Anyone excited with the new Surface Pro launched by Microsoft recently?
Official Microsoft Surface Thread V4
Official Microsoft Surface Thread V4
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May 24 2017, 11:54 AM
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7,716 posts Joined: Jan 2003 |
Anyone excited with the new Surface Pro launched by Microsoft recently?
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May 24 2017, 11:58 AM
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May 24 2017, 12:29 PM
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5 posts Joined: Jul 2016 |
QUOTE(Rusty Nail @ May 23 2017, 09:48 PM) do check if your surface is still eligible for warranty by logging into your Microsoft live account. i contacted Microsoft, they said the physical damage is not included in the warranty services. So i have to pay RM2120 for a refurbished unit. My Surface is only 3 months old (T_T).even if warranty expire, I'm not aware of any physical shops that does surface screen replacements. best bet is to rma with Microsoft. |
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May 24 2017, 01:29 PM
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4,782 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Petaling Jaya |
QUOTE(Mavik @ May 24 2017, 11:54 AM) If i don't have a surface, yeah. I'll be super excited.since I already own an SP4, all the cool features like surface pen, tablet mode are just gimmick that I fell for. personally, i don't have any practical use for them. for my needs, i'm better off with a laptop but the SP4 display is stunning though. no laptop comes close. QUOTE(minghao6323 @ May 24 2017, 12:29 PM) i contacted Microsoft, they said the physical damage is not included in the warranty services. So i have to pay RM2120 for a refurbished unit. My Surface is only 3 months old (T_T). wah, only 3 months, ouch. |
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May 24 2017, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE(Rusty Nail @ May 24 2017, 01:29 PM) If i don't have a surface, yeah. I'll be super excited. +1 kinda agree with u. After owning the SP4, the excitement for a new successor not really there anymore. All the features and then pen which are cool.. But in the long run I would use it no different than other normal laptop.since I already own an SP4, all the cool features like surface pen, tablet mode are just gimmick that I fell for. personally, i don't have any practical use for them. for my needs, i'm better off with a laptop but the SP4 display is stunning though. no laptop comes close. |
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May 24 2017, 02:33 PM
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35 posts Joined: Oct 2005 From: JB ----> KL----> Heaven |
i m actually waiting for this release, but seems the new stuff is not really excited. Now got dillema want to get the SP 4 or wait the new 1 to buy.
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May 24 2017, 07:54 PM
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2,675 posts Joined: Aug 2005 From: Penang/ Kuala Lumpur |
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May 25 2017, 11:43 AM
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7,716 posts Joined: Jan 2003 |
QUOTE(Mubarak90 @ May 24 2017, 11:58 AM) Microsoft said that no USB-C because customer isn't ready. Those who likes USB-C loves dongles, and they provide USB-A to USB-C dongles to these customers. :vomit: Yeah the adoption of USB-C is still damn slow, accessories are freaking expensive. The only good news is that Intel is going to remove royalties for Thunderbolt 3 which USB-C interface also can leverage on.QUOTE(Rusty Nail @ May 24 2017, 01:29 PM) If i don't have a surface, yeah. I'll be super excited. Interesting point to note, at the end of the day, most people just use the Surface more as a laptop rather than a tablet? since I already own an SP4, all the cool features like surface pen, tablet mode are just gimmick that I fell for. personally, i don't have any practical use for them. for my needs, i'm better off with a laptop but the SP4 display is stunning though. no laptop comes close. wah, only 3 months, ouch. QUOTE(evofantasy @ May 24 2017, 07:54 PM) still happy with my sp4 and it is serving my usage nicely still... if u teach in uni, it is a godsent to be able to not use a whiteboard Ah so you project your Surface pro via a projector and write directly on the Surface? |
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May 25 2017, 11:49 AM
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4,782 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Petaling Jaya |
QUOTE(Mavik @ May 25 2017, 11:43 AM) Interesting point to note, at the end of the day, most people just use the Surface more as a laptop rather than a tablet? I think that Fauzip has creative use for the SP4. His works with adobe software allot.as for me, the most use is just getting signatures for PDF documents. kinda expensive since i only get signature once and then copy past into other documents. |
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May 25 2017, 01:33 PM
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331 posts Joined: Apr 2006 From: Kuala Lumpur |
Hi, are these your price estimates or Microsoft MY official pricing? Microsoft MY has (interestingly) put up a Surface Pro (new) section in the local site even tho Malaysia (and also Singapore) is not named as part of the initial 26 countries roll-out.
