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brotkasten
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Microsoft finally announced Age of Empires II HD.
Maybe I should get a Surface Pro just for this. :lol
http://www.gamespot.com/news/age-of-empires-ii-hd-arriving-april-9-6404962
Maybe I should get a Surface Pro just for this. :lol
Steelyuhas
Member
Worth the price of the Surface Pro just for this.
Anyone have problems importing their Google account conctats? When I add an email account on my surface my google accounts wont go with it, so when I type a work email I have to type out all their emails. I also checked an option to important contacts while adding the email.
NVMed figured it out! I really like this thing. I wish I understood more what games I could download and play on my RT, I know a lot of stuff can be played on the Pro. What's some good controller support game? I was digging playing pinball with a controller, awesome!
If I bought skulls of the shogun can i download it for free on my Surface?
If I bought skulls of the shogun can i download it for free on my Surface?
How did you get it working? Did you end up having the contacts?
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
So I emailed Wacom asking if updated drivers were coming and I just got a standard email saying that it's MS's product go ask them. So frustrating. >_>
everthustodeadbeats
Member
This 'sort' of explains what is going on (or see my complaint post on the page before this):
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/use-google-windows-8-rt
I found a workaround for a 'read only' calendar for my surface pro (which is fine):
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/calendar/a4rwsYrga3o
see Justin's workaround for that one.
I guess I didn't have the contacts. I went to my GMAIL settings and all the contacts were there but just not officially added. So I checked all then "add contacts". On my surface I deleted the account and re-loaded it with checking "add contacts etc"
Wife surprised me with a 32gb Surface for my birthday. Had a bunch of app updates and let it download while we went to my kids open house. Come back and most of them updated and installed. I picked some apps from the app store to download and they all just sit there saying downloading but not one status has changed in over an hour. I tried stopping and restarting and they just keep doing the same thing: nothing.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
Close the store application by dragging down from the top and all the way down to the bottom.
Tried that and all the gray bars under the app tiles are still all gray and say "downloading" but not one single one of them is filling the meter. the wifi is connected as I have used the browser while waiting.
Try running "wsreset". That should clear the cache.
Damon Bennet
Member
anyone knows if tomb raider (the current one) works on the pro?
Powered it off and restarted and it finally installed. Now I am doing Windows update....17 updates!lol
ambientmystic
Member
Thanks for the link lol. Seems like the game runs better on a crappy Intel HD 4000 and doesn't crash as often as those using NVIDIA cards lol.
So I've been using one (from work) for the past few days, and it isn't terrible. The weight is just right for the size of the thing and so far battery life for me hasn't been bad. The keyboard is pretty bad but I haven't set it down on a solid surface yet. The biggest issues I've had with the thing so far are related to windows 8.
I won't be getting one, but it is good to see that the pro isn't a bad product. I'd recommend it to someone outside my family if they wanted a new computing device, but since I seem to be the primary support provider for family members I'd suggest them sticking to 7 for the time being
I won't be getting one, but it is good to see that the pro isn't a bad product. I'd recommend it to someone outside my family if they wanted a new computing device, but since I seem to be the primary support provider for family members I'd suggest them sticking to 7 for the time being
So I've been using one (from work) for the past few days, and it isn't terrible. The weight is just right for the size of the thing and so far battery life for me hasn't been bad. The keyboard is pretty bad but I haven't set it down on a solid surface yet. The biggest issues I've had with the thing so far are related to windows 8.
I won't be getting one, but it is good to see that the pro isn't a bad product. I'd recommend it to someone outside my family if they wanted a new computing device, but since I seem to be the primary support provider for family members I'd suggest them sticking to 7 for the time being
Windows 8 was designed for a tablet like this. Don't see why you would recommend someone sticking to win7.
lastflowers
Banned
The charms bar really clicked once I had the Surface RT in my hand. They're convenient.
Raitosaito
Member
Artistic god indeed
Indeed, it's like having a universal search/menu.
So I've been using one (from work) for the past few days, and it isn't terrible. The weight is just right for the size of the thing and so far battery life for me hasn't been bad. The keyboard is pretty bad but I haven't set it down on a solid surface yet. The biggest issues I've had with the thing so far are related to windows 8.
I won't be getting one, but it is good to see that the pro isn't a bad product. I'd recommend it to someone outside my family if they wanted a new computing device, but since I seem to be the primary support provider for family members I'd suggest them sticking to 7 for the time being
If you install Classic Shell on Windows 8, there is pretty much nothing to prefer Windows 7 for. Just change the setting that makes the Windows key the way to get to Modern UI and bob's your uncle.
barkers crest
Member
Monitor the best buy website. You can see if the store for whichever city he will be in has stock. It changes daily.
