Microsoft Surface

[attapKia]

and now we have Surface 2 with LTE.

Surface 2 LTE finally adds 4G to Windows tablet - SlashGear

 

[davidquah]

my extra set still available.
will post a thread in sales forum soon

 

[E_T]

Surface 2 is ARM-based so can't run Oracle Java7 or normal windows software unless the developers port their software.

JavaScript on the other hand is built into IE11 & is very fast. So it depends on whether the developers can port things to html5/JavaScript.

 

[whiteflag]

can surface pro 2 load java platform?

 

[otaku7]

can surface pro 2 load java platform?

yes. pro models are basically your windows laptop/ultrabook/pc.

 

[enriqueyang]

Nokia Lumia 2520 10-inch tablet unveiled with Windows RT and LTE for $499


not sure about spec comparison with the surface 2 lte version, but heres the alternative

 

[phileas]

ya, this is killing point,
makes RT worse off than other atom based tablets like Dell venue 8.

by the way, Msft released a 4G AT&T version surface 2,
with mobile data is more useful

 

[enriqueyang]

not sure about specs comparison, but surface 2 might not able to make phone call =p

 

[bedlamite]

SP1s have been officially taken off the Singaporean market, I was Funan this afternoon browsing for one and it looks the SP1s are gone in order to make way for the 2. Looks like the only way to get one here is to buy online.

I was looking at upgrading from a S1 to a 2, but really, I'd just be a glutton for punishment doing so. Win8 works great on a tablet form factor, I love the build quality of the 1 (which has carried over to the S2) and the S2's finally got a decent CPU to power it (Tegra 3 is a shyte outdated CPU that should have never been anywhere near the Surface), but it's the woeful state of the app store that has me looking at the Pro, not the S2. I don't think it's hyperbole to declare that the Win8 app store is stillborn, I've had the tablet for a year and we're still waiting for a decent media player app. Mobile HD gets me by but subtitle support is spotty, and I hear complaints about MKV playback all the time. That we only have ONE decent media player app after all this time is shocking, simply shocking. VLC just came out after like, forever, but it's for x86 machines, which can run the desktop version of VLC anyway. One year just to code a friggin Metro frontend, screw those guys.

In any case it's a Pro for me. I'd have to be a stupidly hopeless fanboy to still suffer the barren emptiness that is the app store on a RT tablet. I'm not looking at the SP2 as I don't think it's worth the price jump from a 1. Dual-position kickstand and longer battery life are nice, but uh not for 500 bucks more.

 

[attapKia]

this was the guy i read on xda on his 1tb mod.
Surface Pro 1TB [Mod] - xda-developers

Absolute pain. Literally the most difficult mod to a consumer electronic I have ever done. That said, the second time around is MUCH easier and less stressful. It took about 2.5hrs to get the screen off and then various bits of time over the next week trying to find proper tools/consumables to complete it. Despite all that, I highly recommend the mod as it has made my surface much more useful to me.

A couple tips:
Use a hair dryer on high instead of a heatgun around the screen edges. The helps prevent overheating/damage/melting plastic
You will need about 30-40 guitar picks. I chose light and medium grade
Heat the bottom of the screen last and run a plastic spudger along the entire bottom edge while heating. Put slight pressure in the direction of separation and let the heat do the work. It will move along when it's ready. Do not separate the bottom more than about 2-4mm apart
Use a very thin metal spudger along with a flashlight to locate the two ribbon cables at the bottom, insert the spudger, and slide across the bottom beneath the ribbon to separate the ribbon without tearing it off the display. THEN insert the picks. If it separated from the display, you will lose touch sensitivity in the display and need a new one. Be very careful
Make sure you have Torx T2-T5 and enough screw containers to separate all the different screws
Use the linux "dd" command line utility to clone the drive. Yes, it takes longer but it avoids much hassle later on. Just do it. It works
Make sure you disconnect the power ribbon cable when you remove the LCD screen so you aren't operating on a powered unit
The T2 screws along the inside bottom edge have loctite on them and strip easily. Use a soldering iron set to low heat to heat them slightly before removing. This loosens the loctite
Remove all the old adhesive from the edges. Use 3m 9495LE tape to reseal it. It's cleaner. Find it here: Invalid Request
Make sure you cover edges with tape sufficiently
When you reattach the power ribbon cable, press it down firmly and flat on to the board/backside. If there is any "hump" left in it, it will distort the area of the screen above it. Tolerances are very low here

basically he used the ifixit tear down guide too.

