MS will replace it for $500So my cat knocked my surface off my desk and this happened.
It still powers on but I'm boned right? The cracks keep spreading with each touch
Thanks!! I love swapping between desktop and laptop and tablet form factors. I use my PC just like I use my Nintendo Switch!dock, that is a beautiful setup. great to hear your positive impressions. i am wondering if the reduced battery life is a real concern or not but the product seems like it doesn't have too many impressions
Yeah the good parts of reviews are basically "It's a really nice design." Everything else (app compatibility, battery life, speed, all relative to the $1,000 price tag) are fairly negative. I see no real reason someone would buy this over a SP7 or iPad Pro.Looks like the Pro X is getting slammed in reviews.
I wish MS would get their shit together when it comes to ARM. If you are going to go in on ARM and this is their second attempt, you can't come in half assed. Looks like that the case once again. Win32 runs like crap I guess and an iPad Pro still has better benchmarks.
Heck, even Microsoft's own app storedoesn't properly filter out incompatible apps when you visit it from this computer. You can (and I did!) buy apps in the Microsoft Store and only find out after the fact that they're incompatible. Microsoft promises that it will fix this issue, but for now consumers are left to their own devices to figure it out.
Until MS decides to go all in on ARM, it will never happen.it feels essentially that Windows is fundamentally unsuited to tablet use.
MS made an official dock for the first and 2nd gen surface Pro's if that's what you are using.Can I get some advice from dock owners? I have the first Surface Laptop and I'm very happy with it, but it only has one USB port. For most things, I can just use a cheap little Anker USB hub, but I tried recently to record video off a USB webcam and record audio from an audio interface (UMC404HD) and the video stuttered. It was fine when hooked up directly. I know I probably need a better hub, and so I'm interested in the dock. Does anyone have experience using it with such devices? Or should I just borrow my boyfriend's laptop when needed?
This is still my work setup! Been using it all year like this and I love it. I wonder how the Surface Pro X will be with external monitors, etc.
It feels essentially that Windows is fundamentally unsuited to tablet use.
Right, I know about the official docks. Currently I'm using a cheap hub from Amazon. I'm wondering if the official docks would be able to manage video and audio devices over USB without stuttering. Sorry if that wasn't clear.MS made an official dock for the first and 2nd gen surface Pro's if that's what you are using.
You're probably running into various issues with USB with both power and bandwidth! Is the dock powered and USB 3? Are your cables okay? I have the official dock but I don't know how much it helps, as my Surface chugs plenty when I throw lots at it.Can I get some advice from dock owners? I have the first Surface Laptop and I'm very happy with it, but it only has one USB port. For most things, I can just use a cheap little Anker USB hub, but I tried recently to record video off a USB webcam and record audio from an audio interface (UMC404HD) and the video stuttered. It was fine when hooked up directly. I know I probably need a better hub, and so I'm interested in the dock. Does anyone have experience using it with such devices? Or should I just borrow my boyfriend's laptop when needed?
You're right, but there's much more to a Touchscreen than working as a tablet. The sole reason I use the surface is for pen support. I'm also fond of the way I can remove the keyboard when using it on a desktop.it feels essentially that Windows is fundamentally unsuited to tablet use.
That's what I expected. The hub I was using is not externally powered, though it is USB3. Cables all work when plugged directly into the laptop. It wasn't so much a processing issue on the laptop's end, at least not that I can tell, since the programs (OBS and Reaper) were running just fine; it really seemed like the hub just wasn't able to transmit the data from the two devices simultaneously. Just wanted to see if others had tested the dock in a similar use case before I drop $150 on it.You're probably running into various issues with USB with both power and bandwidth! Is the dock powered and USB 3? Are your cables okay? I have the official dock but I don't know how much it helps, as my Surface chugs plenty when I throw lots at it.
That's what I expected. The hub I was using is not externally powered, though it is USB3. Cables all work when plugged directly into the laptop. It wasn't so much a processing issue on the laptop's end, at least not that I can tell, since the programs (OBS and Reaper) were running just fine; it really seemed like the hub just wasn't able to transmit the data from the two devices simultaneously. Just wanted to see if others had tested the dock in a similar use case before I drop $150 on it.
2019's Surfaces are a mix of dusty refreshes and awkward experimental hardware. the surface pro 7 looks like a solid update, but I worry about Microsoft losing interest in the x86 Surfaces.Man, all three new computers MS released this year have been disappointing. The Surface Laptop 3 is a budget laptop at a premium price, the Surface Pro 7 is a dated looking spec refresh with lesser battery life, and the X is a toy that is relatively as capable as a $200 Chromebook.
Hoping the Neo and Duo are good next year.
The Neo and Duo will be the same technology as the X, so temper your expectations!
Oh! I had no idea that the Neo was Intel. Good to know.The Surface Pro X is only a joke because of the ARM processor combined with a lack of software support for ARM. The Duo is going to run Android which completely eliminates the issue and the Neo is using an Intel processor.
The i7 models are always battery hungry! Nice to have the power though. How is gaming onMy Pro 7 (i7 G7) performs quite nicely, although I've definitely noticed the so-so battery life. My biggest struggle was finding a type cover to match the black model, eventually I went with black too which looks OK.
Seeing some gaming footage of the Surface Pro 7 has me nicely jealous, but I don't plan to replace my SP6 for quite a while.
The i7 models are always battery hungry! Nice to have the power though. How is gaming on
Wow, that's a lot of RAM! Which material/colour did you get? The Surface laptop 3 is really nice.last week i ordered a surface laptop 3 cause they finally had the ADM with 32GB of ram available and listed on the site. Also they were, and still are running 300 bucks off surface products.
I love it. i love how light it is, the keyboard is good, typing with it now. Really happy with it.
I got the black. And yea it's really nice.Wow, that's a lot of RAM! Which material/colour did you get? The Surface laptop 3 is really nice.
Currently on SP4, thinking should I buy a Surface Book 2 or hold out for the Surface Book 3. What do you think guys?
I'm in the exact same spot as you, and I'm waiting for the next Surface Book. I can't justify buying the current version when I feel like we're so close to a refresh.Currently on SP4, thinking should I buy a Surface Book 2 or hold out for the Surface Book 3. What do you think guys?
Currently on SP4, thinking should I buy a Surface Book 2 or hold out for the Surface Book 3. What do you think guys?
I thought we were getting a refresh at the end of 2019 but it didn't happen. Thanks for the advice. I'm gonna hold out till the new design which should happen by the end of the year.
Not the Book, that's middle of the yearThanks for the update. Normally they announce new devices towards the end of the year don't they?
Also price cuts on SB2s likely.Yeah SB3 rumors are hot right now. So I'd definitely wait as a new device has to be incoming ASAP.
The XPS 13 now has a 16:10 screen I think. Also buy the machine where you can change the battery if you need to.So I'm thinking about a surface laptop 3. I need a windows machine for work. It's kind of between the XPS 13 and laptop 3 but the laptop 3 is 300 bucks cheaper right now for the same specs. I also like the taller aspect ratio on the surface laptop 3. Any major issues or anything with this laptop before I pull the trigger.
So I'm thinking about a surface laptop 3. I need a windows machine for work. It's kind of between the XPS 13 and laptop 3 but the laptop 3 is 300 bucks cheaper right now for the same specs. I also like the taller aspect ratio on the surface laptop 3. Any major issues or anything with this laptop before I pull the trigger.
Definitely hold out for the SB3!Currently on SP4, thinking should I buy a Surface Book 2 or hold out for the Surface Book 3. What do you think guys?