Curious to know about this too.

Do we have Viber, WhatApp, Line etc for IM and VoIP?

Skype sure have, I think.

Mr.Docter
Line http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/ap...A2-83D612C9BCE6
Viber http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/ap...38-db2d0bda3045

wah, a review, too soon for me actually, but a quick one may be possible, i hardly use the RT btw. Plan to trash it out in the coming weeks for a full review.


Surface RT

goods
Battery Life - 8 hours
lighter than Pro
as its arm architecture, RT will NEVER give you a blue screen
Connected standby- even when machine is on stanby, you still get latest updates / news feeds/mails upon wakinf it up
with 8.1 can join domain
free lync / outlook / word / excel / powerpoint /one note (savings of at least 600 bucks here)


bads
needs the original converter for vga - oem ones doesnt work
may be slower for multi tasking
unable to use x86 apps / relies on store apps

Surface PRO

goods
a complete replacement for laptop - its my work machine now discarded my lappy (lenovo X220T)
lovely screen resolution
able to use oem mini dp to vga converter to extend screen
runs all program from you usual desktops / lappies plus all in store

bads
Max 4 hours battery life
Heats up pretty fast
Gotta pay for ms office
Heavier
Connectivity off when hibernating/sleeping to preserve battery. means apps dont get updated

This post has been edited by mixologist84: Aug 1 2013, 04:35 PM

how do i upgrade my surface pro to win 8.1?

derravile
go to - Download 8.1 Preview
Make sure you haver a decent connection and plugged in to power source

Both my RT and Pro is still runing 8. but i installed in my workstation - took me almost whole night , at one point it rolled back to win 8 and i had to do the whole process again.
Anyways the word is, 8.1 RTM will be out really soon

This post has been edited by mixologist84: Aug 1 2013, 04:41 PM

I tot can use the mini HDMI to HDMI cable to connect to TV ? don need buy the expensive adapter

better wait for full release of win rt 8.1
preview once installed u cant roll back whn the full release is out

you're right, ive tested with micro hdmi to hdmi with RT . No problem, but the problem is when you want to connect to a vga e.g external monitors & projectors .

ic for vga we still to purchase the expensive adapter

thats what i believe after testing with many projectors, most monitors with vga can use the normal oem to extend for RT

Where can you get those cables for Pro? I found this IPMart but you still have to purchase the cable http://www.ipmart.com.my/main/product/Mini...php?prod=362306

And this forum link http://forums.wpcentral.com/surface-window...micro-hdmi.html says that the RT works with micro HDMI to HDMI cable.

This post has been edited by Silverfire: Aug 1 2013, 05:41 PM

1. cables for pro can get from Lowyat / Pudu / ebay (this is Mini DP to VGA) (20-30 bucks)

2. i think you misunderstood, we have no problem with micro hdmi to hdmi . the problem is micro hdmi to vga and specifically extending via projector

I got myself the VGA adaptor too since I do a fair bit of ppt presos over projectors

So you do all your work in that 10.1 screen size? Or you plug to external monitor?

hmm surface RT can only print with certain printers
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/com...mpatCenter/Home

most of the time just by the surface itself, hardly extend. Usually extend for prezzo or if watching movie

Most of the latest printer should work. Other old printers, most of them will not work.
Canon listed out their printer also. Not sure where is the page already...

wow I'm impressed I need at least 15" screen size to work properly. Else will be small.

u can always magnify them by like other tablets .

http://www.ipmart.com.my/main/product/Micr...php?prod=385651

they selling even more exp than retail price now. Wonder why.

Looks about right, it comes with touch keyboard