Microsoft's Surface

[purpleberry]

A new Surface Pro is being launched now. Press release should be out in a few hours.

 

[percivale]

Here you go.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-pro/tech-specs

 

[Dr.Vijay]

Singapore isn't in the first launch wave.

Global rollout in June 15.

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[Dr.Vijay]

Fyi.

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...s-most-versatile-and-capable-surface-pro-ever

Singapore isn't in the first launch wave.

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[omelet]

Fyi.

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech...s-most-versatile-and-capable-surface-pro-ever

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Read there is LTE model coming later this year? Will SG get this?

 

[purpleberry]

I'll wait for detailed reviews before I decide. If it's 13.5 hours with video or youtube as claimed, it would mean 15-18hrs of office usage which is great.

 

[purpleberry]

Looking at the specs again, it's quite disappointing I must say. It is fine if it's launched 1 year ago after Surface Pro 4. But after almost 2 years, I expect more. Feels like the engineering team is getting lazy.

 

[evq]

I'll wait for detailed reviews before I decide. If it's 13.5 hours with video or youtube as claimed, it would mean 15-18hrs of office usage which is great.

Claimed 13.5hr, I would give it a 20% discount, maybe 10hr.

As for the improvements;
- Instant startup is a gd enough improvement for me.
- LTE, love to have it.
- No fan on i5 models, another gd point.
- Double pressure points on the Pen (more than 4k), gd to have if u draw.
- Slightly thinner, not much for me.
- 7th gen CPU, not necessary a must to make me wanna upgrade. I m using SP4 i5 256 model now. Running off additional 2* Dell FHD monitors, total 3 monitors including my SP3. Occasionally find 8GB ram not enough.
- 50% more battery life (If it is real), this will be very handy.
- Support Dial, again more for those during graphics/drawing.

Anything else?

 

[chaddeus]

8GB not enough for me also. Blame it on CHrome.

Ideally, I would get an i5, 256GB Drive and 16GB RAM but of course that is not available.

- Charles

 

[evq]

8GB not enough for me also. Blame it on CHrome.

Ideally, I would get an i5, 256GB Drive and 16GB RAM but of course that is not available.

- Charles

I was looking for this combo spec when I was shopping for SP4 last year. The next level up is i7 liao, Too ex at that time. And prob with SP, cant upgrade ram, ssd etc, in fact, cant upgrade anything. Next time battery life gone, duno how to replace also.

 

[reny]

I'm looking for a "tablet" with full OS, so narrowing down to surface 3 because of the size. Is it still worth getting the 10 inch surface 3?

 

[evq]

I'm looking for a "tablet" with full OS, so narrowing down to surface 3 because of the size. Is it still worth getting the 10 inch surface 3?

SP4 is my first Surface device. Read a lot reviews, SP4 is the version that Microsoft finally got it right. I not saying surface 3 is not worth getting. If u can get a brand new & it fits ur rquirements, go ahead. If 2nd hand, then i rather u get a new SP4 since it is on discount now.

U cant change the battery, hence getting a used unit may come with a batt with lousy life.

 

[purpleberry]

SP4 is my first Surface device. Read a lot reviews, SP4 is the version that Microsoft finally got it right. I not saying surface 3 is not worth getting. If u can get a brand new & it fits ur rquirements, go ahead. If 2nd hand, then i rather u get a new SP4 since it is on discount now.

U cant change the battery, hence getting a used unit may come with a batt with lousy life.

I have both. Actually it was Surface Pro 3 that got it right. SP4 is just lighter and faster. SP4 is also released with a much better keyboard. Before that Microsoft tried funny versions of Windows and the keyboard back then was terrible.

 

[evq]

I have both. Actually it was Surface Pro 3 that got it right. SP4 is just lighter and faster. SP4 is also released with a much better keyboard. Before that Microsoft tried funny versions of Windows and the keyboard back then was terrible.

oic. u have both, u can give better advice to him.

 

[reny]

I have both. Actually it was Surface Pro 3 that got it right. SP4 is just lighter and faster. SP4 is also released with a much better keyboard. Before that Microsoft tried funny versions of Windows and the keyboard back then was terrible.

Pro is not the one with 10 inch right? I'm looking at smaller one for mobility. Is the non-pro surface 3 good enough for normal video streaming? Cos my work requires that on a full OS.

 

[purpleberry]

Pro is not the one with 10 inch right? I'm looking at smaller one for mobility. Is the non-pro surface 3 good enough for normal video streaming? Cos my work requires that on a full OS.

Surface 3 is sufficient for video streaming but you can get good deals for the more powerful Pro 3 version in the market. Just don't go for the i7 version.

 

[addictzz]

Is this thread open for discussions of ALL surface devices? I am considering between Surface Pro & Surface Laptop. Checking spec-wise, Surface Pro seems to be better especially with this year's iteration. The only bad thing is I have to pay extra for the detachable keyboard. I am thinking of getting a wireless mechanical 60% keyboard instead of Surface keyboard. The only thing Surface Laptop wins from Pro is that it has better laptop experience & durability.

Any suggestion? BTW I am starting to be interested with Surface after browsing thru ultrabooks and Macbooks. Surface seems to be a good Macbook replacement. I like retina Macbook but the spec is really offputting compared to its price.

My usage won't be anything heavy. Normal browsing/music listening/video watching, Excel, programming, graphic design (Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop or alternative), music creation, and some light video editing.

 

[Apparatus]

Re

I have both. Actually it was Surface Pro 3 that got it right. SP4 is just lighter and faster. SP4 is also released with a much better keyboard. Before that Microsoft tried funny versions of Windows and the keyboard back then was terrible.

SP3's fan always turns on when you watch video or having a big firmware update or performs a full virus scan

SP4 don't suffer from this problem

 

[purpleberry]

Is this thread open for discussions of ALL surface devices? I am considering between Surface Pro & Surface Laptop. Checking spec-wise, Surface Pro seems to be better especially with this year's iteration. The only bad thing is I have to pay extra for the detachable keyboard. I am thinking of getting a wireless mechanical 60% keyboard instead of Surface keyboard. The only thing Surface Laptop wins from Pro is that it has better laptop experience & durability.

Any suggestion? BTW I am starting to be interested with Surface after browsing thru ultrabooks and Macbooks. Surface seems to be a good Macbook replacement. I like retina Macbook but the spec is really offputting compared to its price.

My usage won't be anything heavy. Normal browsing/music listening/video watching, Excel, programming, graphic design (Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop or alternative), music creation, and some light video editing.

I am using a bluetooth keyboard which works fine. The detachable keyboard can be a mixed blessing as sometimes you like to browse or read a book in tablet mode. If you do lots of photo and video editing, perhaps you can look into Surface Book instead.

SP3's fan always turns on when you watch video or having a big firmware update or performs a full virus scan

SP4 don't suffer from this problem

This one no choice. Intel processor at that time was quite hot. Before SP3, I used a Vaio Z which ran like a jet engine.

 

[harky]

Will it suit for (Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop or alternative), music creation, and some light video editing.?