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    Surface pro 3/4

    Anyone have this beast ? i have an iPad but would like to do some work from bed from time to time (with visual studio). It's pricey though and have a 17" laptop already , so thinking if I really need it

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    I've got an Alienware for when I need a desktop replacement, but for commuting and running Visual Studio, Sql Server, Photoshop etc it's more than powerful enough

    It's great, the battery life is good, and it's so lightweight I can use it anywhere, I wouldn't be without it, it's the best product they've launched for years

    I wouldn't bother with an i7 though, get an i5, and spend the money on a bigger SSD, and budget for having a surface keyboard as well
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      #3
      Originally posted by diseasex View Post
      Anyone have this beast ? i have an iPad but would like to do some work from bed from time to time (with visual studio). It's pricey though and have a 17" laptop already , so thinking if I really need it
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        #4
        Waiting for the surface book.

        Annoys me to no end that there is no ETA for the UK market.
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          #5
          If it's only for the occasional work from bed, why not use RDP on the iPad to connect to your Desktop/laptop running VS?

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            #6
            One handed working from bed?


            well someone had to ask!
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              #7
              What major differences are there between SP3 and SP4? Both come with i5/i7 options and the headline specs seem similar, the new SP3 come with W10 installed and are cheaper.

              Is using one of these as a desktop replacement as simple as buying a USB hub (for keyboard+mouse) and HDMI cable?
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                #8
                Originally posted by sal View Post
                If it's only for the occasional work from bed, why not use RDP on the iPad to connect to your Desktop/laptop running VS?
                interesting. haven't thought of that. my desktop is powerful enough to find alien life, why not connect with RDP to it?
                ill test today (with 1 hand!)

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post
                    Theres no real life... theres AFK

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