I was talking about this:
The 3-column layout is fine, but whatever they've done here is neither easy to read at a rapid pace nor arranged aesthetically.
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I was talking about this:
The 3-column layout is fine, but whatever they've done here is neither easy to read at a rapid pace nor arranged aesthetically.
I was talking about this:
The 3-column layout is fine, but whatever they've done here is neither easy to read at a rapid pace nor arranged aesthetically.
Oh. I was wondering how do you even get to that layout, turns out you have to click on the icon on the top left to bring that view. But yeah, not useful unless you need big touch tagets.
The app also doesn't support pinning to the side. You'd think mobile developers would know better what to do with limited screen sizes already.
Last night I remoted into my desktop and did some development work. Worked like a charm and was the first time I really used the touch keyboard for an extended time. Have to say I was having some issues with hitting the left shift, but after a couple minutes it was no longer an issue. Have to say this little thing is pretty awesome. Once I was done, I flipped the keyboard cover over, shut the kickstand, laid down on the sofa and started browsing gaf.
how is the remote ffeature for viewing video files remotely, for example? the free version of logmein.com for example sucks ass for me.
yn-neko hates a cat
Banned
SOmething about that article is not right. It's claiming the iPad 3 is running an FPS shooter at full native retina resolution at 30 fps. This is a feat that most desktops with dedicated hardware can't pull off at a lower 2560 x 1600 resolution. I'm wondering if I'm reading it right?
plagiarize
Banned
of course there are FPS shooters that most desktops with dedicated hardware can pull off at that framerate and resolution.
the game is designed for the iPad 3's resolution and abilities. a first person shooter could run at native res at 30 fps on the surface easily. would it look as good? I don't really know of course... but hopefully enough surfaces sell that developers target it's specs when designing games for the Windows 8 store.
What's the life?
Doesn't seem like more than a day. I use it pretty infrequently but yesterday at some point at night it shut off (probably after 15 or so hours?)
I'm not sure if there's a battery usage section to get more detailed info but I'm definitely disappointed.
Must be a rogue app or something. I just went 3 days on one charge and I still had 30% left.
Not sure what app it could have been then. Rowi I guess? I haven't been using much other than Office, IE, Rowi, & the NYTimes app occasionally.
plagiarize
Banned
isn't it still on and downloading things when in standby, like a 3DS? there might be settings you can tweak to extend this.
Frustrated_me
Member
Something is wrong with yours I think, mine can go a few days.
I would try a reboot and see if it clear things up.
lastflowers
Banned
I haven't charged it for 3 days, and it's fine. Not sure what happened with yours.
Weird. Glad to hear it's not normal I guess. It shut itself off when it ran out of battery but I'll try shutting it down & starting it back up again anyways
Yeah, you've got all sorts of funky stuff going on with yours. Maybe try and exchange it.
Agreed, I'm running all sorts of background apps and I haven't needed to charge it in two days. Definitley abnormal compared to my experience.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
WHERE MAH PROOOOOOOOoooo. I'm gonna keep saying that till it comes out.
brotkasten
Member
I just need to find a good case now... I guess there isn't a chance Vaja would make one for the surface?
You don't need a case. It's VaporMG. You can drop it in 72 different orientations and nothing would happen. Good luck finding that many ways to drop it!
Oh yeah, any reviews/impressions on it so far?
MrGreencastle
Member
That's cool. I hope that becomes a trend where possible.
That said, can the Pro even run Civ5? It has a pretty weak chip I thought.
So I ordered a Surface with a Cyan touch cover just before the basic verison went OOS. Held off the purchase of a new phone and iPad mini for now, probably still want to get a 3DS.
I'm looking for a SDXC card, how's the performance of the ones you guys are using so far? Any particular reason to get better/more expensive cards?
Held off the purchase of a new phone and iPad mini for now, probably still want to get a 3DS. I'm looking for a SDXC card, how's the performance of the ones you guys are using so far? Any particular reason to get better/more expensive cards?
Right now still pinball fx2, hydro thunder and wordament mostly. With some adera as well.
Was really looking forward to playing toy soldiers but sadly that is x86 only (I asked signal studios on their website and they say an arm port isn't in the works which is a huge bummer to me).... really hope that is the exception and now that arm hardware is out there and surface seemingly very popular every game from now on will come out for arm. Also really wanting to try out Skulls of the Shogun and some of the other games on the launch lineup list.
it will run it fine until the later parts of the game. At some point you will have to lower settings or deal with much longer turns.
