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12 inches? 2160x1440? Terrible. I also like how the Surface Pro dock that I kept around is useless now.
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16:9 is pretty much a deal breaker for me as well. 16:10 is is the widest aspect I want, though ideally I would have 3:2, something I think only the B&N Nook HD+ did.
Eh, might not hurt that bad. Can always add some storage (up to 128GB) using the MicroSD slot.It's a shame they're crippling the i3 version by restricting it to a 64GB SSD. There's no particularly good reason for that other than to shove consumers up to the next price tier.
Anyone see specs on the i3 vs the i5?
Only specifics I've seen have been on the i5 (i5-4300U). Looks like the i5 ships by 6/20/2014 and the other 2 procs ship by 8/31/2014.
It's a shame they're crippling the i3 version by restricting it to a 64GB SSD. There's no particularly good reason for that other than to shove consumers up to the next price tier.
No worse reason than Apple charging $100 to go from 16 GB to 32 GB on iPads.
I think you meant to say "Mackbook".The price jump from a 256GB to 512GB SSD is more than what Apple charges for increasing a MacBook Pro's storage the same amount, and the SP3 doesn't use PCI-E based storage.
I think you meant to say "Mackbook".
Maybe I should of called it a MAC? Now before y'all go saying it's obvious what MAC means, not it isn't. This was the first hit. I'm surprised Mac tools wasn't even a suggestion.
Why bother with overpriced ULV core series when its capability is still limited. Weak GPU so it cant play modern games. CPU is too weak to be a productivity machine. Casual usage is more ideal on smart phones and lower priced tablet. Who is the audience? The same PC cavemen group who were crying about start button?
Of course it's going to threaten the iPad and even the Galaxy Note/Tab. Informed consumers factor in capability, versatility and cost so the SP3 > Note > Tab > iPad. Was close to buying a Note Pro 12.2 but for the same price the SP3 is even better. With promo code SP3 i3/4GB/64GB was ~$720 compared to ~$750 for Note Pro 12.2 3GB/64GB for the lesser Exynos version while the Snapdragon 800 is ~$850.
They will. North America is only the initial release market.Looks good, too bad, that Microsoft does not sell it outside US.
It's Intel HD 4400 series graphics inside the same (U, not Y) 2.9GHz Core i5 that's in many ultrabooks. What's wrong with the horsepower? It's obviously not a desktop replacement, but it's about as good as you're going to get in a mobile form factor. Nobody is buying either a tablet or ultrabook to play modern PC games.Why bother with overpriced ULV core series when its capability is still limited. Weak GPU so it cant play modern games. CPU is too weak to be a productivity machine. Casual usage is more ideal on smart phones and lower priced tablet. Who is the audience? The same PC cavemen group who were crying about start button?
I don't like carrying both a tablet and an ultrabook, and serious work is best left for desktops, but light work can't be done on non-x86 tablets that lack real operating systems and keyboards. That's my reasoning, at least. I can live with 2mm less key travel compared to a not "gimped" ultrabook keyboard if it means having one less device in my bag and saving several pounds. Let's be honest, ultrbook keyboards suck almost as much as I'm sure the type cover does. The Cherry MX hotness will forever be relegated to the desktop."Workhorse" tablets no longer make sense to me. For a machine that is designed for serious work, a keyboard is mandatory and should always be attached. So why not just get an ultrabook, which features a real keyboard and not a gimped alternative?
We really need more detailed specs on thse Microsoft....
If the i7 is the i7-4650U or i7-4550U then it's using HD5000 GPU which has 2x the shaders compared to the i5-4300U with HD4400 GPU.
40 vs 20 (EUs)
We really need more detailed specs on thse Microsoft....
They waiting for what Apple inform on the WWDC in June, like update on MacBook Air ... Or 12" iPads with split screen by ios 8
But the SP3 looks promising. At work I use a Lenovo Helix right now, would exchange that for a SP3.
I think there is some pressure on Apple to do more than they have been doing lately.
It's Intel HD 4400 series graphics inside the same (U, not Y) 2.9GHz Core i5 that's in many ultrabooks. What's wrong with the horsepower? It's obviously not a desktop replacement, but it's about as good as you're going to get in a mobile form factor. Nobody is buying either a tablet or ultrabook to play modern PC games.
What can an ULV-equipped machine do that an Atom device can't? Both can't run intensive programs or play AAA games. Unless they start including Iris Pro, then the user can do more...