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ajay67
post Apr 23 2016, 09:59 AM

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hv u guys upgraded to windows 10? i am reluctant to upgrade my S3. i did upgrade mths ago when it first appeared but returned back to win8 after having some issues. but i think i want to try again, hoping that after some time all issues shd be settled by now.
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post May 11 2016, 06:33 PM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ May 11 2016, 03:07 PM)
So far almost 2 months with the SP4 and I'm now very satisfied. Albeit the big hiccup at the start which required me to send in for a replacement and getting a refurbished, but at least it looks almost new.

Performance wise I feel still below my previous rMBP 13" 2015, but only just. But the portability and functionality is a major plus. Tablet mode still sorely lacking in the apps department, but I got this solely as a laptop/desktop replacement.

Especially stoked bringing it on my overseas trip and being able to play around with Photoshop/Lightroom after a day's worth of photo shooting. Also using the pen for masking/layering gives an even better sense of control, can't think of any other portable hybrid that pairs so well for avid photographers smile.gif

And light gaming e.g. Dota, FM2016 also performs well and smooth. A very well versatile all rounder.
If there is a feature I'd like them to add for the next SP5, it'll be a USB-C port which can be used for charging as well. It'll be nice to use normal powerbanks to charge otg.
And a magnetic rechargeable pen instead for convenience sake (though indication from news is pointing that this feature will be added in SP5)

Windows 10 as an OS has been improving, though I still prefer OSX for its simplicity and stability.
Especially a time when 150+ GB mysteriously got used up. That was a really fked up Win 10 system.
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donno about sp4 but I can charge my s3 with powerbank

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post May 12 2016, 12:36 PM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ May 12 2016, 10:14 AM)
S3 uses a proprietary magnetic USB cable that plugs into the power supply? SP4's magnetic cable is fixed to the power supply.
not propriety one. different design compared to SP4 maybe. it can charge other phones as well. i can use 2A powerbank to charge my S3.
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QUOTE(Kaka23 @ May 17 2016, 11:11 PM)
How fast it charges with powerbank?
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Not fast. My objective is not to complete charge, but to have backup power just in case. At least it holds charge while I'm doing work. A good 2A powerbank shd suffice
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post Jun 22 2016, 07:15 AM

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QUOTE(horray @ Jun 21 2016, 02:01 PM)
I chatted with Lazada. They confirmed the following:
- Official MS product and warranty (but only 6 months).
- Brand new unit

So, this is a real good deal.  rclxms.gif
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inclusive of pen & keybrd?
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post Jul 26 2016, 09:49 AM

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i always use chrome. easy to sync many devices
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post Aug 5 2016, 09:48 AM

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i notice my S3 battery drop faster when connecting type cover. is it normal? i left it connected overnight & battery level drop 50%
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QUOTE(JustcallmeLarry @ Sep 19 2016, 05:02 PM)
Ya lol. Been using Windows my whole life, so just more comfortable with it.

And where can I find a shop that sell surface pro 3 here? Bcs the weird thing I just check many online website like lazada and Harvey Norman and they only sell surface 3 and surface pro 4, I don't see them selling surface pro 3 anymore???how come
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the way i see it, even surface 3 (without pro) is more than enough for your needs. i am using one & pretty happy with what it can do - watch movies, ms office, internet, slide presentation etc on my biz trips. buy type cover or any keyboard, mouse & vga cable & u're good to go. my office laptop has become my desktop now. that's if u still want windows.

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post Sep 23 2016, 10:19 AM

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QUOTE(JustcallmeLarry @ Sep 21 2016, 11:31 AM)
Thanks for replying. But this model don't have any graphic card? Will this be an issue?
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for those things u intend to do, it won't be. integrated graphic card is more than enough

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QUOTE(jack208 @ Jul 15 2017, 05:48 PM)
Oh wait. it seems mrl is correct. Surface 3 does run full Windows 8.1. I always thought it's an upgrade of Surface 2 running WinRT.

https://www.engadget.com/2015/03/31/microsoft-surface-3/

Seems strange then for MS to roll out both Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3 if both can do full Windows.
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i am using surface 3 which originally came with win8. been using win10 (free upgrade) with no issue. i wouldnt buy it in the first place if its winRT smile.gif

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post Nov 15 2019, 11:58 AM

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my surface 3 cannot be charged anymore. i think the charging port is loose inside. when i ask around, the price to repair is too expensive. anyone has experience repairing? any other way to charge it through usb3 (magnetic port) or display port or something?
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QUOTE(zack9999 @ Nov 15 2019, 02:12 PM)
Learn my lesson the hard way when I bought HP Elite X2. Cannot be charged and because it is a compact computer everything is integrated and I have to change the motherboard which would cost me more than a new laptop (about RM3k plus). I bought the HP less than two years for RM5k. But the warranty had expired. Now, when I bought the new Surface Go I took the five years warranty. So sad, I cannot repair the HP just because the power charge was broken.
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yup.. lesson learnt indeed

 

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