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Microsoft - Surface Pro 3 - 12" - Intel Core i5 - 256GB - Silver
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Tablet: The new Surface Pro 3 is in a category of its own. With a stunning 12" display in a sleek magnesium frame, Surface Pro 3 has all the power and performance of a laptop in an incredibly lightweight, versatile form. It may just be the ultimate device.
Simply The Best
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: IIll
from New Hampshire
on July 2, 2014
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
The device that does everything, and does it well - need I say more?
I'm a bit speechless, but after taking a couple weeks to get used to the form factor it is essentially without flaw. My only complaint is the price, but it's really a case of getting what you pay for.
This product is... responsive touch screen, Good sound quality, easy to set up, lightning fast, Perfect for Business, Variety of apps available, A nice compact size, Sharp graphics, Easy to navigate, Great screen size, Comfortable to hold
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Microsoft - Surface Pro 3 - 12" - Intel Core i5 - 128GB - Silver
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Tablet: The new Surface Pro 3 is in a category of its own. With a stunning 12" display in a sleek magnesium frame, Surface Pro 3 has all the power and performance of a laptop in an incredibly lightweight, versatile form. It may just be the ultimate device.
Touches Perfection
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Overall User Experience and Quality
What's not so great: Expensive Solution, has a few quirks
This is what Microsoft was aiming for with the original surface, when the realities of available technology (fan and processor in particular) held them back. Out with the black bricks that merely stood in the same room as perfection; say hello to the sleek, premium hybrid that finally realizes Microsoft's difficult vision.
The Best Buy demo software didn't do it justice; when free from those shackles it leaps to life in an instant from deep, power-saving sleep. It travels effortlessly, lighter than any other ultrabook on the market, and handles even moderately demanding tasks flawlessly. Setup is, as with most windows 8.1 machines, quick and easy, and workmanship is top notch.
The pen is a definite strength, but currently also a weakness in my eyes - it very rarely seems to forget what it's doing in OneNote, and must be lifted an inch or two from the screen before it will sort itself out. But even so, I have been using the note-taking feature to great effect.
The kickstand and keyboard combination grants it versatility unlike anything I've seen in a tablet, and the full windows OS complements this with software flexibility. I only wish Microsoft would bite the bullet and include keyboard in the price, and perhaps offer a more traditional, solid keyboard attachment as an option to turn this into a do-everything device without flaw. But for now, the keyboard is more enjoyable than even many laptops.
And of course, it works with the netgear push2tv even better than the pro 2, so any display serves double duty as a wireless monitor on demand.
Battery life for continuous use is merely great rather than truly outstanding, but suffice to say it sees me through my occasional 11+ hour extended shifts without a problem. This is largely due to the well-implemented connected standby feature, which is also responsible for the unparalleled wake-from-sleep performance and generally reserved for tablets rather than full laptops.
And of course, while I don't personally use it for business, it's fully equipped for such with enhanced security and windows 8 pro. No doubt business users can read into the details on their own.
Assuming current trends continue (as they often don't in technology, admittedly) you either own one of these now, of will own it or its offshoots or successors within the next two to three years.
Beware, chrome-faithful, that Google chrome doesn't quite know how to handle this type of device; to put it as politely as possible, it looks like garbage on such a high-resolution screen, eats up more RAM than the current version of Internet Explorer, requires an adblock extension to block ads that IE removes automatically, and completely breaks down if switched from desktop mode to 'windows 8 mode' Chrome. I've uninstalled and begun using IE until Google issues fixes.
That should just about cover it. Happy shopping!
