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Surface Pro 3 replace your laptop?
How can a Surface Pro 3 replace a laptop?
Laptops have optical drives. Does a Surface Pro 3 have 1TB of storage to hold entire video and music collection + photos? Their is no SD Card reader (ok there is microSD). |
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How can a Surface Pro 3 replace a laptop?
Laptops have optical drives. Does a Surface Pro 3 have 1TB of storage to hold entire video and music collection + photos? Their is no SD Card reader (ok there is microSD). It doesn't have 1TB storage but then not everyone needs that much storage. And if they did they could use a NAS to store the large files on. For SD cards you could get a USB SD card reader. It might not be suitable to replace everyone's laptop but for many people it could be an ideal choice. |
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It's a similar configuration like ultrabooks. The only problem with S3 and all Surfaces when considering them as a laptop is that the covers to be used as a keyboard do not hold their position, so you cannot use them comfortably on your lap, with laptop you open the keyboard in a certain angle at it stays like that. S3 is gorgeous though, I could not resist and got one
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I got one too!
Specifically to replace my laptop (Samsung Series 5 13.3 ultrabook) and my tablet (Galaxy Tab 2 10.1), as wanted one device instead of switching between the two constantly, and I am in school 8hrs a day so needed a device with full Windows/Office functionality that would last that long. It's actually lighter than both my old laptop (Samsung Series 5 ultrabook) and tablet, which I have now sold. It's just like carrying around an A4 sized thin book. I store all of my work/student related files to the cloud, mostly on OneDrive, the rest on Google Docs. I don't have masses of large files or music so less physical storage not an issue for me. I can actually use it comfortably on my lap. It's a great device, no regrets.
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And because of a kick stand you can watch various videos hands free
BTW do you use the cover for typing when you have it on your lap? I found out I rarely need it at all, just as a screen protector when transporting the tablet.
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I do yeah, I love the keyboard - think i am still scratching the surface with this device (pardon the pun)!
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i can't see the need for a Surface Pro at all when for a similar price you can get a Macbook Air ???
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i can't see the need for a Surface Pro at all when for a similar price you can get a Macbook Air ???
Let's say screen resolution, 1440 x 900 vs. 2160 x 1440.
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The SP3 is for people who want the ability to switch between laptop and tablet, without losing any functionality. I wanted one device instead of a laptop AND a tablet. Full Windows OS, so the ability to install full desktop applications like Microsoft Office (essential to handle my 20,000 word dissertation). Plus the SP3 is gorgeous
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i can't see the need for a Surface Pro at all when for a similar price you can get a Macbook Air ???
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There are millions of us who need to run Windows applications at work.
Plus when you factor in a keyboard, it can get very expensive?? I believe its normally sold without the keyboard at around £639?? http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computi...26041-pdt.html I'm sure theyre nice pieces of kit, but at that price point you start heading into Apple territory! |
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Can't argue about the costs, it isn't cheap and it would be of course be better if the keyboard was included in the price - but student discounts of around £100 are available via the Microsoft UK store.
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i can't see the need for a Surface Pro at all when for a similar price you can get a Macbook Air ???
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Why would I want that?
Let's say screen resolution, 1440 x 900 vs. 2160 x 1440.
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i can't see the need for a Surface Pro at all when for a similar price you can get a Macbook Air ???
The Air's advantages are better battery life and easier to use on your lap with the keyboard. OSX can be considered an advantage or a disadvantage depending on your OS preference. There's lots of potential advantages over a MacBook Air. |
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Better screen resolution, touchscreen, pen input, can be used as a tablet or a laptop, thinner, lighter, greater choice of software than Mac, more compatible with most business networks, optional docking station makes it a desktop replacement.
The Air's advantages are better battery life and easier to use on your lap with the keyboard. OSX can be considered an advantage or a disadvantage depending on your OS preference. There's lots of potential advantages over a MacBook Air. One thing he didn't mention, and may not have known since MS don't appear to tell anyone, is that even with the Surface RT you can plug a MS X Box controller into the USB socket and use that to play games. |
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Let's say screen resolution, 1440 x 900 vs. 2160 x 1440.