Some are saying this could mean the new SP would be available in MY pretty soon. QUOTE(RC Information @ May 25 2017, 10:34 AM) |
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May 25 2017, 06:46 PM
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2,675 posts Joined: Aug 2005 From: Penang/ Kuala Lumpur |
QUOTE(Mavik @ May 25 2017, 11:43 AM) Yeah the adoption of USB-C is still damn slow, accessories are freaking expensive. The only good news is that Intel is going to remove royalties for Thunderbolt 3 which USB-C interface also can leverage on. i got the wireless display adapter. thus I can teach while walking around the class and just jot/ scribble stuffs down in class directly. since it is digital, i can zoom in/ out and do all sorts of explanation which I couldn't on the whiteboardInteresting point to note, at the end of the day, most people just use the Surface more as a laptop rather than a tablet? Ah so you project your Surface pro via a projector and write directly on the Surface? |
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May 26 2017, 01:02 AM
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331 posts Joined: Apr 2006 From: Kuala Lumpur |
which wireless adapter - brand/model?
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May 26 2017, 01:11 AM
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2,675 posts Joined: Aug 2005 From: Penang/ Kuala Lumpur |
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May 26 2017, 03:34 PM
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314 posts Joined: Nov 2008 From: Usm, Penang. |
QUOTE(evofantasy @ May 25 2017, 07:46 PM) i got the wireless display adapter. thus I can teach while walking around the class and just jot/ scribble stuffs down in class directly. since it is digital, i can zoom in/ out and do all sorts of explanation which I couldn't on the whiteboard My dream setup as a lecturer For now left only wireless display adapter to be as awesome as you are hahah |
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May 27 2017, 05:28 PM
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Any sp4 m3 core user here? Does it lag? Considering getting 1 sp4 but dilemma to get i5 or m3 core
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May 27 2017, 05:37 PM
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4,782 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Petaling Jaya |
QUOTE(kyu85 @ May 27 2017, 05:28 PM) yes, i'm using onems office and youtube no problem. even plays deus ex human revolution at lowest setting no lag, but it'll fry eggs at intense applications like deus ex. ms office,autocad2002, draftsight and youtube only slightly warm to the touch |
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May 28 2017, 08:42 AM
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QUOTE(Rusty Nail @ May 27 2017, 05:37 PM) yes, i'm using one Thx for the feedback, slightly warm better then Ms Excel lag like crap in macbook air. ms office and youtube no problem. even plays deus ex human revolution at lowest setting no lag, but it'll fry eggs at intense applications like deus ex. ms office,autocad2002, draftsight and youtube only slightly warm to the touch How about sp4 i5 core user, does it warm up with usage of Ms office? Is it worth to wait for the new surface pro or just go for the current sp4 with cheaper price? |
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May 28 2017, 08:51 AM
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4,782 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Petaling Jaya |
QUOTE(kyu85 @ May 28 2017, 08:42 AM) Thx for the feedback, slightly warm better then Ms Excel lag like crap in macbook air. We won't know until the new surface pro lands here, but since they no longer include the pen with the new surface pro, it makes better value money getting sp4, especially when the sp4 has seen significant price drop, some inclusive type cover at price lower than standard sp4.How about sp4 i5 core user, does it warm up with usage of Ms office? Is it worth to wait for the new surface pro or just go for the current sp4 with cheaper price? Unless you are using the surface naked, you can hardly tell the difference between new surface pro and sp4, after you've strapped in a protective cover and tempered glass screen. The ports on the new surface is the same as sp4. |
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May 28 2017, 03:42 PM
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331 posts Joined: Apr 2006 From: Kuala Lumpur |
if price is a factor for you, then do start looking out for deals on SP4. Am sure prices would drop as retailers start to clear stock to make way for new SP.
If price is not, then the new SP does offer a few key advantages. There's no fan for the i5 model so this means the heat issue is mostly resolved in the new model. The battery time is significantly higher than existing model. Won't be as high as the advertised 13 hrs but 9 hrs should be achievable. All above not key factors to those who already own an SP4 now but if you do not, then might be worth waiting a month or so. |
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Jun 1 2017, 04:28 PM
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hi guys, where can i test my type cover 4 or SP4 in kl/pj?
type cover not detected by SP4, and no light on capslock, FN keys. Want to test the type cover on another SP4 or vice versa. |
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