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Old 05-14-2015, 12:37 PM   #31
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Agree. I did a little Googling on Surface & Windows 10. Basically, there have been issues as one would expect with beta versions of W10, need for certain drivers, etc. But users of both the Surface Pro 3 & Surface posted articles on their experience and note that W10 is an improvement on 8.1 (perhaps the bar could be set higher than that ;-)

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

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Old 05-25-2015, 07:32 AM   #32
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Any updates on use of Microsoft Surface?

My netbook has crashed and I am hoping to replace it with a Surface or other such type. Any suggestions?
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Old 05-25-2015, 08:14 PM   #33
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My netbook has crashed and I am hoping to replace it with a Surface or other such type. Any suggestions?
The Surface is an amazing tablet without question, it has more than enough horsepower installed to take care of anyone's needs., Ted could tell you how long the battery lasts on the device. You only have the option of a 10" or a 12" screen, and that is something that is subjective, you might want a bigger screen.

There are a lot of options out there at different price points, if your not gaming or video editing with the device, you can go with a cheaper option. Im guessing you need a Windows device. How big of a screen do you want?
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My netbook has crashed and I am hoping to replace it with a Surface or other such type. Any suggestions?
Mike,

No other comments about my Surface Pro 3 aside from the ones above from earlier this month. The screen is big, lots of power for RDSS. The smaller, newer Surface 3 (10 inch screen) will likely also work for you, but I think Buzz might be getting that so I'll let him chime in if so. I think a few other folks were looking at it as well, not sure.

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Old 05-25-2015, 10:48 PM   #35
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I have been "testing" the Surface and the Surface Pro 3. In addition, there is are a few HP models that are supposed to be Surface Pro challengers and I have expanded my look at those models as well. My only concern about the new Surface are some reviews I have read about it heating up and locking up. It uses a new Atom processor that is low voltage so it is fanless and ventless. I am always leery about new technology. Plus the Pro 3 is pretty amazing and keeps me coming back.

So I have not taken the plunge yet. Plan to do so very soon though.
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Old 05-26-2015, 06:22 AM   #36
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Thanks for your feedback. I have another computer for business, so this is primarily for using RDSS. I have been looking on line and it appears that the Dell Venue 11 4th Generation may fill the need at a price significantly lower than the Surface.
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Thanks for your feedback. I have another computer for business, so this is primarily for using RDSS. I have been looking on line and it appears that the Dell Venue 11 4th Generation may fill the need at a price significantly lower than the Surface.
If you just need it for RDSS than i agree, buy something inexpensive. I do recommend reading a bunch of user reviews on the device before purchasing, it seems everything out there has it's quirks.

I picked up the Asus Vivotab 8 for $179 for the handful of times that i go to the track, i just wanted something portable that can run RDSS. It works great and i have no complaints, and RDSS runs great on it just like it does on my desktop, except much much smaller.

Good luck with that.
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Old 05-26-2015, 08:25 PM   #38
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Asus Vivotab 8 Tablet

Hoof1,

Do you know if you can run the older Dos Sartin Programs
on this Tablet?

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Hoof1,

Do you know if you can run the older Dos Sartin Programs
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I have no experience with DOS programs, but according to Ted in the other thread, it is possible through Windows 8.X and the upcoming Windows 10. The Asus Vivotab comes with Windows 8.1 with a free future upgrade of Windows 10.

You should be good to go with any tablet running Windows 8.X or higher.
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Old 05-27-2015, 12:03 PM   #40
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I just got this promotion from Microsoft today, unfortunately it is for Canadian residents only. $350 off the Surface Pro 3, today only.

http://e.microsoft.com/ViewInBrowser....z.K0.-.nWbMS5
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