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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Announced (12", 3:2 aspect ratio, new stand)
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ChackanKun
Member
Ok, first Surface product I have and I just replaced my laptop with this.
Got the SP3 with i3 (yes, not for gaming or heavy work) and it's amazing!
The Typecover is perfect.
Only flaw I can note is the low battery life. Last for....4/5 hours with regular use, would love around 10 hours.
I highly recommend it!
Got the SP3 with i3 (yes, not for gaming or heavy work) and it's amazing!
The Typecover is perfect.
Only flaw I can note is the low battery life. Last for....4/5 hours with regular use, would love around 10 hours.
I highly recommend it!
ChackanKun
Member
Have you tried to reset to default O.S. values?
Check option two:
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4130-reset-windows-10-a.html
Check option two:
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4130-reset-windows-10-a.html
Yeah I have resetted to Win 8 and then upgraded to Win 10. Let's see if its any better otherwise I would have to send it in. Ugh... I thought of selling it and upgrading to a SB or SP4 but those have isses currently as well.
I would suggest installing fresh with a Windows 10 iso. I've done it and it has been rock solid since. No BSOD's anymore.
Via the media creation tool? Or I could refresh the PC now, would that have the same effect? Get rid of Win 8 shadows.
I use the media creation tool to download the windows 10 pro iso but I use Rufus to make the usb installer. To boot from usb, shutdown the Surface, hold the Down Volume button and press the power button. Release the volume button as soon as you see the Surface logo.
Also, from my experience, resetting is not the same. In fact, when I did that the problems seemed to have gotten worse.
Mine is getting this every day. I'm about ready to fucking throw my SP3 against my brick fireplace. Should've bought a mac.
I finally did a clean install, wiped eveything, reset the partions and all. This is not helping. I might need to send it in, but I would prefer to get rid of it honestly. I can't sell it with a good conscience though... 
I need a supplement. The problem, a colleague has the Wacom companion and it's GPU fried about two weeks in.
Thinking of getting a midrange laptop and a good tablet.
I need a supplement. The problem, a colleague has the Wacom companion and it's GPU fried about two weeks in.
Thinking of getting a midrange laptop and a good tablet.
So I just picked up a Surface Pro 3 and am loving it so far. One small issue is that I am getting a periodic screen flicker. I'd say that once every few minutes my screen flickers (just for a split second). Its nothing too bad but I'd like to fix it if possible. I ran a google search on the issue and none of the fixes I found have worked (specifically turning off the auto brightness feature). Any help would be much appreciated.
Also any advice as a first time Surface Pro owner would be appreciated as well. Any must have apps or cool functions or any other tips, or anything else?
Also any advice as a first time Surface Pro owner would be appreciated as well. Any must have apps or cool functions or any other tips, or anything else?
n64coder
Member
Did you buy it used or new? Is it running Windows 10?
The only suggestion I have would be to take it to the Microsoft Store if you have one nearby.
Bought it new from Amazon and its running Windows 10. I don't have a Microsoft Store anywhere close and I think I'm just going to go ahead and return it and get it a new one. Can't really think of any reason not to at this point.
I finally did a clean install, wiped eveything, reset the partions and all. This is not helping. I might need to send it in, but I would prefer to get rid of it honestly. I can't sell it with a good conscience though...
I need a supplement. The problem, a colleague has the Wacom companion and it's GPU fried about two weeks in.
Thinking of getting a midrange laptop and a good tablet.
Aaaand another problem. The fan is sounding all weird, like it's mechanically faulty or touching some kind of metal. Uggghhh...
Damn, that sucks. Head on over to your nearest MS Store. They do replacements on the spot if you are still under warranty. Who knows, they might even give you an SP4 with how little refurb SP3's there are right now.
No MS store here where I am. I need to send it in directly to MS I guess, I bought it at a big electronics retailer. Hopefully that process is not painful and slow :/
SerTapTap
Member
Type cover 3 finally died on me (LEDs work when plugged in, no input to the surface though). Ordered a type cover 4 since it seems to be about the best aspect of the Surface 4 experience...hoping it makes waiting for an upgrade easier. And also hope the keyboard is broke not the port.
Chezzymann
Member
Getting a kernel power error every month. It happens sometimes after i keep it locked for a while. The surface wont come out of rest after i click the unlock button and then i have to hold the power button to start back up again. Its not too bad, its only happened three times after the four months i've had this replacement, but this is my fourth surface pro and my warranty ran out. My other three died due to battery related issues, and one of them started in a similar way. It had this same issue but it kept getting more and more frequent until one day it just never turned on. I really hope that doesn't happen and this lasts a long time despite the occasional hiccup, because if this does die it will be my final surface pro ever as i simply can't trust the brand anymore after being burned potentially four times in a row. I really love this device and its fantastic for my art, so this whole situation is really frustrating. I don't really know of any other device that can replace this while still having the same super portable form factor. (I do 3D work so the ipad pro wont work as it doesn't have maya, mudbox, or the full photoshop and i dont really want to take the time to learn any inferior replacements if the app store has any)
Third Strike
Member
Guys, I'm able to get any Surface product at half off from my job. Should I get a Surface Pro 4 (i5/8GB RAM) or a Surface Book (i5/8GB RAM/no dGPU)? I'm leaning towards the Surface Book because it includes the keyboard, and is only $100 more, but it also seems like the Surface Book has several technical problems.
ChackanKun
Member
Between those two maybe you should decide on the form factor.