Xplatformer
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What? For storage?
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Surface 2 and Pro 2 |OT| Lap it up
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What? For storage?
Windows on ARM will support whatever storage you want, it's Windows.
That doesn't mean anyone built a RT tablet with more than 64GB of internal storage yet.
gAg CruSh3r
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I just order a Surface pro 2 online. I want a case and screen protector but I don't know what is a great case for it. I need SurfaceproGAF to help me out with this. Thanks!
you don't need a case or screen protector.
Warnen
Don't pass gaas, it is your Destiny!
I got a skin for mine so it doesn't get scratched. For a case I got a Snugg wallet case but only put my surface in it when I put it in my bag. The skin and touch cover really all the protection I need.
gAg CruSh3r
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NeOak
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I got the incipio one at the MS store. It works fine and feels good for handwriting.
SlickShoesRUCrazy
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Is 8.1 making anybodys 1st gen RT buggy and slow?
Mine has been buggy and slow since the first day, lol.
NeOak
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Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
Gaf, anyone experienced colour banding and posterisation when watching videos on their Pro 2? Its driving me nuts, and I cant find a fix for it. 
Random_Guy
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Has anyone tried Diablo 3 on their pro 2? Is is playable at low settings?
Seems OK at 720p from a quick look on YouTube http://youtu.be/_qfXYODpR9o?t=3m59s
Most videos on there though are of the original Pro bar that one from first glance.
Warnen
Don't pass gaas, it is your Destiny!
Random_Guy
Member
Thanks for responses guys. Very encouraging.
ok updating on this. I read around that apparently this tablet has major hardware issues with the digitizer that it stops working after 30 days or so lol, there is a big thread on it on tabletpcreview forums and even asus RMA doesn't fix it lolol. asusquality.
so I'm thinking just getting orig surface pro microsoft refurbished for 500 bones from amazon, I don't really want to wait for this surface mini just to find out it's arm.
battery should last for 3-4 classes a day right?
good idea?
yay/nay?
NeOak
Member
Nope. You'll get four hours per charge max.
And the Asus Vivotab I gave to my mom works fine.
My surface 2 seems to have completely given up, it's not charging at all, only works with the charger connected, no x on the battery to indicate battery problems, and it refuses to update time and day, stuck on april 3rd just after midnight. Seems to have working WIFI connection, but some sites won't load properly.
MS why you do this to me?
MS why you do this to me?
ok, got the vivo tab... and a pro 128 refurb D:
gonna use the pro myself for a bit, always wanted to try one of these. I have a thinkpad tablet 2, maybe it can replace that.
thinkpad 8 looks solid too but no wacom.
juliushandle
Member
Damn, the RT/Windows Phone merger needs to happen like now.
I was looking for a case on amazon for my pro just got, look what I found LOL
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRVU93G/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Surface Mini cover available in May!
what tablet is that in pics? doesn't look very surface-y....
if that's legit looks like mini wont have a keyboard attachment.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRVU93G/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Surface Mini cover available in May!
what tablet is that in pics? doesn't look very surface-y....
if that's legit looks like mini wont have a keyboard attachment.
brotkasten
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That has to be a placeholder image. It's the same case I got my GF for her Dell Venue 8 Pro.
there is another listing, this one with a bluetooth keyboard.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRW7MGM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
is this placeholder too?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRW7MGM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
is this placeholder too?
brotkasten
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Probably. Like you said, the tablet doesn't look very Surface-y and the start screen on the device is a press image(?) from the Windows 8 Developer Preview (2012? No small tiles, old Windows logo).
Steelyuhas
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My main machine is a few years old and kinda feels like it's dying on me at times. I was thinking of going Pro 2 to replace it. Just curious, if you purchase one now am I pretty much guaranteed to get the 4300U chip set instead of the old 4200U?
I recently had my pro 2 replaced and they gave me one with a 4300U so I'm willing to bet that they're far enough into the transition that the 4300U is the only model.
Additionally, it seems as if Microsoft is having a sale right now.
Additionally, it seems as if Microsoft is having a sale right now.
Steelyuhas
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I wonder how/if they verify that. I have a valid EDU email, but I'm no longer a student... Might just do it and see what happens.
juliushandle
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Fellow Windows tablets users, I'm a new Lumia 2520 owner and absolutely love it.
IE Modern (aka IE Metro) is by far the best mobile browse available. Several apps that Windows 8 are lacking or flat out suck are available via browser then pinned to the start screen making for a solid solution on a 10" touch screen. BTW, these apps include facebook, yelp, Spotify, amazon prime video, amazon cloud player, Pandora, and party loud.
That said, are there any solutions for those mobile apps not available on Windows 8 or website like Instagram, Vine, Tinder, and Snapchat? These apps don't matter much to be but are deal breakers for many.
IE Modern (aka IE Metro) is by far the best mobile browse available. Several apps that Windows 8 are lacking or flat out suck are available via browser then pinned to the start screen making for a solid solution on a 10" touch screen. BTW, these apps include facebook, yelp, Spotify, amazon prime video, amazon cloud player, Pandora, and party loud.
That said, are there any solutions for those mobile apps not available on Windows 8 or website like Instagram, Vine, Tinder, and Snapchat? These apps don't matter much to be but are deal breakers for many.
I tried it somewhere, it was too thick and bulky for my taste though if you find the regular type covers uncomfortable and light, this should be way more stable when put on lap, I don't think this is something you'd attach all the time to replace regular covers. I ended up with the type cover 2 which I could find for 100 online, I wanted the back light (power cover doesn't have), I probably get one of those 30000mAh battery packs that apparently can charge the pro more than 2 times, maybe it's not as elegant as power cover solution, I think I prefer it that way though. If you get the power cover I think it's better to carry your other cover with you around too.
Yeah, the size is kind of a turn off for me, especially since I'm really getting used to using the touch cover and its form factor. I would like to try the touch cover 2 before buying it to see how much of an improvement it is.
For me at least, the Touch Cover 2 is a huge improvement over the original Touch Cover.
Cool. How do you like the different material on the back of the cover?
The original' black Touch Cover had felt on the back. It was nice to touch, but got dirty easily.
The back of the other colors of the original Touch Cover and the Touch Cover 2 are rubbery, which I like better because it's easy to clean.
The 2 big things about the Touch Cover 2 that I like are the better predictive autocorrect enabled by having full array touch sensors instead of one per key, and the backlit keys. I find I type a lot faster and more accurately on the Touch Cover 2.
Thanks for the opinion. Might have to upgrade covers!
Warnen
Don't pass gaas, it is your Destiny!
Just got the expansion for Diablo 3. Been playing on my pro 2, have it set on 720p with everything low or off for best performance. Still looks great.
The Faceless Master
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i gotta get one!
Directly? No
through Remote desktop or similar streaming apps (splashtop is on the store)? sure if you can deal with that.