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Could it be that the issues with SP2 are Touch/Type cover related?

Great

New Member
I have found that many people have problems with SP2.
But fortunately for me, so far, I have had absolutely no problems with my SP2.

I have no problems with Wifi losing connection constantly.

I have no problems of excessive CPU utilization.

My SP2 will not wake up alone from sleeping mode.

I have a SD card inserted and never had any issue.

My battery lasts about 10 hours with a custom power plan.


The only thing I don't have is a keyboard cover. Do you think that might have something to do with it?
 

be77solo

Active Member
I have found that many people have problems with SP2.
But fortunately for me, so far, I have had absolutely no problems with my SP2.

I have no problems with Wifi losing connection constantly.

I have no problems of excessive CPU utilization.

My SP2 will not wake up alone from sleeping mode.

I have a SD card inserted and never had any issue.

My battery lasts about 10 hours with a custom power plan.


The only thing I don't have is a keyboard cover. Do you think that might have something to do with it?

In certain situations, the covers do cause issues, but I think that's usually down to defective covers.

I think it comes down to specific hardware/usage patterns on the actual Surface Pro's themselves. All the problems I have had I have also had without ever attaching the Type 2 Cover after a reformat.

I received a replacement SP2 a month ago and it has been significantly better, almost perfect, using the same Type Cover 2 as my previous buggy SP2.
 
Funnily, I got my v2 type cover this weekend and today I've noticed for the first time the "30% cpu at idle" issue.

Still, I think it's just chance.
 

benjitek

Active Member
[BLAH BLAH BLAH]...the only thing I don't have is a keyboard cover. Do you think that might have something to do with it?
Nope -- I've had the Type Cover 2 since I got my SP2 -- no issues here. Thanks though for stopping by ;-)
 

sharpuser

Administrator
Staff member
No problems here. I use Type Cover, Touch Cover, Type Cover 2, Power Cover, Wireless Keyboard Adapter, Bluetooth Ultrathin Mouse, Wedge Mouse, GPS via USB,...
Not ALL at the same time, though.
 

InkyRag

New Member
I have a type 2 cover (and a power cover on its way) and with the exception of an occasionally disappearing micro SD drive, I have none of those issues.
 
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