This product is... responsive touch screen, Good sound quality, easy to set up, lightning fast, Perfect for Business, Variety of apps available, A nice compact size, Sharp graphics, Easy to navigate, Great screen size, Comfortable to hold, utterly unique, premium build and feel
About me... Budget Conscious, Gamer, traveler, Comfortable with technology
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Microsoft - Type Cover for Surface Pro 3 - Black
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Microsoft - Arc Touch Surface Edition Mouse - Dark Titanium
(1,536)
Microsoft 365 Family, 1-year subscription, 5 PCs/Macs (Product Key Card)
(4,953)My Best Buy number: 0571611513
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Microsoft - Surface Pro 2 - 256GB - Dark Titanium
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Tablet: More capable than your average tablet but lighter and smaller than a laptop, the Surface Pro 2 features hands-on productivity with the ability to fully support Microsoft Office (sold separately). Multitask with side-by-side apps, prop up your tablet with the built-in kickstand, or connect accessories via the USB and display ports for a work-efficient desktop setup.
Nothing Less Than The Best
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Capability, flexibility, battery life, durability, premium feel, user friendliness
What's not so great: App market, availability
The title says it all. If you're considering a tablet, the Surface Pro 2 is the best place to start, if only because its speed and capabilities put all other competitors to shame.
I have the 256gb version, but everything here applies to the other three models; pick the one that fits your storage needs, and factor in the extra 4gb of ram on the top-tier versions and the 200gb of SkyDrive storage for all four, along with the standard microSD card slot on all models.
This has replaced my Galaxy Note 10.1. It has replaced my Lenovo Yoga 11s. It has nearly replaced the desktop that I built just a few months ago, which is now used strictly for the ultra high-end games that this device can't handle. With the Pro 2, you will find yourself with the best of both worlds and no need for the separate devices other companies would love to force you into buying.
If you really only need the basic functionality of a tablet, you should be looking at the Surface 2 (note the lack of Pro#, but either device is fully capable of replacing both laptop and tablet for the vast majority of people. And with new apps and hints at a potentially revolutionary software upgrade on the horizon, this is an incredible time for PCs in general, and the Surface line in particular.
And I haven't even touched on #pun intended) the high-end touchscreen or accompanying pen, which you really have to use to understand. I also HIGHLY recommend the backlit type cover to complete the package, and a screen shield to protect the investment. If you're buying from Best Buy, Geek Squad coverage is expensive but entirely worth it on a mobile product like this.
All day battery, stellar performance, a lightweight and rugged body - make no mistake, nothing else comes close.
This product is... responsive touch screen, Good sound quality, easy to set up, lightning fast, Perfect for Business, A nice compact size, Easy to navigate, Comfortable to hold
About me... Budget Conscious, Basic web surfing & emails, Social media enthusiast, Gamer, Comfortable with technology
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Microsoft - Type Cover 2 - Black
(1,111)
ZAGG - InvisibleSHIELD for Surface
My Best Buy number: 571611513
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What is the best tablet to use excel on?
The Surface Pro 2, since you can use the full version of excel with all features and functionality of a full core i5 computer.
Second choice would be the Surface 2, which is cheaper and comes with excel pre-installed, but won't run other full PC programs (limited to just app store apps) and is overall significantly less powerful. On the plus side, it's lighter with longer battery life.
Second choice would be the Surface 2, which is cheaper and comes with excel pre-installed, but won't run other full PC programs (limited to just app store apps) and is overall significantly less powerful. On the plus side, it's lighter with longer battery life.
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Microsoft - Surface Pro 2 - 64GB - Dark Titanium
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Tablet: More capable than your average tablet but lighter and smaller than a laptop, the Surface Pro 2 features hands-on productivity with the ability to fully support Microsoft Office (sold separately). Multitask with side-by-side apps, prop up your tablet with the built-in kickstand, or connect accessories via the USB and display ports for a work-efficient desktop setup.
Is there a VNC (Virtual Network Computing) viewer for the Surface Pro 2?
If it runs on Windows 8, it runs on the surface pro 2. I'm not familiar with the specific software but you can pretty much take your pick.
