Comments on: Why do you want to purchase a Microsoft Surface Pro?

By: Damian Vansen

Damian Vansen — Wed, 21 May 2014 05:04:00 +0000

I would buy a Surface Pro simply for its ability to be a businessman’s device: legacy software, laptop replacement (i.e. keyboard – although it needs a hinge!), and its CRITICAL ability to run full Adobe photoshop, old Office 2003 and Citavi database. I though will wait for Windows 9 before making that choice.

By: Damian Vansen

Damian Vansen — Wed, 21 May 2014 04:59:00 +0000

In reply to Rikikrik. Mr. Amobi is damned if he does (if he just asked "why?") and damned if he doesn't (says it is "Not a joke and no insult intended."). At least for Mr. Amobi it shows that he has readers that continue to use his Windows site despite accusing him of anti-Microsoft bias. Shows that he has latest and breaking news as even detractors turn to him.

By: Jamie Martin

Jamie Martin — Fri, 02 May 2014 17:50:00 +0000

I got one simply because I’m always on the move. I needed something with a touch screen and it needed to be strong enough to run adobe Photoshop, premier pro and some other heavy programs, including Minecraft with 217 mods. The only issue i have is with Project sparks. The system cannot stay cool. It has overheated once and survived thanks to a temperature fail safe. I’m hoping that in the fall when I go to pro 2 or 3 if they have designed and released it, there’s a better cooling system.

By: Frank Bales

Frank Bales — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:10:00 +0000

Because of research software I want to use that is only on Windows. That’s not the only reason, but the most important. I just like windows. I’ve been using it since Windows 3.0 when it first became hot. The Surface Pro 2 because I like the tablet form factor. I enjoy “touch” computing. Still have my desktop, but it’s probably the last one I’ll own.

By: Darren George

Darren George — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 07:16:00 +0000

Venue 8 pro for when I need a tablet. Sony Vaio flip for when I don’t. It’s that simple.

By: Darren George

Darren George — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 07:15:00 +0000

Form factor and stylus interaction and power. Needed a better graphics card though and for now, the advantage of having such power in the surface is not worth the extra money to get what I need. Way too expensive. Dock, keyboard, mini display port accessories, microSD and USB 3.0 hub would carry me well over $2,000.

By: David Farris

David Farris — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 20:52:00 +0000

I want to use it for producing, being productive. I can’t do that with the “Do you think I am still pretty?” bunch.

By: Rikikrik

Rikikrik — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 14:15:00 +0000

Typical that mr. Amobi should ask this question. Despite his apologies and excuses, It’s as if he cannot believe that people would want a W8 Pro. So typical. With this question he is revealing that he wil not be standing in line to buy one, since he usually critisizes Winows products.

By: Margus

Margus — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:26:00 +0000

I am replacing my current Surface Pro. I have been using only Surface for all my digital needs for 4 months (OK, plus HTC 8X) and I am really happy about it. I really can get everything done (iPad does not run Windows programs), I needed fully featured OS (do you know any other tablet, where you can play touch-Civilization 5 or use Photoshop?) and I wanted all of that in light touch form. The only thing was Surface for me, although I was very happy with my Vaio Z before that. Reason to switch is more disk space – 128GB tends to be too little, I will probably go for 512GB. Then it will be a 100% perfect companion for me, right now it is 95%.

By: colphoenix

colphoenix — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 07:25:00 +0000

In reply to TCC. I just use my Clear Voyager with my Surface...