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Here is an MR post on it, re the RAM question. Problem is when we wish to use tablet apps (Metro), and for those that would consider replacing an iPad with an SP3, the apps aren't there

I went to the Microsoft Store today. They had four Surface 3's to try out. I tried the base 2GB/64GB version.

- The tablet is light and very well build. Feels high quality.
- Screen was beautiful. Nice resolutions, colors, clarity, etc.
- Programs loaded FAST... It was like using a high-end laptop.

I loaded Word, Excel, Powerpoint (All with documents in each), IE, and the Photos app... I opened three different web pages in IE. I was able to task switch instantly... I windowed Excel and Word.... Highlighted and dragged info from one to another. No problem, no slowdown...

Again, this was on the base model with 2GB of RAM...

I walked away VERY IMPRESSED.

I currently use an iPhone 6+, iPad Air, 27" iMac, and more.... Since Tim decided to drop iPhoto and Aperture, I was forced to move my entire photo library to Lightroom... Now I have no real hook to keep me on an Apple platform... I have tried using Lightroom mobile on my iPad and it is just to limiting and frustrating... But I can EASILY see me using the Surface 3 to run the full version of Lightroom and just merge the library's when I am home...

I also tried the Pen and loved it....

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From: "Kris Murray krismurray@gmail.com [iPad]" <iPad@yahoogroups.com>
To: "iPad@yahoogroups.com" <iPad@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, 2 April 2015 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: [iPad] New Microsoft Surface 3 Matches iPad with $499 Price Tag - NBC News.com

From what I read it's through their App Store or not at all. But it is an atom x86 cpu so that's good. Assuming the atom works as well on paper as in real life.

~KLM

\\ "Antisocial behavior is a trait of intelligence in a world full of conformists" ~Nikola Tesla //

On Apr 1, 2015, at 12:15 PM, Tony tdale@xtra.co.nz [iPad] <iPad@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

4GB will be fine on Windows.

Yes, two different markets, but if its a tablet and a laptop, and at same price pint as my iPad Air 128, then it makes for a very good buy. The issue is can I get the apps I use, on Windows Metro or not? I feel their app store is still very light.. If that issue wasn't the case, it would be a highly capable, and versatile device, with no price too high issues

From: "Kris Murray krismurray@gmail.com [iPad]" <iPad@yahoogroups.com>
To: "iPad@yahoogroups.com" <iPad@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, 2 April 2015 3:01 AM
Subject: Re: [iPad] New Microsoft Surface 3 Matches iPad with $499 Price Tag - NBC News.com

They are after two different markets. They don't really compete. But that said. Are you sure that's enough ram for windows?

~KLM
\\ "Antisocial behavior is a trait of intelligence in a world full of conformists" ~Nikola Tesla //

On Mar 31, 2015, at 9:52 PM, Tony tdale@xtra.co.nz [iPad] <iPad@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

And far superior to an iPad as it's not restricted it's a fell computer

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On 1/04/2015, at 3:21 pm, Kris Murray krismurray@gmail...com [iPad] <iPad@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

New Microsoft Surface 3 Matches iPad with $499 Price Tag - NBC News.com

http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/gadgets/new-microsoft-surface-3-matches-ipad-499-price-tag-n333236

New Microsoft Surface 3 Matches iPad with $499 Price Tag

Microsoft announced the Surface 3 on Tuesday, a lighter, cheaper alternative to its Surface Pro 3, which was released last year. Unlike Microsoft's other non-Pro tablets, this one will run a full version of Windows 8.1. And its price point puts it squarely in competition with the iPad Air 2 — both start at $499.

Microsoft

Microsoft touts the device's bright detachable keyboard, kickstand, Surface Pen and 10-hour battery life as a reason to use the Surface 3 as both a tablet and laptop. It comes with Windows 8.1, with a full upgrade to Windows 10 when the new operating system is released. The Surface 3 also comes with a year subscription to Office 365, which gives users access to online storage, Skype calls, and programs like Word, Excel and PowerPoint. While less powerful than the Surface Pro 3 ($799), the Surface 3's lower price tag could entice some people who would otherwise have purchased an iPad. The Surface 3 is available for pre-order now and ships May 5 in the United States.