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msft hardware twiter account or surface twitter account?
LukasTaves
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I got both models at TechEd, not knowing one I would keep. In the end the battery life, lack of Office, and added bulk made me decide to keep the RT. I really like the device, but the pokey performance (It's not unusable but there are times when you wait) and app situation bum me out. It really deserves better.
The performance is not unusable but you definitely wait some. I actually think the desktop Office apps perform quite well.
I started taking my conference notes using EverNote because I have all my stuff there, but after a day I switched to (metro) OneNote and did not look back. The difference in quality is astounding. And then you have BS like the IMDB touch app which is a complete joke. It literally is window to their website:
The performance is not unusable but you definitely wait some. I actually think the desktop Office apps perform quite well.
I started taking my conference notes using EverNote because I have all my stuff there, but after a day I switched to (metro) OneNote and did not look back. The difference in quality is astounding. And then you have BS like the IMDB touch app which is a complete joke. It literally is window to their website:
Kung Fu Jedi
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I've been playing with my new Surface Pro a lot this past week and really like it a lot. The hardware is solid, fast and works well. Battery life could be better of course, that's probably my main complaint right now. Windows 8 has a lot of strange inconstancies too, but I knew that before I received the Surface. Overall, I really like the device. Wish it could get 7-8 hours of battery though.
-Pyromaniac-
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Damon Bennet
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Hmmm I think my surface pro has a problem. Today I noticed some slight yellowish colorerror in the lower left corner of my screen. A quick Google search told me that a yellow tint in the corners is a problem! Is there a fix or something, or would you recommend that I send it in? It is not really that noticeable, but annoying enough on bright surfaces
Steelyuhas
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They're will be a new Surface RT in the fall, take it to the bank.
An RT tablet makes more sense for the inevitable 7-8" Surface. Hopefully the Pro doesn't come out 3-4 months after again, I want to get a Pro this fall/winter.
LukasTaves
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Has it ever happened to any of you for to surface suddenly lose all their wireless connection?
I mean, the wifi stays connected, but it's limited and won't open anything, bluetooth devices stay connected but no longer work... And after a sleep/wake up everything is normal again.
It does not happens often, during the more or less 3 months that i have mine it happened less than 5 times, but it would be nice to know if that's expected or if it is something that i should be worrying...
I mean, the wifi stays connected, but it's limited and won't open anything, bluetooth devices stay connected but no longer work... And after a sleep/wake up everything is normal again.
It does not happens often, during the more or less 3 months that i have mine it happened less than 5 times, but it would be nice to know if that's expected or if it is something that i should be worrying...
Nope not once. Had my RT since day 1.
Surface RT/Pro with LTE would instantly be our go to device throughout our company.
a secret-boss
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Surface got soak today during a boat operation.
Thank God for that warranty
Thank God for that warranty
a secret-boss
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Wtf exchanging Surface cost $50
EDIT: NVM got it for free. Warranty and all
EDIT: NVM got it for free. Warranty and all
Two days before the 8.1 preview comes out? You should give that a shot first.
is the preview open to general public or devs only?
General public
Excellent, thanks.
I'll wait for impressions but am not hopeful.
Adam Blade
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runningjoke
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I want to install the 8.1 preview on my Surface Pro bit the installer says the update is not applicable on my computer. Anyone have better luck?
UK bought Surface Pro? Apparently there are issues with the en-gb language pack.
I have a US model imported. While the update went though there was some gibberish while installing. Everything is fine now (and the language pack is working).
EDIT: Does Miracasting work with the Surface Pro on 8.1?
runningjoke
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Bought the device in The Netherlands, just wiped it and selected enUS as the locale during install, then downloaded the language pack. Apparently the root locale is still enGB
[edit] found a hack here http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...2c4-a344-d7e7e33ea868?page=7&tm=1372270707347
[edit2] while the update does show up, it won't download "not available right now"
I am also selling my RT (many offers from people at work) but for me I am simply upgrading to the Pro
LukasTaves
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Has anyone tested miracast streaming on a surface pro? I think every sandy bridge device have the option but a confirmation would be nice 
And for the new side docking options, how many are we supposed to dock? I've seen a picture with 3 apps side by side, but in mine i can only go up to two...
And for the new side docking options, how many are we supposed to dock? I've seen a picture with 3 apps side by side, but in mine i can only go up to two...
brotkasten
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Has anyone tested miracast streaming on a surface pro? I think every sandy bridge device have the option but a confirmation would be nice
And for the new side docking options, how many are we supposed to dock? I've seen a picture with 3 apps side by side, but in mine i can only go up to two...
The number of apps is dependent on your screen resolution. You can definitely use more than 3 apps, if the resolution is high enough.
LukasTaves
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Oh, sorry for the poorly writen question, I meant on the surface pro screen
Yeah that was me
If you go to the display settings, and at the bottom that controls the scaling for metro. You can set it to "smaller" rather than default.
This turns off the scaling, so everything is like a large 1080p screen, so you can snap 3 things, but everything is small.
-Pyromaniac-
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Steelyuhas
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Hook that Surface Pro refresh up to my veins.
LukasTaves
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Yeah that was me
If you go to the display settings, and at the bottom that controls the scaling for metro. You can set it to "smaller" rather than default.
This turns off the scaling, so everything is like a large 1080p screen, so you can snap 3 things, but everything is small.
Oh, I see. Thanks! Not sure if i'll be using it though, without scalling everything is really small XD
Edit: I just noticed something: For big screens the charms bar are note centered vertically, they are offset a lttle up or down, depending on which corner you activated it. So cool!
Edit 2: It's nice that the changes occur on the fly, no log off or restart required... Makes this feature useful for easy switching when using surface as a deskop
LukasTaves
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I hope not XD 1080p in 10.6" is already a damn fine dpi, I prefer them to keep the same res and improve battery life.
-Pyromaniac-
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I'm more interested in the 4:3 aspect ratio. Always thought 16:9 was kind of silly. At least it's not my preference.
TheLaughingStock
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Yes. No. Atom has poor sales and poor performance depending on the program. Microsoft would prefer RT over Atom at the low-end and could make a lot of money assuming they execute their plans successfully,
brotkasten
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The poor Atom performance should be over with the next generation, now that Intel finally gave it an out-of-order architecture.
they have not announced a new version, but it is coming. probably will be announced around the time Windows 8.1 is final.
-Pyromaniac-
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getting anything but haswell at this point is str8 loco.
I know, but I also happen to live in a country where products launch 3-4 months later. The Surface Pro only started going on sale this month :/