If the city has a Microsoft Store the chances of finding one are higher.
AFAIK ME3 runs 30fps on Medium Settings at 720p, so basically Xbox 360 mode.
This is from looking at a HD4000 benchmark.
Hypertrooper
Member
How well will Sony Vegas run on a Surface Pro? I am asking for a friend who may want to get a Pro if Vegas is working on it without any big problems.
On the other hand, I had the chance to try out the Surface RT. I love how the device looks and feel in my hands. I clearly can see the Pro version to use it as a laptop for the university. It seems like the perfect thing for it. I think I am pretty sold on the Pro. Still I have to find a solution for a short battery life...
On the other hand, I had the chance to try out the Surface RT. I love how the device looks and feel in my hands. I clearly can see the Pro version to use it as a laptop for the university. It seems like the perfect thing for it. I think I am pretty sold on the Pro. Still I have to find a solution for a short battery life...
Hey everyone! The Flash whitelist will soon be a thing of the past.
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2013/03/11/flash-in-windows-8.aspx
It's instead moving to a blacklist, where sites are blocked because of issues, instead of enabled because they're "safe".
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2013/03/11/flash-in-windows-8.aspx
It's instead moving to a blacklist, where sites are blocked because of issues, instead of enabled because they're "safe".
SomethingInTheSea
Member
Great news, editing it was a pain.
SoCalifornia stores have them. Well the Glendale one did last night. It should be easy to find one at this point, imo.
Warnen
Don't pass gaas, it is your Destiny!
My Surface pro had its first spill today. My dog knocked it off the arm of my couch. It landed on a corner and slide under the couch. Left a big dent in my floor but the surface didn't give at all (had varnish scrapings stuck in rubber around the screen). Only damage was 2 light scratches on the back. This thing is built like a brick.
Raven77
Member
A few questions:
- Has anyone found a great slip cover case for this thing yet? I'm not using the type pad and just want something low profile that flips over and securely protects the device when not in use.
- Have they released any new info about pressure support in Photoshop?
Thanks.
- Has anyone found a great slip cover case for this thing yet? I'm not using the type pad and just want something low profile that flips over and securely protects the device when not in use.
- Have they released any new info about pressure support in Photoshop?
Thanks.
Onikaan
Member
Sorry guys, I'd like to ask a few questions too! I've been looking for something to replace my desktop PC and was considering a Surface.
I'd probably use it more like a laptop than a tablet, would it fill that role? Anyway, a few Q's:
- Does it run a full version of Windows? I mean, can I transfer my PC files and folders onto it?
- Can it replace a laptop or desktop PC? Obviously I won't be gaming on it, purely for day to day things.
- Can it run programs I.E Skype ( Not the App version ). (Itunes?).
- And if you have one, would you recommend it? (You can big it up a little here to push me over the edge)
Apologies for my boring novice questions.
I'd probably use it more like a laptop than a tablet, would it fill that role? Anyway, a few Q's:
- Does it run a full version of Windows? I mean, can I transfer my PC files and folders onto it?
- Can it replace a laptop or desktop PC? Obviously I won't be gaming on it, purely for day to day things.
- Can it run programs I.E Skype ( Not the App version ). (Itunes?).
- And if you have one, would you recommend it? (You can big it up a little here to push me over the edge)
Apologies for my boring novice questions.
Are you looking at the RT version, or the Pro version?
Onikaan
Member
Eh, probably RT. But if you think Pro is mor elike the thing I need then we can roll with that idea.
The Pro can do the things you asked about (work with your PC files, run all existing Windows software, etc.) The RT is far more limited, and is more like an iPad rather than a laptop. The Pro is also $1100+ for the 128GB with a touch keyboard, though, vs the RT which is a lot cheaper.
Surface Pro is what you want, if you can afford it go for it.
Onikaan
Member
Ouch... Expensive machine. Don't think it's out here in the United Kingdom yet.
Also, Touch or Type? It's only got 1 USB port, right? Anyway to up that? Would adapters work?
I'll have to look into it some more. Thanks guys.
Why wasn't this enabled day 1?
Sigh...so I think I have a problem with my second Pro. My arm was touching the edge of it while charging and I'm pretty sure I got shocked. Googling around this seems to be an issue, although I was able to trigger the shocks on the left edge and not the right edge.
Bleh, I almost feel like just returning it for a full refund and keeping my current laptop. Just really tired of having to return shit back and forth. I also already installed my screen protector and Office 2013 =/
This is the most unluckiest streak with hardware I have ever had. I really do love the thing but it's just so much hassle to get a perfectly working unit.