 

[airboyhansen]

any idea when will the surface pro 2 released in sg ?

 

[htngwilliam]

Maybe real soon considering pro 1 is almost out of stock. The $818 promo definitely work wonders

 

[airboyhansen]

Maybe real soon considering pro 1 is almost out of stock. The $818 promo definitely work wonders

I called in a few time and ask they say will restocked by end of this month because of high demand in sg and usa , but when i ask Microsoft Singapore they say they are not bringing in the surface pro anymore so dont know which is true , really hope it restocked by end of this month !!

 

[enriqueyang]

818 promo is from where? i thought harvey norman one is 918, but not sure got keyboard combo or not


the 818 promo got bundle with keyboard?

 

[airboyhansen]

818 promo is from where? i thought harvey norman one is 918, but not sure got keyboard combo or not


the 818 promo got bundle with keyboard?

Buy Surface Pro

 

[enriqueyang]

i was trying to search ms sg store, didnt have this at first sia...

 

[htngwilliam]

Sold out at Microsoft store

 

[airboyhansen]

i was trying to search ms sg store, didnt have this at first sia...

must type at search bar surface pro then it will pop up and for those student aiming for the student price dont , go for the 818 with free touch keyboard ,

 

[enriqueyang]

its sold out


but the surface 2 offer is damn good

Surface Offer Terms
Offer valid with the purchase of a Surface 2 or Surface Pro 2 (“qualifying Surface”) in Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 launched markets, excluding China and Thailand. Includes a twelve month Skype’s “Unlimited World” subscription, unlimited Skype WiFi on your qualifying Surface and other great features of Skype Premium. Offer code must be redeemed within 90 days from original purchase, and no later than December 31, 2014. You must keep your dated qualifying Surface receipt as proof of purchase until you redeem the offer; a copy may be requested by Skype to confirm eligibility. Skype account required. To redeem, enter the voucher code. Subscriptions may only be redeemed in connection with one Skype account and may not be transferred or sold. Subscriptions commence on the redemption date. Skype reserves the right to deny and/or disregard any offer request deemed in Skype’s sole discretion to be false, fraudulent, or ineligible. Terms can change without notice at any time. No cash redemption, except where required by law. Offer subject to availability. Skype reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time. No emergency calls can be made using Skype. Skype is not a telephone replacement service. Skype’s Terms of Use apply.

“Unlimited World” subscription includes calls to both landlines and mobiles in Canada, China, Guam, Hong Kong SAR, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Thailand and United States; and calls to landlines in Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia(Jakarta), Republic of Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and Venezuela. Excludes special, premium and non-geographic numbers. A fair usage policy applies.

Unlimited Skype WiFi can only be accessed via Skype WiFi enabled hotspots on your qualifying Surface device only. You need to reconnect to Skype WiFi once every 30 minutes to maintain your internet connection, although there is no limit on the number of times you can reconnect. Internet access is subject to the terms and conditions of the hotspot service provider. Skype WiFi on all other supported platforms (Windows desktop, Windows 8.0, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS and Android) and devices is outside the scope of this offer and continues to incur a per-minute charge.


i travel alot between countries and this will save alot of cost for international calling

 

[kentgh]

I'm not looking at the SP2 as I don't think it's worth the price jump from a 1. Dual-position kickstand and longer battery life are nice, but uh not for 500 bucks more.

That's the same reason that I bought the SP1 2 weeks ago rather than waiting for SP2. Now enjoying my SP1