Xplatformer
Member
Windows RT development needs to kick into high gear over the next two months. Not Win8 development..but native windows RT development.
App performance/responsiveness should be (at the very least) on par with the iPad 2 and iPad mini.
App performance/responsiveness should be (at the very least) on par with the iPad 2 and iPad mini.
plagiarize
Banned
how does Pinball FX2 run on the surface? 60 fps? can you use the better textures and reflections?
barkers crest
Member
The $499 model is out of stock online. The $599 and $699 are still available and ship immediately (no longer on 3 week backorder).
plagiarize
Banned
I just got shipping confirmation on my 32 Gig without touch cover. I ordered day 1, but not early enough to get the confirmed delivery for last week. No estimated delivery date yet, presumably because UPS haven't picked it up and scanned it yet.
barkers crest
Member
I ordered yesterday and just got my shipping confirmation too.
they didnt make very many.
uncledonnie
Banned
Did they publish numbers somewhere or are you just guessing?
bigtroyjon
Member
I think they are just withholding nearly all of the stock for the physical stores. Great way to drive traffic this holiday.
Really? I pre ordered mine and it's still not shipped
plagiarize
Banned
just adding for the sake of clarity, i'm in the US. New England area.
Diseased Yak
Gold Member
So I've used the Surface all week long at work, carrying it everywhere I go, using it in meetings and to type up a lot of reports. I've used Word and saved everything to the SkyDrive, and attached docs to emails using the SkyDrive and Mail app in conjunction. I've tied it into my work Exchange server, and have been using the Calendar app.
I have to say it's become a part of my work day so much that I pick it up without thinking about it. I used to carry a Nexus 7 around for the same purpose, but ended up only using it for email/calendar and to occassionally take notes. The Surface, on the other hand, is basically like hauling around a very light laptop, and it just plain rocks. I've only charged it twice during this whole time, battery life has been very good (I keep the brightness at about 60%).
I've mostly used the Touch Cover while on a table in meeting rooms, but have occasionally used it on my lap, and it works great. As someone above mentioned, the left-shift key is the only thing I have issues hitting, and I'm getting used to compensating for it without thinking.
All in all, I love this little device.
Oh, and the sound output to my Denon D2000's sounds great. It won't replace my normal desk rig (Amazon Cloud -> Laptop -> AudioQuest DragonFly -> Denon D2000), but it's very nice indeed.
Complaints: The Windows symbol has all but worn off the back of the thing. Really sucks
I have to say it's become a part of my work day so much that I pick it up without thinking about it. I used to carry a Nexus 7 around for the same purpose, but ended up only using it for email/calendar and to occassionally take notes. The Surface, on the other hand, is basically like hauling around a very light laptop, and it just plain rocks. I've only charged it twice during this whole time, battery life has been very good (I keep the brightness at about 60%).
I've mostly used the Touch Cover while on a table in meeting rooms, but have occasionally used it on my lap, and it works great. As someone above mentioned, the left-shift key is the only thing I have issues hitting, and I'm getting used to compensating for it without thinking.
All in all, I love this little device.
Oh, and the sound output to my Denon D2000's sounds great. It won't replace my normal desk rig (Amazon Cloud -> Laptop -> AudioQuest DragonFly -> Denon D2000), but it's very nice indeed.
Complaints: The Windows symbol has all but worn off the back of the thing. Really sucks
Amazon is showing the Touchcovers for 19.99. Why not try to buy one? What's the worst that could happen?
Xplatformer
Member
So, what happens when Microsoft discontinues their keyboards for this thing?
I mean, it does ship with a standard USB port, and it is mostly a tablet similar to an iPad/Nexus/Kindle Fire.
I think there is a very good reason they have sold out of the $499 model. Can't see too many people spending money for the keyboard ($120) when, mostly, wherever they go they'll find a USB keyboard and mouse.
I also think the Pro model won't sell nearly as well for Microsoft (I think the OEMs will eat into that market).
I mean, it does ship with a standard USB port, and it is mostly a tablet similar to an iPad/Nexus/Kindle Fire.
I think there is a very good reason they have sold out of the $499 model. Can't see too many people spending money for the keyboard ($120) when, mostly, wherever they go they'll find a USB keyboard and mouse.
I also think the Pro model won't sell nearly as well for Microsoft (I think the OEMs will eat into that market).
Complex Shadow
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In a week? Really? Pics?Complaints: The Windows symbol has all but worn off the back of the thing. Really sucks