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post Jul 15 2013, 09:50 PM

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QUOTE(g5sim @ Jul 15 2013, 03:35 PM)
Microsoft Malaysia slashes the cheapest Surface RT to RM1099 today.

http://www.lowyat.net/2013/07/15/10591/mic...rts-at-rm-1099/
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Great news, now it offers better price tag to users who need laptop and tablet at the time.
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post Jul 16 2013, 12:52 PM

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QUOTE(imin @ Jul 16 2013, 09:38 AM)
I think one of the reason surface RT 'flop' in sells is because many people doesn't consider it as a laptop replacement since it can't run normal x86 programs

oh why can't microsoft just release something like windows 8 lite instead of this RT?

many linux distros has a 'cd version' which can run totally on cd.. and if you need extras, need to install it on hard disk and add the extras later.. but everything will work fine...
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Yea, this is the only downside for RT imo.
While Pro version can install 3rd party apps/software because it uses win8.
There's some new release of win8 based tablets from other brand like acer iinm, since the computex 2013.

There's an interesting review which somehow make me feel RT is still reasonable to get:
http://myitforum.com/myitforumwp/2013/02/2...est-comparison/
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post Jul 19 2013, 12:18 PM

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Recently a few of bulk orders regarding RT since the price drop.
Any trusted seller from garage sale is recommended? Some seller still need like 3 weeks to get the item from supplier after payment, which are quite awful slow imo.
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post Jul 20 2013, 12:08 PM

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QUOTE(Mr.Docter @ Jul 20 2013, 11:52 AM)
The bulk are not because of the price drop. Its due to an official Microsoft offer to academic institutes which they able to process the order if the bulk is more than 500 pcs. Microsoft is currently clearing out almost 6 millions pcs of RT stock from their inventory as this stagnation cost them almost USD $1.6 billions loss.

Any seller will do IF they can provide you the copy of official offer to their respective institutes. And yes, unfortunately ETA is quite late. Probably in the middle of August.
p/s : The real price is RM 600+, so make sure the seller (middleman) so suck your blood too much laugh.gif
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I see. There's one that selling at RM900, quite sucking blood lol. At first everyone thought he just get from supplier directly, in the end he also bulk orders.

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QUOTE(Dominus91 @ Jul 24 2013, 11:19 PM)
yea.. im waiting too.. checked out lotsa reviews and testout from many websites, all negative feedback...... cry.gif  cry.gif  cry.gif
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Here's a positive review regarding RT: http://myitforum.com/myitforumwp/2013/02/2...est-comparison/.
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post Jul 29 2013, 06:50 PM

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There's actually some nice apps on RT too, just need time to see more incoming smile.gif .
http://techblog.tv/top-windows-rt-apps-lis...surface-owners/
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QUOTE(Silverfire @ Jul 29 2013, 07:12 PM)
So no media player that actually works well? sad.gif Guess we will have to wait for VLC.
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Hmm I'm not sure about which current video apps work well, since I don't have a chance to grab on hands yet sweat.gif .
How about the music player? Is it working well when multitasking like browsing internet and listening to music at the same time,.
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QUOTE(Silverfire @ Jul 29 2013, 07:25 PM)
The Metro Music app works fine biggrin.gif I'm still looking for a OK mkv player now with the RT. The current one I'm using is kinda laggy and others are paid. Maybe will try them out and give you guys some feedback. By the way, the RM1140 deal is extremely good biggrin.gif

IPMart is not very famous but they are trusted. And the Touch Keyboard is easy to wash, I poured some dish washer and brushed it. Its good as new now laugh.gif
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Thats good news for music lovers thumbup.gif .
Im looking forward more on mp4 format compatibility video player, since most anime source i found are moving from rmvb to mp4 now. Hmm if the paid version isn't expensive i will consider also.

Yea the deal is quite tempting, is it ready stock? But, I'm still lacking a few hundred bucks for it sweat.gif .
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QUOTE(Silverfire @ Jul 29 2013, 07:48 PM)
Yes its ready stock! All the animes/videos I'm watching are still mkv format so I really need a good mkv player laugh.gif
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Will be working out money for it drool.gif .
Currently waiting news from a bulk for cheap RT, dunno when it will be ready since the TS still finding people. He said need at least 50ppl blink.gif .

