Unless you are doing something computer related, such as programming, or graphic design, where software is constantly changing with technology, then for any other course, its almost a given that if it works for college work today it will work for college work a number of years from now.
So, if I go with the Surface Pro 3, which one?
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spinachpie
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If the RT is meeting all your needs, is there a particular reason you want to upgrade?
It sounds as if the i3 would be the best option for you.
I've had both the i5 128gb 4gb and i5 256gb 8gb and noticed no difference between them as I am not using the SP3 for anything which pushes the device too far.
From the sounds of it, you appear to potentially plan to use it even lighter, and if that's the case, the i3 would be better for you.
It sounds as if the i3 would be the best option for you.
I've had both the i5 128gb 4gb and i5 256gb 8gb and noticed no difference between them as I am not using the SP3 for anything which pushes the device too far.
From the sounds of it, you appear to potentially plan to use it even lighter, and if that's the case, the i3 would be better for you.
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brocharlieb
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It's financially doable right at the moment, that's the only real reason. The RT charger is getting a little sensitive to positioning and there was a full moon this month.
compnovo
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That's all the reasoning I ever need.
"It's really not my habit to intrude
Furthermore, I hope my meaning won't be lost or misconstrued
But I'll repeat myself at the risk of being crude
Dell venue Pro 11 is a great value. You can reward yourself with a better system that does everything you want and have money left over for something else.
Microsoft Store Signature Edition Dell Venue Pro 11 for $499 includes Office Home and Student 2013 a $139 value you would have to buy separately since the Surface Pro doesn't include it.
Or step up to the higher performance z3795 model at Dell for 499 without Office
http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/productdetails/dell-venue-11-pro/ftcwd02h
Comparison of Z3470 model to Surface 2
http://www.notebookcheck.net/index.php?id=127065&specs[]=21102&specs[]=18229
Either of these would handily out perform the Surface RT and you get most of the benefits of the Pro at Surface 2 price.
Note: Surface 2 will not get Windows 10 but the Dell will.
Furthermore, I hope my meaning won't be lost or misconstrued
But I'll repeat myself at the risk of being crude
Dell venue Pro 11 is a great value. You can reward yourself with a better system that does everything you want and have money left over for something else.
Microsoft Store Signature Edition Dell Venue Pro 11 for $499 includes Office Home and Student 2013 a $139 value you would have to buy separately since the Surface Pro doesn't include it.
Or step up to the higher performance z3795 model at Dell for 499 without Office
http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/productdetails/dell-venue-11-pro/ftcwd02h
Comparison of Z3470 model to Surface 2
http://www.notebookcheck.net/index.php?id=127065&specs[]=21102&specs[]=18229
Either of these would handily out perform the Surface RT and you get most of the benefits of the Pro at Surface 2 price.
Note: Surface 2 will not get Windows 10 but the Dell will.
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brocharlieb
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I'll take a look at the dell, thanks.
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brocharlieb
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GreyFox7, I've looked at the Venue, and I see some things I like. Does it have a kickstand? How does the polycarbonate cables compare to the surface. I've been pretty pleased with the life of my surface batteries, and have not been pleased with Dell's laptop batteries in the past, have they improved?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Go for as high a model as your wallet and ego allows.
As for the DELL XPS 13.....yes it is cool and all but it still is a regular laptop and the aspect ratio is still 16:9. For serious work, the 16:9 aspect ratio is just wrong to be productive. That is the reason why many professional model Thinkpads still use the 4:3 aspect ratio. It also definitely will not allow me to work in portrait mode. So even if the new XPS13 was available at the time of my purchase, I would have still picked the SP3. As I mentioned in my earlier post, I bought a SP3 just 5 months after buying a Lenovo Yoga Pro 2 (3200 x 1800) and that was a darned good laptop. Can't wait for Holo Lens. With the SP3 and Holo Lens etc, looks like MS is becoming nimble again after years with arthritis.
As for the DELL XPS 13.....yes it is cool and all but it still is a regular laptop and the aspect ratio is still 16:9. For serious work, the 16:9 aspect ratio is just wrong to be productive. That is the reason why many professional model Thinkpads still use the 4:3 aspect ratio. It also definitely will not allow me to work in portrait mode. So even if the new XPS13 was available at the time of my purchase, I would have still picked the SP3. As I mentioned in my earlier post, I bought a SP3 just 5 months after buying a Lenovo Yoga Pro 2 (3200 x 1800) and that was a darned good laptop. Can't wait for Holo Lens. With the SP3 and Holo Lens etc, looks like MS is becoming nimble again after years with arthritis.
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