Surface Pro 3 - Page 12

speakingtohe · 07-17-2014, 10:25 PM

I am thinking to buy the Surface Pro 3.
I am considering the 256G I5 or 256 I7.
I would like the 512 I7 of course but not willing to pay the price.

Do you think the I7 worth it for those who have both. I know no one has an I7 Surface Pro 3 yet. I have an I7 desktop and an I5 laptop and am okay with either. Just wondering.

I am not near any stores so I cannot see one in person. Won't be within 1000 miles of one till October probably, so must order online.

Any insight advice appreciated.

Helen

JSWolf · 07-17-2014, 10:31 PM

Is it worth the $250 difference?

Kumabjorn · 07-17-2014, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speakingtohe

I am thinking to buy the Surface Pro 3.
I am considering the 256G I5 or 256 I7.
I would like the 512 I7 of course but not willing to pay the price.

Do you think the I7 worth it for those who have both. I know no one has an I7 Surface Pro 3 yet. I have an I7 desktop and an I5 laptop and am okay with either. Just wondering.

I am not near any stores so I cannot see one in person. Won't be within 1000 miles of one till October probably, so must order online.

Any insight advice appreciated.

Helen

I think the sweetspot is the i5/256 GB version. Considering how Microsoft throttles the CPU the i7 will likely be overkill unless a future firmware update reduces throttling. If I didn't recently buy a Surface Pro 2 I would have bought the i5/256.

HarryT · 07-18-2014, 03:45 AM

I don't personally think the i7 is worth the premium. You're probably not going to be running computationally-intensive tasks on a Surface.

speakingtohe · 07-18-2014, 01:10 PM

@JSWolf, Kumabjorn, HarryT

Thanks. I am thinking the I5 is good enough, but then $250 is only about 20% more, and then I think I want the 512 storage, agghhh.

Pretty sure I will be doing as you say though.

I've only actually been looking at it for a day, so I will probably not order till Monday.

Any other advice appreciated.

Helen

mgmueller · 07-18-2014, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speakingtohe

@JSWolf, Kumabjorn, HarryT

Thanks. I am thinking the I5 is good enough, but then $250 is only about 20% more, and then I think I want the 512 storage, agghhh.

Pretty sure I will be doing as you say though.

I've only actually been looking at it for a day, so I will probably not order till Monday.

Any other advice appreciated.

Helen

I've been in the same situation.
First of all: Surface Pro 2 or 3?
I already had a Surface Pro 2 and I love it. I don't need the Pro 3, but being a collector I kind of did...
i7 was a simple choice for me: If I go for a gadget in the range of € 1.000, I'd always go for the newest technology. I may not need it now, but I'll probably regret any other choice in a year or so.
But I've decided against the 512GB version and opted for 256GB. My Surface Pro 2 has 256GB as well and I've got plenty of storage left. I don't want to install too many apps/programs and I always can safe my media to the SD card.
Shipment is scheduled for August 28th, so I should be able to share my impressions in about 6 weeks...

speakingtohe · 07-18-2014, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgmueller

I've been in the same situation.
First of all: Surface Pro 2 or 3?
I already had a Surface Pro 2 and I love it. I don't need the Pro 3, but being a collector I kind of did...
i7 was a simple choice for me: If I go for a gadget in the range of € 1.000, I'd always go for the newest technology. I may not need it now, but I'll probably regret any other choice in a year or so.
But I've decided against the 512GB version and opted for 256GB. My Surface Pro 2 has 256GB as well and I've got plenty of storage left. I don't want to install too many apps/programs and I always can safe my media to the SD card.
Shipment is scheduled for August 28th, so I should be able to share my impressions in about 6 weeks...

They are shipping the I5 now I think and Aug 1 for the I7 here.
I usually go for the best processer and would not be happy with 4 Gig Ram, but I am okay with my 3 year old I5 laptop. So I5 is good enough.

I am probably waiting till Monday and if stock still available on I7 will probably order. If stock not okay I will probably pre order I7.

Mostly I use external drives for storage/backup so 256G should be enough.

I often look at your messages and think 44 tablets

Probably you have more than that by now

You should line them all up and post a picture. Maybe Guinness material.

Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.

Helen

mgmueller · 07-18-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by speakingtohe

...You should line them all up...

