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| knave:
My gadget addiction continues... This holiday season I tried really hard not to buy any more computers for myself. Deals come and deals go but truth is I have (more than) three computers that I use frequently and don't really need any more since I figured out that I buy them and then they sit and rot because I have no use for them. (not to mention the Computers I have and don't use) Well Hello first Gen Surface pro 64gb for $148. Right...old...low storage...came with no OS...Sigh I always wanted one when they came out and were $1000. So in order to further my tech skillset I picked one up. I stuck Windows 10 on it direct from Microsoft...no problem and it activated automatically. I have 42 out of the 64 gigs free. I like it. Plus it came with the magnetic type cover keyboard. Does anyone like these things anymore...What now we are on Surface 4? The i5 CPU and 4gb ram seem pretty snappy. I'm probably going to dedicate this to media consumption since I hate how Android tablets become incompatible with an app you've used for years just because the developer sets a newer minimum requirement. I love having a portable version of full windows This is much more tablet-centric than my dell Venue 11 pro. Yes...I know I had a windows tablet so I didn't need this one. But...reasons...and it is shiny and only cost $150 I always had a love-hate relationship with the 11 pro. It is a good machine...but has some quirks that don't make it my go-to machine. In comparison: The Surface has a slightly smaller screen 10.6 vs the 10.8 I don't think I notice. Surface has a core i5 CPU vs the core i3 in my version of the dell Venue 11 pro Surface has only 64GB of storage vs the 128GB of the Dell Surface has a thin cover with an integrated keyboard vs the dell type cover with a extra battery, with the keyboards the dell is much more like a netbook form factor and the surface looks like a tablet with a kickstand and keyboard accessory. Extra props to the Surface for having a backlit keyboard. Surface has a mini display port while the dell had mini HDMI Surface battery lasts 4-5 hours vs the 10 I get with the dell (6-7 on the tablet itself and another 3-4 due to the keyboard battery) Both have a micro SD slot and all the standards of tablets, WiFi, Blootooth, one USB port etc. The quirks of the Dell that I do not like are mainly in its charger, that with keyboard attached it is basically a small laptop thus I grab my laptop anyway. I feel like it is fragile though it has survived well so far. Also it was ~$300 and while I have gotten some use out of it is near the top of the list of "Things I kind of wish I hadn't bought" right next to the PS3, my second OUYA and a guitar. The surface has a feel of portability around it, not to mention durability and while it does not sit on your lap as well as the Dell it probably will be my go to media consumption device In the end I think the differences are pretty minor except in very specific scenarios. I will use the surface a bit more and see if it really is what I'm looking for. |
| BorgDog:
hmm, I can relate. I have 2 of the Winbook windows tablets, a 7" and an 8", both of course with atom processors, but also both less than $100 each. The 7" is actually built into my Little Bastard arcade (link in sig) and does very well for that function unless I need to reach the power button. The 8" lives out in the shop for when I want to look something up or to check plans I have on dropbox or whatever. Cheap tablet is great for use in the shop, really don't need to worry about it getting dust on it or anything, no fan nor moving parts really, just lives on a charger on the shelf. I recently picked up a Nexus 9 tablet that lives in my nightstand for browsing, reading, e-mail etc and for those functions it is perfect, 9" screen means it's big enough to see what I'm doing but small and light enough to not ever be a pain to use (looking at you two ipads I've also owned that hurt when they fall on your face when you fall asleep). Nice deal on the old surface, keep seeing ads for old surfaces, but so far have resisted the urge to pull the trigger. |
| BadMouth:
A few years ago I picked up a refurbed 10" Unbranded (best buy brand) Win 8, 32GB tablet for $45, then dropped another $55 for the keyboard. It's nice to pack on the motorcycle, but the thing is painfully slow. The keyboard is just undersized enough to prevent you from being able to type normally. Is the keyboard on the old Surface full size? |
| knave:
It is close to full size perhaps 90% I don't have any issue typing on it...But I suck at typing anyway... Image attached |
| UEDan:
Been looking at these at work. I have a Surface 3 right in front of me that I've been testing. I don't like them. Too gimmicky for me to be honest. Glad you like yours though! I am excited for the 2 Surface Books I just ordered though! |
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