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post Dec 14 2015, 01:43 PM

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QUOTE(androidfans @ Dec 13 2015, 12:55 PM)
Office 365 preload, but not full version, the device alone rm 5799, keyboard rm 529, retail price
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I've a surface 3. Office 365 personal that came with the sirface allows me to add additional 9 months to my existing office 365 home edition when I activated it. It is a pretty good deal in my opinion
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post Dec 14 2015, 06:01 PM

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QUOTE(MacDaNife @ Dec 14 2015, 05:25 PM)
My Surface 3 after a week of behaving itself is back to Bluescreening. This has got to be the crappiest computer / operating system I've ever owned.
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Which OS are you on? 8.1 or 10?

I have tried both, and eventually went back to 8.1 as I find the tablet interface to be smoother. However, I have not encounter any problem. Perhaps you can share your issues and we can see if there is any help we can offer.
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post Dec 15 2015, 12:59 PM

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QUOTE(MacDaNife @ Dec 15 2015, 12:43 PM)
The Perils of the Early Adopter. You become the test pilot for Microsoft. Quite unacceptable and a sure sign of sloppy manufacturing processes. Microsoft used to argue that unlike Apple they have no control over Hardware and therefore have more software issues. This is however Microsoft hardware!

That much said, My previous Surface 3 was rock solid. But I dropped it and cracked the screen. The one they sent me as a replacement is the lemon.
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I guess that could be the hardware problem when they recycle defective units as replacements.

I think your initial statement was very misleading. This is a thread that helps people to find out about surface devices and to seek help from each other. Surface 3 doesn't have any problem for most people. smile.gif
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post Dec 15 2015, 06:16 PM

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QUOTE(MacDaNife @ Dec 15 2015, 02:03 PM)
Calm down fella. I've called them and scheduled a pick up.
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That's great. Keep us updated on your next unit. Hope you get a working device.

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post Dec 18 2015, 12:14 PM

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QUOTE(k3v1n @ Dec 17 2015, 11:39 AM)
guys....just got my surface 3...can i ask why it is take so long to update windows 10?? keep stuck on checking update not moving...and there is no app for it to auto update, need to manually download installer....=_= what a good device but stupid procedure...not as easy as android and ios..
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It would take a couple of days. However, you can Google for Windows 10 update download and manually install Windows 10. It is meant for network administrator.
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post Dec 18 2015, 12:17 PM

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QUOTE(jychow @ Dec 18 2015, 12:14 PM)
It would take a couple of days.  However, you can Google for Windows 10 update download and manually install Windows 10. It is meant for network administrator.
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By the way, you might want to explore surface 3 on Windows 8.1. I find it more suitable for tablet use.
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post Dec 21 2015, 01:27 PM

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QUOTE(K1d0 @ Dec 21 2015, 10:16 AM)
Pro price is quite high hmm.gif almost 1K more compare to S3 128gb.
Battery life is ok with me since most the time will use in office, able to charge it anytime. Btw, anything to check out when purchase surface 3? Currently found one 5 month old surface 3 for around 2.2k come with type cover and surface pens seems like quite a good deal, considering now what I see in lazada and 11 street is selling without type cover and pen for similar priceĀ  sweat.gif
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Sorry if my comment offended any seller.

New Surface 3 64GB with those items can be had for around the same price. Please check again on those sites. I think used units should be at below 2k.

Maybe 128GB will fetch better prices but not by much.

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post Dec 21 2015, 03:33 PM

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QUOTE(K1d0 @ Dec 21 2015, 02:10 PM)
Seems like due to weaken of malaysia currency, Surface 3 price is quite high now on official seller like harvey norman and Microsoft store. I checked both 64GB and 128GB, both priced at RM2.1k and Rm2.6k for new unit without type cover and pen  sweat.gif  sweat.gif
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U can find some decent deals in lazada. 11 street.
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post Dec 22 2015, 07:01 PM

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QUOTE(K1d0 @ Dec 21 2015, 08:52 PM)
Checked both, all price went up...without type cover around 2.4k+- while with type cover some even reach 3.2k+.
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Actually you need to look harder......

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post Dec 22 2015, 08:50 PM

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QUOTE(K1d0 @ Dec 22 2015, 07:30 PM)
Erm, thats 64GB..there is alot of 64GB with ok price, but I'm looking for 128GB  sad.gif
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Oh. 128 GB is definitely not worth it. For the price, it is better to get an entry level surface pro 3. 128GB surface 3 is priced too close to a pro 3.
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post Jan 11 2016, 07:45 PM

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QUOTE(Savor_Savvy @ Jan 8 2016, 06:50 PM)
Bought a new and sealed Surface 3, but once I registered the serial number I realized the technical warranty has expired and the hardware warranty will expire on 6/11/16. The seller says the Surface has a 1 year warranty with Microsoft Malaysia. Can anyone confirm this?

And should I upgrade it to Win 10?

64gb/4gb model
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Ive the same issue. Still dealing with Microsoft support. Unfortunately they are not as efficient as they portray themselves to be.

Just keep the receipt.
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post Nov 27 2016, 10:30 AM

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QUOTE(selahau @ Nov 15 2016, 12:12 AM)
RM2120.00
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For that kind of repair cost, better buy a monitor and transform it to a desktop. And buy another new surface. Not worth repairing.
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post Nov 27 2016, 10:31 AM

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QUOTE(killer_pussylover @ Nov 26 2016, 09:29 PM)
Would like to find out if surface 4 could support 128GB micro SDXC UHI Class 10 memory card? If no, what is the other best option? Thanks in advance.
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Should be no issue. I have read about using 200GB card with no issue.
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post Aug 23 2017, 09:19 PM

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QUOTE(zeroendless @ Aug 21 2017, 02:23 PM)
Picked up an i7, 512GB, 16G  SP 2017 at Harvey Norman yesterday and the return policy is rather questioning. 

Their web site is stating "10 days no questions asked on all returns" but the salesperson says return will only be granted if product is defective and there's no refund, exchange only. I guess i've lost the meaning of "no question asked" or they are just falsely advertised to make sales.

So i stuttered, may be it's a bad idea to buy extended warranty from a company already cheated you before you buy their product.
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Congratulations on your purchase. Can you share your LCD screen display? Does it have light leaks? TQ.
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post Aug 25 2017, 08:40 PM

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QUOTE(zeroendless @ Aug 25 2017, 04:16 PM)
Yap. It has terrible light leaks.
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Sorry to hear that. Seems like this issue is plaguing the new surface. Many has complained to Microsoft. Hopefully they will do something about it.

Read on Reddit, they have a program to recalibrate or putting shadow over the light leak area. Seems to be able to reduce the effect. Maybe you can Google it.

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