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Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet: Multitasking is easy with this functional tablet, which features Windows 10 and an integrated kickstand for simple, intuitive navigation. Stay productive with preloaded apps, and record and share memories with the front and rear cameras.
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Great device for the basics
on March 21, 2016
Posted by: justjoking
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Since I couldn't afford an gaming computer, I wanted at least a computer that can deal with normal tasks without much hassle and then get an Xbox in a later date.
I`m gonna start with the hassles about the device first.
I`m gonna start with the hassles about the device first.
- Kickstand : The kickstand is good, but it's not versatile as the pro version that you can use any angle for vision. There are only 3 positions available which can be a no brainer since the screen has a very good viewing angle, but sometimes I feel my body way too much curved to actually read something comfortable because I can't find the right position. Works OK in your lap, but don't you dare to use it while you're lying down in bed. It's just awkward.
- Storage Speed : It's not really an SSD memory, so the transfer speed is way slower than a normal computer.
- Slow charging : This device takes FOREVER to charge, about 3 hours powered off, and 5-6h while using it.
- Screen Size: It might be too small to some people, it's OK for me since everything shows up in the right size. They do good work scaling everything, but some people might find it difficult.
- Speakers : Real good quality, but not loud enough. You can turn on Audio Enhancements to get louder. At the beginning it was crackling because of software failure but after the last updates it seemed to work fine now. Nowadays it just crackles when the audio is way too loud for this tiny little speakers. Just turn down your volume until it stops doing it.
- One Note : Only the Modern version of One Note is available with pen activation. You always gotta open the full One Note first manually to to anything right, the screenshot doesn't work with it either.
-Keyboard Problems : The keyboard seems to disconnect from time to time depending of what position you use, but it's only about 1 second and it comes back to work normally. Plus you have to spend extra $100+ to have it.
Not let's talk about the good stuff :)
- Always fast : I have this device for about a month and it has been blazing fast since day 1 AFTER you receive ALL the updates Microsoft made available. Works with Chrome, Edge, Sketchbook and the system itself way better than my Dell Vostro i7 4th Gen/8GB.
-Good Baterry life : It lasts about 6-8h of battery thanks to the mobile Atom processor. It makes the charging problem a little less worse. I use the brightness at 25%, more than that burns my eyes. I recommend overnight charging if you don't want to have surprises.
- Screen : It is just wonderful. The 1080p shows everything with great colors and the resolution is just perfect. It's a pleasure to watch stuff in full screen. Viewing angles are perfect as well, which kinda makes the limited kickstand positions problem a little less worse.
-Pen integration : It is very very precise. You can use the pen to click in objects in the screen, write on One Note, select texts like you do with the mouse, play on the sketchbook apps. It even has a very cool pressure sensitivity, very neat. I'm not an artist, but at least wanted to play around with it as a hobby and spend my time with some creative thing. (Gotta spend extra 50 bucks to have it. Make sure you get the Surface Pro 4 model, it's compatible!)
-Thin Keyboard : it's just awesome to fold it in the screen and it looks just like a notebook with a MS logo. So pretty.
-Eye Catching : It is pretty, I had to say that again.
-Mobile : You fold your keyboard and put in your backpack. Doesn't even feel like you're carrying a full computer with you. Very light and portable, just impressive.
-Full Windows OS : This Surface has a processor that can run Full Windows, with full Office and Full programs. It's way more versatile than an iPad. :)
-MicroSD card : you can use up to 200GB MicroSD cards, I haven't tried yet but it's just awesome to expand if your 128GB is just not enough.
-Free 1 Year Office Subscription : Who doesn't love free stuff? You can activate it within 6 months of the activation of your Surface.
-Xbox Stream : you can stream your XOne games in it, I've seen videos and it looks cool. But haven't tried yet because I don't have one.
Anyways. You can grab one if you're not expecting too much of it, it's an awesome product. I'm looking forward to have a Pro version in the future.
My Best Buy number: 3493343210
My Best Buy number: 3493343210
I would recommend this to a friend!
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