I've made the mistake once, maybe 3 years ago, to direct my wife to mobileread.
Back then, when she saw "12 readers", she was not amused.
I don't really want to find out, what she would say about 29 readers and 52 tablets.

speakingtohe · 07-18-2014, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgmueller

I've made the mistake once, maybe 3 years ago, to direct my wife to mobileread.
Back then, when she saw "12 readers", she was not amused.
I don't really want to find out, what she would say about 29 readers and 52 tablets.

Where is my new BMW perhaps.
I'd have a lot more gadgets electronic and otherwise if I had space to keep them probably. Lucky for ny bank account I don't

Helen

Dulin's Books · 07-18-2014, 05:14 PM

remember too that you have the micro sd slot which supports 128gb. its really easy to set up for use in 8.1 under Change Pc Settings / PC and Devices / Devices / Setup the "Default Save Locations" at the bottom

speakingtohe · 07-18-2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

remember too that you have the micro sd slot which supports 128gb. its really easy to set up for use in 8.1 under Change Pc Settings / PC and Devices / Devices / Setup the "Default Save Locations" at the bottom

Yes, although I would most likely reserve it to install programs/apps on it and maybe buy a personal cloud drive for anything else if necessary. I can't use the cloud where I am as bandwidth is very expensive and connection is unreliable as well. I do have a wireless USB hub for the externals but it is older and I left it in Vancouver.

Helen

JSWolf · 08-06-2014, 05:00 AM

What's a good make of USB 3.0 hub that works with the Surface Pro 2 for handling external hard drives, memory sticks, and a mouse all at the same time?

HarryT · 08-06-2014, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

What's a good make of USB 3.0 hub that works with the Surface Pro 2 for handling external hard drives, memory sticks, and a mouse all at the same time?

If you're using external hard drives, one important point is that you'll need a powered hub. Unpowered ones are fine for mice and USB sticks, but not for external hard drives. I've always used Belkin hubs, which work well.

JSWolf · 08-06-2014, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

If you're using external hard drives, one important point is that you'll need a powered hub. Unpowered ones are fine for mice and USB sticks, but not for external hard drives. I've always used Belkin hubs, which work well.

I do know I'll need a powered hub. But with so many out there and so many differing reviews, it's sometimes not easy to find a good one. Thanks.

Kumabjorn · 08-06-2014, 10:13 PM

Anker has a good one, it also has a port for just charging. If you want to charge your phone (or Reader) and not have it connect to your Surface.

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07-17-2014, 10:25 PM	#166
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	I am thinking to buy the Surface Pro 3. I am considering the 256G I5 or 256 I7. I would like the 512 I7 of course but not willing to pay the price. Do you think the I7 worth it for those who have both. I know no one has an I7 Surface Pro 3 yet. I have an I7 desktop and an I5 laptop and am okay with either. Just wondering. I am not near any stores so I cannot see one in person. Won't be within 1000 miles of one till October probably, so must order online. Any insight advice appreciated. Helen

07-17-2014, 10:31 PM	#167
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,746 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Is it worth the $250 difference?

07-18-2014, 03:45 AM	#169
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I don't personally think the i7 is worth the premium. You're probably not going to be running computationally-intensive tasks on a Surface.

07-18-2014, 01:10 PM	#170
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	@JSWolf, Kumabjorn, HarryT Thanks. I am thinking the I5 is good enough, but then $250 is only about 20% more, and then I think I want the 512 storage, agghhh. Pretty sure I will be doing as you say though. I've only actually been looking at it for a day, so I will probably not order till Monday. Any other advice appreciated. Helen

07-18-2014, 05:14 PM	#175
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	remember too that you have the micro sd slot which supports 128gb. its really easy to set up for use in 8.1 under Change Pc Settings / PC and Devices / Devices / Setup the "Default Save Locations" at the bottom

08-06-2014, 05:00 AM	#177
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,746 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	What's a good make of USB 3.0 hub that works with the Surface Pro 2 for handling external hard drives, memory sticks, and a mouse all at the same time?

08-06-2014, 10:13 PM	#180
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Anker has a good one, it also has a port for just charging. If you want to charge your phone (or Reader) and not have it connect to your Surface.