A new era of Computing: Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book (10/6 Microsoft Event)

[Ounceman]

yea that surface book caught me by surprise. didn't expect it. I purchased the surface pro 2 and I thought it was exceptional. It basically had the portability and battery life of a tablet, but also had the productivity of a laptop running full windows. so I'm certain the pro 4 improved in every aspect being 2 generations ahead. but the surface book was captivating. it basically redefines laptop computing. and it has a dedicated NVidia gpu graphics option as well. I'm saving up now because this will be my next laptop. ever since Nadella took over, Microsoft has been hitting out of the park. they are really the ones innovating. Apple's keynote was basically child's play in comparison

 

[The Lonious Monk]

Both look cool, but I'm happy with my SP3.

Actually that might be the best thing about the announcement. If you want to jump into the Surface user space, you'll probably be able to get a SP3 for a really good price. It's worth the money. It's a great piece of tech.

 

[Peace_79]

Both look cool, but I'm happy with my SP3.

Actually that might be the best thing about the announcement. If you want to jump into the Surface user space, you'll probably be able to get a SP3 for a really good price. It's worth the money. It's a great piece of tech.

Yeah I have the SP3 and I love it. Definitely not worth an upgrade to the sp4. But that Surface Book looks amazing - especially the 14" screen, 12 Hr battery life, lighter tablet, Apple quality keyboard/ trackpad, and improved internals.

I have to get my hands on one to decide though..

Decisions .

 

[The Lonious Monk]

I was looking this up on youtube and this video popped up. Shit is funny and true.

 

[Peace_79]

LMAO. Sad but true.

Cats more concerned with the logo than the price or product itself.

This Mircorsoft event puts Apple's event to shame.

 

[kingofkingz]

I'm thinking about gettin this but i only wanna use it for games.. i get a 40% discount with my job

 

[The Lonious Monk]

Why would you get this for gaming though. I'm pretty sure you could get a better gaming rig for cheaper. You can play games on these devices, but that's not really what they are for.

 

[kingofkingz]

I have a gaming rig. I'd get this for when I'm traveling & want to play PC games

 

[The Lonious Monk]

Sorry, I meant gaming laptop. With the Surface you're paying for perks like the digitizer and the tablet form factor that you don't really need for gaming.

 

[Peace_79]

Sorry, I meant gaming laptop. With the Surface you're paying for perks like the digitizer and the tablet form factor that you don't really need for gaming.

Basically.

You are paying $1900 just to get a decent gaming GPU. Depending on how heavy of a gamer you are, you may need more horsepower or RAM, which could Place you at the $2100 or $2700 price points before taxes.

You can't use the tablet form factor, touch screen or pen input for gaming purposes - so if that is your only reason, you could probably make a more sound investment.

But, hey - if you just like the thing, knock yourself out. I think I am getting one myself.

 

[kingofkingz]

Sorry, I meant gaming laptop. With the Surface you're paying for perks like the digitizer and the tablet form factor that you don't really need for gaming.

Basically.

You are paying $1900 just to get a decent gaming GPU. Depending on how heavy of a gamer you are, you may need more horsepower or RAM, which could Place you at the $2100 or $2700 price points before taxes.

You can't use the tablet form factor, touch screen or pen input for gaming purposes - so if that is your only reason, you could probably make a more sound investment.

But, hey - if you just like the thing, knock yourself out. I think I am getting one myself.

Looks like a no buy for me since, i wouldn't be able to use the touch screen or pen

But the surface book looks dope as fuck

 

[SneakDZA]

I'm really not feeling that 3k pricetag for a Hololens dev kit but I'm already scheming on a way to get my company to buy me one for R&D.

 

[Peace_79]

Apparently, you can get hands on with most of these devices at a Microsoft Store, today.

I may have to hit one up soon

 

[The Lonious Monk]

Damn, I wish they would drop that new Surface Pen early. I lost mine and would rather get the new.

 

[kingofkingz]

Apparently, you can get hands on with most of these devices at a Microsoft Store, today.

I may have to hit one up soon

Ayy post a review of the surface book when u do bruh

 

[Peace_79]

Damn, I wish they would drop that new Surface Pen early. I lost mine and would rather get the new.

Word I don't know if the new pen is compatible with the SP3. But guess I don't see why it wouldn't be...

 

[The Lonious Monk]

Damn, I wish they would drop that new Surface Pen early. I lost mine and would rather get the new.

Word I don't know if the new pen is compatible with the SP3. But guess I don't see why it wouldn't be...

It is, but it's not necessarily going to make any real improvements on the SP3. I just like the button layout better.

 

[powerman 5000]

I was looking this up on youtube and this video popped up. Shit is funny and true.

yeah apple is know for that shit. Steve jobs said himself that netbooks weren't good for anything. 2 years later they drop the macbook air.. i was like, seriously!!?!?!?!!...

side note, if anybody is interested in that kind of stuff, the surface pro 2 and 3 runs osx better than the macbook airs do. Mine is like having a touch screen macbook pro.

@Peace_79 tell us what you think about that, when you cop it.

 

[kingofkingz]

Is their a way to put windows 7 on it? I hate this windows 10 bullshit os

 

[Peace_79]

Lol. If you are looking to run Windows 7, this is not the device for you.