Bleh, I almost feel like just returning it for a full refund and keeping my current laptop. Just really tired of having to return shit back and forth. I also already installed my screen protector and Office 2013 =/
This is the most unluckiest streak with hardware I have ever had. I really do love the thing but it's just so much hassle to get a perfectly working unit.
Damnit. Every time I see this thread I keep thinking it's about the now cancelled TV show about aquatic Godzilla like sea creatures.
I do, however, own a MS Surface and I think it's pretty sweet. I don't like using MS Word on it, though. So when I take notes at work or go into meetings I still use my iPad.
Plus I regret getting the plastic keyboard and not the actual pressed key keyboard. It feels weird when I type and I just can't get used to it. I think I'm going to go get one soonish.
I do, however, own a MS Surface and I think it's pretty sweet. I don't like using MS Word on it, though. So when I take notes at work or go into meetings I still use my iPad.
Plus I regret getting the plastic keyboard and not the actual pressed key keyboard. It feels weird when I type and I just can't get used to it. I think I'm going to go get one soonish.
hillsighed
Member
1. The Surface Pro does run the full version of Windows 8, the Surface RT does not. You can transfer files to the RT just like you can the Pro, though. The RT will open just about any file that full Windows 8 supports, aside from .exe's.
2. The Surface Pro definitely can replace a desktop or laptop. The RT can too, assuming you understand what it can and can't do and are OK with that. I only have a Surface RT - no laptop or desktop and only twice have I needed to use my girlfriend Macbook Pro to get something done that I just couldn't do on my RT.
3. The Surface Pro can run anything, but the RT can not run .exe's. You're limited to whatever is in the app store with the RT.
4. The Surface (RT) exceeded my expectations on just about every level. At the time I bought it, I had an iPad 2 and an Alienware M11x 11" laptop (running Windows 8) and came into the Surface really just wanted to try W8 on a tablet for an extended amount of time. After a month of using the Surface as my primary device, I sold my iPad 2 and my laptop, so that should tell you how much I enjoy the it. No regrets, because the RT does everything I need it to do, with some neat surprises. The one thing that I love about it the most, if that I can have 2 apps open at once. With my iPad, I could not surf the web and watch videos at the same time so I'd use my laptop for that, but laying in bed with a laptop is uncomfortable to me. I may grab a Surface Pro 2nd gen whenever that it released, but I'm perfectly happy with my RT.
Thinking of picking a RT up.
32GB or 64GB?
Type cover or bluetooth keyboard?
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Tried out the touch cover keyboard after work today at a demo unit. The typing experience is not as bad as I thought it would be as I prefer typing on a mechanical keyboard with Cherry Blue switches. There is a tactile sound that emits from the system to let the user know that keys are hit. As Microsoft said, the typing design is more for short-term use, not for something to write essays/blogs/work on.
I kept missing the keys above home row if I typed 100 wpm or above, but when I slowed down to about 60-70 wpm then all the keys were actually registered. Even key combinations were recognized as well.
32GB or 64GB?
Type cover or bluetooth keyboard?
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Tried out the touch cover keyboard after work today at a demo unit. The typing experience is not as bad as I thought it would be as I prefer typing on a mechanical keyboard with Cherry Blue switches. There is a tactile sound that emits from the system to let the user know that keys are hit. As Microsoft said, the typing design is more for short-term use, not for something to write essays/blogs/work on.
I kept missing the keys above home row if I typed 100 wpm or above, but when I slowed down to about 60-70 wpm then all the keys were actually registered. Even key combinations were recognized as well.
I have the 32GB and it's fine, but I use it mostly for work and make a lot of use of SkyDrive. If you're going to be doing a lot of media, I believe 64GB is the max for the SD card slot. Definitely the Type Cover over the Bluetooth keyboard. I've done both, and it's so much more convenient to open up and start typing than to haul an extra keyboard around.
TheLaughingStock
Member
Get a nice Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for less (including tax) off of a site like amazon. Something like the wedge accessories or nice mouse/keyboard from Logitech. I would look at an x86 tablet if you're going to spend in the 64GB RT price range unless you need basic office and can't get it cheap.
brotkasten
Member
This is probably more interesting for Surface (RT) users than general Windows 8 users.
Microsoft is going to enable flash content in IE Metro by default, instead of using the white list.
I don't buy the reason, but that doesn't really matter.
Microsoft is going to enable flash content in IE Metro by default, instead of using the white list.
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2013/03/11/flash-in-windows-8.aspx
I don't buy the reason, but that doesn't really matter.