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Surface 2 and Pro 2 |OT| Lap it up
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Moral Panic
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$200 for a dock?!
that is around the price a computer dock usually goes for.
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/access...00179&ef_id=UlyMOQAABR775TS2:20131015002841:s
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...&cid=255017&lid=4513582&acd=12309152537461020
seems like the only surface accessory that isn't insanely overpriced.
Conflict NZ
Member
Wow it seems every store's region but mine (new zealand) gives you a 10% discount on this. Fuck you MS.
Iced_Eagle
Member
Just ended up pre-ordering mine.
I got the 256GB Pro model (back-ordered until December 15!
). My girlfriend got the 64GB Surface 2 for school. As a PSA, I used one student discount code and got 10% off both of the tablets which is very nice.
I'm replacing my Lenovo X220t Laptop/Tablet hybrid. The Surface seemed like a no-brainer upgrade for me. It's going to have better specs, lighter, thinner and the pen support will likely be much better than what I currently have. The only difference is in the hard drive which is okay (the Lenovo has 512GB instead of 256GB).
The one accessory I wish they would come out with is some sort of gaming dock that would include a Nvidia/AMD graphics card. That's what's stopping it from being my absolute dream machine. But honestly, as long as I can play Dota 2 on it, I'll be okay (and I guess at the event they had some of them playing Dota 2, so it should run fairly well -- much better than my current laptop at least).
I got the 256GB Pro model (back-ordered until December 15!
). My girlfriend got the 64GB Surface 2 for school. As a PSA, I used one student discount code and got 10% off both of the tablets which is very nice.I'm replacing my Lenovo X220t Laptop/Tablet hybrid. The Surface seemed like a no-brainer upgrade for me. It's going to have better specs, lighter, thinner and the pen support will likely be much better than what I currently have. The only difference is in the hard drive which is okay (the Lenovo has 512GB instead of 256GB).
The one accessory I wish they would come out with is some sort of gaming dock that would include a Nvidia/AMD graphics card. That's what's stopping it from being my absolute dream machine. But honestly, as long as I can play Dota 2 on it, I'll be okay (and I guess at the event they had some of them playing Dota 2, so it should run fairly well -- much better than my current laptop at least).
Hey guys, I just finished chatting with a Microsoft answer tech and he told me that if I preorder the Surface 2, I will get it on release day (even though it says Ships by October 25th). I reiterated the question confirming that I will indeed get it on the 22nd (just to make sure) and the answer tech said I will.
Can't wait for the Surface 2, may even be my main laptop as I find myself never using any real Win8-only programs (except Chrome, but Metro IE is actually pretty awesome) and finding out that the Windows Store has a GBA/GBC emulator is freaking awesome.
Can't wait for the Surface 2, may even be my main laptop as I find myself never using any real Win8-only programs (except Chrome, but Metro IE is actually pretty awesome) and finding out that the Windows Store has a GBA/GBC emulator is freaking awesome.
Xplatformer
Member
I am this. But I'm also holding off until March to get the PS4. Destiny is the only reason I'm grabbing it as soon as that.
I never thought a piece of Microsoft tech would get my $$$ before Sony did for their PS4. Heck, I was even planning to get a Vita.
Surface RT...Surface RT2 will get way more usage from me than either the PS4 or Vita would in 2014.
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The Everyman
indeed, the type/touch cover are the truly overpriced accessories.
On that subject:
Snes8x (SNES Emulator)
VGBC8 (GBC Emulator)
VBA8 (GBA Emulator)
Nestalgia (NES Emulator)
Genstalgia (Genesis / Mega Drive Emulator)
Smstalgia (Sega Master System Emulator)
I've never tried any of the emulators above so I don't know how they perform. All of the above emulators support the XBox 360 controllers as well which is nice.
i quite like the surface in concept, and i'm even receptive to windows 8, but ms just seems obstinately opposed to making the right technical and pricing decisions here. it makes no sense to go it with RT totally alone, especially given bay trail exists. failing that, nobody wants a tegra.
and why skimp on the GPU on the pro 2? with just an iris 5100 the thing could be pretty impressive as an ultraportable pc for browsing, drawing and light games use. intel pricing is fucked, i guess.
and why skimp on the GPU on the pro 2? with just an iris 5100 the thing could be pretty impressive as an ultraportable pc for browsing, drawing and light games use. intel pricing is fucked, i guess.
