02-26-2016, 07:54 AM | #1 | ||
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Surface Pro vs. iPad Pro vs. Something Else?
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I'm looking to get a tablet or ultrabook/convertible laptop. What do you like & why? Long Version: In a few weeks we're going to be selling our house and likely living in a small-ish apartment until we find something to buy. That's important (for this conversation) because it means I'll probably be putting my desktop (where I do the majority of my gaming) in storage. At the same time my iPad (version 2, I think) is showing its age and I'm looking to upgrade from it, plus it's also become my kids' primary content consumption device. So, I'm in the market for some sort of device, but am having trouble parsing out what best fits my use cases. Here are those use cases:
Anyway, suggestions would be great. Oh, and my budget's probably good up to $1000 or so. |
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02-26-2016, 08:14 AM | #2 |
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
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I used to heavily recommend the Lenovo Yoga. I love the hardware(have a 900 now) and with the latest models you get decent bang for your buck, however their support is truly awful. I had an in-warranty Yoga 2 and the screen went on it. Sent it in, got it back 10 days later and it was still broken, went back and forth for a total of 40 days before they sent me a brand new 900 free of cost.
While I shouldn't complain since they basically gave me a 2 generation upgrade(and a significantly better laptop) at zero cost, I was out an in-warranty laptop for 40 days as they gave me a frustrating run around. I've started hearing similar stories from many of my customers as well. If I was buying a new laptop right now it would be a Surface Book, if I had a lower budget it would be a Surface Pro. MS is just killing it right now with their Surface line. |
02-26-2016, 10:28 AM | #3 |
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Location: Utah
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Love my Surface and I have a Pro 3, and it is a solid machine.
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02-26-2016, 10:38 AM | #4 |
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I have a Surface Pro 4. It's definitely had its problems (the "sleep mode" issue), but I think the latest update has solved it. Or at least seemed to. With that fixed, I'd highly recommend the Surface Pro 4. It's an actual computer, as compared to an iPad Pro (which runs iOS rather than OSX). Also the screen is a bit smaller than an iPad Pro - which would make it easier to use as a tablet, I would think.
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02-26-2016, 10:46 AM | #5 |
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Location: CT via PA via CA via PA
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I got a Surface Pro 4 at release (traded in my SP2 for a gigantic discount). I love the machine. Love it. Best laptop I have ever owned.
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02-26-2016, 11:37 AM | #6 |
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: High and outside
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I have a Surface Pro 3 and really like it. Real Windows and Steam are hard to compete with. I have an Arc Touch mouse that I use rather than the pen most of the time.
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02-28-2016, 07:33 AM | #7 |
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Location: Chicagoland
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Bump for additional thoughts?
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02-28-2016, 08:59 AM | #8 |
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Since you asked- and the timing is good- I'll mention the Macbook Pro. Just purchased a virtually new unit (13.3" Retina MacBook 2015 with El Capitan and 256 GB SSD for $1000 on EBay). The same unit can be purchased new from Apple for ~$1,400, or refurbished with a 1 year warranty for ~$1200. Been a PC guy my whole life (I'm 45), but own an iPhone 6S+ after having a 4S, and then an android (HTC One M7) for 2 years in between. Bought the Macbook to do some XCode/Swift programming, but the speed, weight- 3.5 lbs, battery life (better than 10 hours) and retina display are truly impressive. The OS is taking some getting use to- but after 48 hours I am already seeing some benefits over Windows. Still love my PC- but this is an impressive piece of hardware. I really wanted a Surface Book- and I understand they are truly stunning, but this is the first time price shopping has led me to Apple. Haters gonna hate- but there is no need for it; both offer great options. Unless you're heavy into gaming- or morally opposed to Apple and/or it's OS, the Macbook should be on your short list. Last edited by BigPapi : 02-28-2016 at 09:03 AM. |
04-01-2017, 09:55 AM | #9 |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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I'm considering the surface pro 4 and have some questions. My primary gaming would be text sims, CiV6 and possible other strategy games.
Would the i5 and 8gb of ram be enough? Is there a big advantage to the 2016 version vs the 2014? Would I be better off getting a 2-1 laptop for less money if I like my iPad for tablet gaming? If I get a laptop should I be worry about one with only an integrated graphics card?
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04-02-2017, 04:43 PM | #11 |
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I have the SP4. I like it fine.
In all honesty, though, I have been highly interested in upgrading to the Dell XPS13 or 15. |
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