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App13 posted:Doesn't sound so bad. What are your thoughts on it? Why would I buy it instead of an iPad or Android tablet, if it has none of the advantages of full Windows?
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RVProfootballer posted:Why would I buy it instead of an iPad or Android tablet, if it has none of the advantages of full Windows? (a) As we've already discussed by now, "no desktop" doesn't mean "no Win32 software" necessarily (b) Tablets under 8" aren't really a huge part of the market anyway honestly; I think once you hit 6.5" it's officially in "just a big phone" territory 
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Jan 28, 2015 23:45
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loquacius posted:(a) As we've already discussed by now, "no desktop" doesn't mean "no Win32 software" necessarily Except that's exactly what was said. quote:The Windows 10 mobile SKU is aimed at devices where running Win32 apps doesn't make sense, so it won't support a desktop mode. It will be customized to run "Modern"/Universal apps from the unified Windows Store. The Mobile SKU is aimed at devices with small RAM and disk requirements. It's built for locked down devices, though, in theory at least, it could run on a device with any size screen. But it isn't written in stone that under 8 inch devices have to use the mobile SKU. It's up to the OEMs. So I guess it isn't that big of a deal beyond consumer confusion.
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Jan 28, 2015 23:55
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Too bad the Windows store is still severely lacking, all this time and still no Minecraft? Tsk Tsk.
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Jan 29, 2015 01:29
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PS. Love the cabin posted:Too bad the Windows store is still severely lacking, all this time and still no Minecraft? Xbox One was their higher priority but yeah they should probably put it out through their own goddamn store now that they own it
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Jan 29, 2015 01:59
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RVProfootballer posted:Why would I buy it instead of an iPad or Android tablet, if it has none of the advantages of full Windows? Exactly. Running full Windows is the killer feature of all Windows tablets. I wonder if OEM's will even bother to manufacture sub-8" devices once Win10 is up and running. They probably will. Best Buy's $39 black Friday doorbuster tablets have to come from somewhere.
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Jan 29, 2015 02:12
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PS. Love the cabin posted:Too bad the Windows store is still severely lacking, all this time and still no Minecraft? Actually once the mini tablets start using the Windows Phone derived version of Windows they'll get the WP app store, including pocket minecraft.
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Jan 29, 2015 04:16
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MobileTechReview did a video review for the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows 13" - First real review I've seen for it and potential player for the price ($599 with the Bluetooth keyboard included) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vodgd126CA
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Jan 30, 2015 01:52
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loquacius posted:Xbox One was their higher priority but yeah they should probably put it out through their own goddamn store now that they own it Weird that it's not up yet. Everyone knows that when you buy the rights to software, it automatically starts working with incompatible systems that very moment.
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Jan 30, 2015 02:29
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I don't use the feature often, but it is nice to be able to load up a low-power Steam game on my 7inch tablet occasionally. Obviously this won't be a problem with the upgrade, but could be a problem if I needed to buy a new one for whatever reason. v v However, yeah, the desktop and Explorer would be near impossible to use if I didn't get a tablet with a stylus, so yeah.
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Jan 30, 2015 12:40
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Factor Mystic posted:Weird that it's not up yet. Everyone knows that when you buy the rights to software, it automatically starts working with incompatible systems that very moment. It already works on Windows and it's been enough time that you'd think we'd have at least heard something about a Windows Store version, that's all 
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Jan 30, 2015 15:54
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Cybernetic Vermin posted:The desktop and windowing would be literally completely unusable at 7" and lower, some structure and a little bit of clarity on what is what is not the end of the world. Bringing literal win32 stuff to phones would be a fantastically bad move. I've got a HP Stream 7, and it's usable-ish on the desktop. I wouldn't want to use it for a long period of time, but for doing something like starting a streaming game from steam or similar it's fine. I *also* suspect this may have to do with the fact that they're giving away the Windows license for 7" devices.
