the soft keyboard... or better yet, why not a key on the touch/type covers? Let me dictate to this thing with your excellent speech software!
I hated the type kb with SP2. It is extremely uncomfortable to type with when it is flat on a surface like the type 2 cover is. Type 3 cover is a completely different beast for me thanks to that inclined position it has when you snap it to the screen.
I went from "I wont use this for anything more than writing emails/web" with the sp2 to coding for like three hours yesterday on my sp3. If you are going to try out the keyboard at a store make sure you try the sp3 and not the sp2 cover keyboard because there is a huge difference between them imo.
Quoting this so I remember to try this out when I get the time.
Sketchbook Pro isn't cutting it for me.
I'm talking about build quality, not design. Also, Apple really isn't known for their build quality either, though I guess that might have finally changed in the past couple of years. And I already mentioned that trying to get a replacement in Europe is a bitch.
No, looking around various forums it seems to be common enough, same goes for the uneven bezel/spacing.
And on top of that, they are having the same damn Wifi/driver troubles again, CS isn't working and/or draining batteries (just like with the Dell Venue before they finally fixed it). Oh and more often than not it will not exit stand-by and only a couple of hard resets seem to help. If it's not that, the touch screen will be non-responsive after unlocking the device.