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QUOTE(Silverfire @ Jul 29 2013, 07:55 PM)
Alright, I just downloaded mobile.HD Media Player(USD3.49). It plays 720p anime fine with the option to choose audio track # and option to load/add subtitle in SRT format. Will try 1080p movies now biggrin.gif

Well to be honest RM1140 is really a great deal already, the feel of holding it in the hands is absolutely enjoyable nod.gif

Edit: Tested the app with 1080p video, runs fine too but adding subtitle is not working, may be buggy still.
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Great thumbup.gif , 720p is more than enough since the screen isn't big laugh.gif .
Try some other video formats like mp4, avi or rmvb to see if they work properly or not tongue.gif .
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QUOTE(noorimanyosh @ Jul 31 2013, 05:05 AM)
sos kicap link please

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maybe i buy from ebay....cheaper also... rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif
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Cheapest i found so far from lelong for sp, rm20 whistling.gif
http://www.lelong.com.my/microsoft-surface...7-01-Sale-I.htm

Leather case + sp = rm63.50
http://www.lelong.com.my/leather-case-micr...7-01-Sale-I.htm

you can compare this to ipmart to see which one better quality/cheaper, im newbie to sp durability thou unsure.gif .
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QUOTE(derravile @ Jul 31 2013, 07:30 PM)
RM618 for RT is cheap
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Another bulk on collecting ppl, not sure when the bulk will be ready to go: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2880665 .
Also not sure how much ppl will stay for the deal once all info revealed by him unsure.gif

Edit: The bulk order will start after Raya, just saw the updates from bulk TS.

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QUOTE(derravile @ Jul 31 2013, 08:01 PM)
haha abit suspicious since not much info bout him, shall wait for positive reviews!
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Hmm not sure the procedure for ordering from him, because some info is bit confusing to me.
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-for COD nid pay rm50 deposit 1st
-for postage nid full payment
Looks like stock available instead of bulk that collecting money from ppl first rclxub.gif .
Well, will wait after raya and see how first.
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QUOTE(Xirality @ Aug 1 2013, 08:03 PM)
wow I'm impressed  notworthy.gif  I need at least 15" screen size to work properly. Else will be small.
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u can always magnify them by like other tablets tongue.gif .
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QUOTE(Silverfire @ Aug 2 2013, 01:03 PM)
IPMart adjusted their pricing for Surface Pro and RT again, weird thing is Pro 128gb is cheaper than Pro 64gb laugh.gif
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Horrible editor on the pricing =.=, the RT now back to RM1146, dunno include touch covers or not...
Maybe wait for a typo of RM1XX then fast do payment and grab one lol laugh.gif .
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QUOTE(Silverfire @ Aug 3 2013, 09:12 AM)
A lot less games but for Microsoft Office work, movie+messaging multitasking. Its excellent biggrin.gif Not to mention portability with micro hdmi output.

A short video I recorded:
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

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Nice, i like the way that apps being minimized & multi-task very much drool.gif .
I think i heard a keyboard sound "tomp" laugh.gif .
The BookHD very cool also, turn background and words inverted color for easier reading in the dark. BookHD is the app opening pdf file or through internet?
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QUOTE(pristine @ Aug 3 2013, 12:31 PM)
True i suppose.  laugh.gif
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Get a portable HDD that cost around RM23X 1TB brows.gif , sure imba storage available laugh.gif .

Edit: btw, did anyone tried usb splitter to see if it works on at least 2 device plugin for RT?

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QUOTE(Mr.Docter @ Aug 4 2013, 06:24 AM)
Somehow I do agree with this idea.

Default storage + SkyDrive still insufficient? laugh.gif
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Maybe just enough with skydrive if isn't put much media files laugh.gif . But skydrive need to be connected with wifi first right?
Then if went to place without wifi, SD card shines flex.gif
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QUOTE(amaze01 @ Aug 4 2013, 09:30 PM)
surface pro expected to drop RM300
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When o.o? Any link for reference?
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QUOTE(evanttc @ Aug 4 2013, 11:20 PM)
Guess not so soon for Malaysia blush.gif , only several countries benefit first.

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