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Jan 30, 2015 17:01
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loquacius posted:It already works on Windows and it's been enough time that you'd think we'd have at least heard something about a Windows Store version, that's all Well, I assume the main problem would be that they might want the Windows Store version to be full Minecraft rather than Pocket Edition, and so it would be easier to go off the XB1 port rather than the original Java version. Console Minecraft is a few versions behind PC Minecraft, so they need to catch up first, then there's the time to reimplement touch and KB+M controls and any features missing on consoles that are expected on PC.
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I'm going to make a new OP soon. Am I missing any recent devices? Acer Aspire Switch 10 Acer Aspire Switch 11 Acer Aspire Switch 12 Asus Transformer T90 Asus Transformer T100 Asus Transformer T100 Chi Asus Transformer T200 Asus Transformer T300 Chi Dell Venue 8 Pro Dell Venue 10 Pro Dell Venue 11 Pro HP Switch 7 HP Switch 8 HP ENVY x2 - 13t HP ENVY x2 - 15t HP Pavilion x2 - 10 HP Pavilion x2 - 13 HP Split x2 - 13 Lenovo Thinkpad 10 Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows (8") Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows (10") Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows (13") Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Toshiba Encore 2 Write 8 Toshiba Encore 2 Write 10 Toshiba Satellite Click 2 Pro I'll also take any suggestions on older devices to be highlighted at the beginning.
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Call Me Charlie posted:I'm going to make a new OP soon. I've been looking a lot at the Toshiba Portege Z20t: http://www.toshiba.com/us/computers/laptops/portege/Z20t
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Schmoli posted:I've been looking a lot at the Toshiba Portege Z20t: http://www.toshiba.com/us/computers/laptops/portege/Z20t $1400 for i5/4/128 boo
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RVProfootballer posted:$1400 for i5/4/128 boo Oh I know it definitely feels overpriced (aimed at businesses), but I was hoping it may come down. Also they are all new Broadwell Core M's. even that $1400 price wouldn't scare me if it was the 256/8gb model though (although I'd REALLY like 512/8 at that pricepoint). It also has a few extra things I would never use (vga out, keyboard nub). I had SP3 for a week and I *LOVED* it but I sold it for the price I got it for as I figured I'd wait for something similar but fanless.
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My SP3 seems to have decided that it too wants to have WiFi problems. Things went from working fine to dropping a connection immediately when attempting to use it, rebooting did nothing, then I checked Device Manager to see it showing a Code 10 'device was unable to start'. A disable/enable cycle didn't do anything, and a second attempt resulted in Windows hard-locking when I clicked enable. Hard reset seems to have it sorted out now but it's still kind of worrisome.
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Is the 64GB surface pro 1 worth it for $180 (keyboard included)? I don't really need it, I just have a very bulky laptop and wouldn't mind something easier to carry around. Is the battery life bad?
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Jan 31, 2015 18:34
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Econosaurus posted:Is the surface pro 1 worth it for $180 (keyboard included)? I don't really need it, I just have a very bulky laptop and wouldn't mind something easier to carry around. Is the battery life bad? If you're okay with 4 hours of battery life then I'd say go for it. $180 is a steal
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Econosaurus posted:Is the surface pro 1 worth it for $180 (keyboard included)? I don't really need it, I just have a very bulky laptop and wouldn't mind something easier to carry around. Is the battery life bad? Yeah, the battery life is pretty bad on the original Surface Pro. I think I read 3-5 hours depending on how hard you're pushing it. If you need long battery life, you may want to look into spending a little more for a 10+ inch tablet with Intel Bay Trail. Those are way weaker than the i5 in the Surface Pro and, usually, don't come with a stylus but it should give you way more battery life (the asus transformer t100 can get almost 11 hours, the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows gets even more)
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Jan 31, 2015 18:49
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Econosaurus posted:Is the 64GB surface pro 1 worth it for $180 (keyboard included)? I don't really need it, I just have a very bulky laptop and wouldn't mind something easier to carry around. Is the battery life bad? Very much so. If you like it you can pick up a power cover to squeeze 6-7 hours out of it if necessary.
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new thread up http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3698422 Call Me Charlie fucked around with this message at 04:09 on Feb 2, 2015 |
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