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MS Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, others announced. #returnoftheblack
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I love the look of the surface laptop and the internal upgrades should keep it competitive for a while.
But I have seen in this topic and a few others people chiming in on the importance of USB-C.
Just how prevalent is it expected to be moving forward? Currently I don't own anything that uses or needs USB-C and the only thing holding me off from buying a surface laptop are the concerns that it may be "outdated" soon due to lack of certain ports.
But I have seen in this topic and a few others people chiming in on the importance of USB-C.
Just how prevalent is it expected to be moving forward? Currently I don't own anything that uses or needs USB-C and the only thing holding me off from buying a surface laptop are the concerns that it may be "outdated" soon due to lack of certain ports.
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For many devices its probably about convenience for most people, but in a laptop a usbc / tb3 port can allow for external GPU usage which some people want.
Are surface/windows devices still trash at idle battery life?
I would actually consider something like the Surface Go because it matches the size I'm looking for, but in my experience, Windows 10 2 and 1s are terrible in handling idle bafteba drain. I can't stand picking up a dead tablet after a few days of not using it after it started at 50% abobe. You can can't get this basic thing right, you've failed as a tablet.
I would actually consider something like the Surface Go because it matches the size I'm looking for, but in my experience, Windows 10 2 and 1s are terrible in handling idle bafteba drain. I can't stand picking up a dead tablet after a few days of not using it after it started at 50% abobe. You can can't get this basic thing right, you've failed as a tablet.
There's technically different generations as they've reiterated them, but the current one works along all devices
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Pen
I guess we will see how long my late 2013 MBPr will last. Hopefully we at least get a significant spec bump with the Surface Book lineup next Fall.
I had the SP4 for a year. It was pretty shit. Driver, battery, and hibernation problems galore. Thing literally sleep drained the whole battery in 24 hours. I was able to fix all those problems but it was no easy task, and I think updates maybe fixed it but I never held my breath.
I did enjoy the concept of the SP and wish it was ironed out better, but I almost rarely used it as a tablet and avoided touching the screen.
In the end, I went back to apple for the amazing trackpad (and even Apple's shitty butterfly keyboard is better than the SP type-cover) and native bash.
This new iteration is interesting though, and quite affordable for the 128gb silver version ($640 on MS store right now).
I did enjoy the concept of the SP and wish it was ironed out better, but I almost rarely used it as a tablet and avoided touching the screen.
In the end, I went back to apple for the amazing trackpad (and even Apple's shitty butterfly keyboard is better than the SP type-cover) and native bash.
This new iteration is interesting though, and quite affordable for the 128gb silver version ($640 on MS store right now).
I don't think so. Windows tablet mode is all kinds of shit. And the app ecosystem is terrible
Love my Surface Pro 4. But the battery has died and it's out of warranty.
It works plugged in but I like to use it on the move.
I check at MS and they dont do repairs. I've also Googled and apparently it's near impossible to replace yourself. My only official option is to pay MS for a refurb, costing £333 lol.
Anyone know of a solution? Or am I best looking into a new device?
It works plugged in but I like to use it on the move.
I check at MS and they dont do repairs. I've also Googled and apparently it's near impossible to replace yourself. My only official option is to pay MS for a refurb, costing £333 lol.
Anyone know of a solution? Or am I best looking into a new device?
What do you use the device for, is the Surface GO an option?
Thanks both. I'll check out a Surface Go. I primarily use it for browsing and office programmes and no real gaming.
But then a part of me wants the new shiny thing!
My Surface Pro 6 has a fault on the screen!! Oh no!!
It developed a number of large green splodges in the bottom middle of the screen, and they're pretty bright and visible against any dark colours. I've just sent it back for repair! :( It's a real nuisance because it is my main PC. I'm back on my Surface Pro 4 now, and really hoping that I didn't forget to backup anything important.
In related news, I'm planning to set up a home desk setup in a couple of weeks when the replacement arrives. I've done some tests with the Surface Pro 6 with a 4k monitor and I've been pleasantly surprised with how well it copes. I'm doing mostly 2D illustration and game development in Unity/Blender. I'll report back!
I'm so glad I didn't sell my Surface Pro 4.
It developed a number of large green splodges in the bottom middle of the screen, and they're pretty bright and visible against any dark colours. I've just sent it back for repair! :( It's a real nuisance because it is my main PC. I'm back on my Surface Pro 4 now, and really hoping that I didn't forget to backup anything important.
In related news, I'm planning to set up a home desk setup in a couple of weeks when the replacement arrives. I've done some tests with the Surface Pro 6 with a 4k monitor and I've been pleasantly surprised with how well it copes. I'm doing mostly 2D illustration and game development in Unity/Blender. I'll report back!
I'm so glad I didn't sell my Surface Pro 4.