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Microsoft - Surface Pro 2 - 64GB - Dark Titanium
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Tablet: More capable than your average tablet but lighter and smaller than a laptop, the Surface Pro 2 features hands-on productivity with the ability to fully support Microsoft Office (sold separately). Multitask with side-by-side apps, prop up your tablet with the built-in kickstand, or connect accessories via the USB and display ports for a work-efficient desktop setup.
I have a multi-user license for Office 2010. Can I install Office 2010 on the Surface Pro 2?
Yup. You may need an external disc drive though, if it's on a disc.
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Microsoft - Surface Pro 2 - 64GB - Dark Titanium
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Tablet: More capable than your average tablet but lighter and smaller than a laptop, the Surface Pro 2 features hands-on productivity with the ability to fully support Microsoft Office (sold separately). Multitask with side-by-side apps, prop up your tablet with the built-in kickstand, or connect accessories via the USB and display ports for a work-efficient desktop setup.
Can I install sslvpn client of the FortiGate on Surface Pro 2 ?
If you can install it on a windows 8 PC, you can install it on the Pro 2, simple as that!
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Microsoft - Surface Pro 2 - 64GB - Dark Titanium
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Tablet: More capable than your average tablet but lighter and smaller than a laptop, the Surface Pro 2 features hands-on productivity with the ability to fully support Microsoft Office (sold separately). Multitask with side-by-side apps, prop up your tablet with the built-in kickstand, or connect accessories via the USB and display ports for a work-efficient desktop setup.
I want to use VNC to control my desktop Windows 7 system. How about keyboard support?
Do I need the attached Surface keyboard, or is there some type of keyboard emulation built into VNC and/or the Surface?
There is a virtual keyboard on the Surface similar to what you would find on other tablets; I assume it would work fine with that program, since it works well with the desktop apps I occasionally use it for.
That said I HIGHLY recommend the type cover 2 keyboard. It is light, comfortable to type on, and backlit. You can even reverse it to hide the keys when using it as a pure tablet. Glorious accessory right there.
That said I HIGHLY recommend the type cover 2 keyboard. It is light, comfortable to type on, and backlit. You can even reverse it to hide the keys when using it as a pure tablet. Glorious accessory right there.
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Microsoft - Surface Pro 2 - 64GB - Dark Titanium
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Tablet: More capable than your average tablet but lighter and smaller than a laptop, the Surface Pro 2 features hands-on productivity with the ability to fully support Microsoft Office (sold separately). Multitask with side-by-side apps, prop up your tablet with the built-in kickstand, or connect accessories via the USB and display ports for a work-efficient desktop setup.
webcam chat
does this tablet have the ability to go to flash based chat sites..chatroluette,chatcity,etc?Also can it handle flash video from web?....thank you
Yep, all Surface tablets have full Flash support. I believe they are the only current ones that do.
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Microsoft - Surface Pro 2 - 256GB - Dark Titanium
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Tablet: More capable than your average tablet but lighter and smaller than a laptop, the Surface Pro 2 features hands-on productivity with the ability to fully support Microsoft Office (sold separately). Multitask with side-by-side apps, prop up your tablet with the built-in kickstand, or connect accessories via the USB and display ports for a work-efficient desktop setup.
In store pickup pre-order
Is it possible to pre-order the Surface Pro 2 for in store pickup?
Unfortunately demand has completely outstripped supply on the higher end models - there's no way for us to order them for customers, and the few models stores did receive for sale sold out on the first day. Last I checked even Microsoft stores can't get them right now - just be patient, more are on the way for the holiday season!
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Microsoft - Type Cover 2 - Black
Navigate content displayed on your Microsoft Surface tablet with ease using this Microsoft Type Cover 2 N7W-00001 keyboard, which features a full row of function keys, Windows shortcut keys and media controls for flexible options.
When will Surface Keyboard N7W-00001 be available at my local Best Buy?
It depends - stock has been really low due to the heavy demand, but call the store and they'll check for you.
It should be *carried* by every best buy, but keeping it in stock is a trickier matter.
It should be *carried* by every best buy, but keeping it in stock is a trickier matter.
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