Sometimes I look at the Surface in my draw at work and think "if you had proper active directory support, did Excel Macros and had pen support you'd be a pretty good work machine and cheap enough work would sign off on it."
But then I remember that it doesn't, and wonder why the hell it exists.
But then I remember that it doesn't, and wonder why the hell it exists.
It says "Battery: Up to 7 hours" in the OP. Is that not right?
And up to 60% additional battery life with the power cover.
I think he is talking about the spec sheet on the official site. It says something like "5-7 days of idle time." I had to go look up previews to get an estimation on battery life.
brotkasten
Member
Probably because Microsoft sees the Surface as a pure consumption device, much like the small version that's coming later. That, and Wacom can't be arsed to write RT drivers.
Dell cheaped out on the digitizer as well and opted for a Synaptics panel instead of Wacom. Very disappointing.
a secret-boss
Banned
Is it really?
Pro 2 thinner than Pro
I thought it was about the same
Pro 2 thinner than Pro
I thought it was about the same
Pro 2 is not gray and not thinner.
sounds like your boss has a surface 2 and not a pro
TheLaughingStock
Member
Haswell is underperforming on some devices. I was surprised at the Vaio Flip 15 that was just reviewed by engadget, but will wait for more reviews on the smaller versions that are more portable.
Xplatformer
Member
Isn't this only an issue if what they are offering you now doesn't do what you intend it to do in a way that is acceptable? I mean, it's a fixed piece of hardware, totally not upgradeable.
I mean, if the tablet apps under RT running on a Tegra 4 seem just as snappy(responsive) as apps running on a Nexus or iPad who cares if it's not on an intel CPU?
Betta Lines
Member
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Xplatformer
Member
This.
I understand wanting a cover...but if you're going to type why not use a larger/cheaper keyboard?
Ian
Member
Yeah, and while you're at it, that screen looks pretty small. You should probably buy yourself a 22" monitor to carry with you, too.
Yes, that is what I was meaning. Might be interested in the 64gb SP2 at some point then, going to need to see how it compares to a MBA when it is out. I kinda enjoyed the time I've spent with the first Surface Pro outside of it being a Windows 8 machine.
Type Cover if you actually want to get something done with your Surface
lol
Diablohead
Member
So jelly
I still want to own a surface pro, I planned to buy one to replace my pc desktop since I work on it and browse more then actual hardcore pc gaming, and pso2 works well on the Pro 1, so...
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
RT already happened. Watch the videos. Apps are largely for suckers and are there because their host machine cannot accomplish something. The Surface RT and the Surface 2 are more than capable enough for running 99% of anything people want to do, including music and video streaming, photos, banking, documents, spreadsheets, etc.
I am sold and will be buying a Surface 2 with my next big commission check.
The only thing it lacks are games, as far as I am concerned.
Jayayess1190
Member
Because with a ULV processor the highest gpu option is the 5000 (except the 28W ULV's which wouldn't work in a Surface).
campfireweekend
Member
If you don't need those programs in the first place, how is it dumb?
If RT is dumb, so is ChromeOS. They both lack functionality but can be fulfilling for a certain segment of the population. If you mostly use Office on your PC and other stuff such as youtube or Netflix, why get anything other than RT?
Xplatformer
Member
Because? Anxiously awaiting your answer.
Makes the backpack too heavy. But yeah, I'll connect it to my 40" display and an actual keyboard when I'm using Excel at home.
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The Everyman
I'm kiiinda with you. The touch pad bluetooth keyboard is like 30 bucks and very nice. I just need a case to protect the screen.
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The Everyman
There was an article explaining why they went with a 4400. Something about heat.
Via Purifico
Banned
I see it doesn't take long before a surface thread descends into RT shaming.
Glip_Glop
Member
I'm so conflicted, I wish they made a 128GB version with 8GB of RAM. I really want the extra RAM but I can't justify the $300+ price difference. What say you GAF? Basically I'm going to replace my work laptop with the PRO. I'll have a VPN connection going at all times when I'm out of the office. I'll be running Lync, Office, soft phone/communicator and a few of our in-house programs. Lots of web surfing and gaming (on breaks and when I'm home of course ). Should I suck it up and drop the extra $300? Money is tight, especially around this time of the year, with Christmas and a few birthdays coming up.
). Should I suck it up and drop the extra $300? Money is tight, especially around this time of the year, with Christmas and a few birthdays coming up.