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    Poll What SP3 did you buy/order

    Went to PCWorld, they are only stocking for the moment the i3 (also display model) and the i5 4GB. I was able to order my i5 8GB in store via business part. I have to go back in store later to get it credited to get £100 voucher. John Lewis don't sell the i5 8GB at all but have models in stores...
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    Mouse. Less battery drain Blu-tooth or Wireless

    Now I am not debating which is better here I am in looking for a mouse to go with the sp3 and to make my mind up I want some info. I use wireless as 1) I hate wires, 2) hate plugging in and out. Currently using Logitech 602 for gaming and for the sp3 im looking at Logitech m545, small cheap and...
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    Poll What SP3 did you buy/order

    timely bump on this me thinks.
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    Surface Pro 3 MicroSD Card

    try this. open desktop (old windows) file explorer, find libraries, select pictures, right click - select properties, click add and select SD card. think that should do it.
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    SP3 Wakes Itself Up

    disable blu tooth if you haven't already. found this as well again if you haven't tried Go to the Control Panel from the Settings charm on the Desktop Click or tap Uninstall Programs Click or tap add or remove Windows features Uncheck Hyper-V Restart your Surface Pro 3 original link may help...
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    Share your wallpapers

    The other day I was going to be a tad rude and ask for the new windows logo not the legacy one hehe. But here you are you've gone and now done it!!!!! WELL Done and thank you........ PS I like cats.
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    Waiting for SP3...

    reading all this, this is why i'm going to store to pick it up on the day. Plus I got option to take it out of the box there and then to check for dead pixels and the like ;) Are any of us going to sleep tonight!
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    Has anybody formatted SSD and clean installed Win 8.1?

    Cheers GreyFox7 for reply. Now im curious what the guys have done when they reformated drives. My reasoning is I read somewhere that to get instant turn on (my alienware is 1 - 1.5 seconds for example) from a shutdown state you need a partition that dumps cpu core/drivers etc in. I am guessing...
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    SP3 Keyboard Colour Poll

    Yes I was going to mention that as another reason for purple. I can't believe black is the top choice so far. But then again I can ;)
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    UK launch of Surface Pro 3 soon

    can you get ms complete a) in uk and b) if you buy device from somewhere that isn't MS?
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    Microsoft Store staff have no clue...

    its not plastic. Its hollow and made of magnesium or aluminium I think. I'm sure I've seen a video somewhere. ow here it is Also if you want to tilt it closer to you just get some sticky pads for back of base. you can get very thin to chunky.
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    UK launch of Surface Pro 3 soon

    I know and its the one im interested in. question does the sp3 come with 2 years warranty or 1 if you don't buy from MS Store? Tried MS Store but there flat out. wonder why, anything exciting happening hehe.
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    UK launch of Surface Pro 3 soon

    UK - John Lewis web site showing SP3 now. http://www.johnlewis.com/electricals/ipad-tablets/microsoft-surface/surface+pro+3=tablettype-tablets-6000095046/c7000013149?intcmp=hp_he_2_surface_x270814 They offer 3 years warranty and if you want uplift to accidental (which ive seen recommended a lot...
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    Has anybody formatted SSD and clean installed Win 8.1?

    just for others can someone do a grab of the partitions on a sp3. don't think it maters which one. for example my alienware I have all these and for the ones who have erased and started again what it looks like after.
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    How do ya'll view this forum?

    im pure MS, and thus use modern ui IE.
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    Poll What SP3 did you buy/order

    After 3 months watching youtubes, reading articles and viewing websites such as this one I'm still working on which model to actually buy. Its either i3 (very cheap and powerful) or probably more likely it will be the i5 with 8GB to allow me to load the more memory hungry programs such as...
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    Should I get i3 , i5 or i7

    ok ive done tests. using powerdvd ultra watching dvd, mpeg movie file and blu-ray disk. on my 2nd gen i3 pc. max 8% cpu. max mem 1.7GB same again for 2 metro ie simultaneous YouTube vids same again for web and Netflix. All highest settings. No slowdowns, pauses or hiccups. cpu around 1.5Ghz. No...
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    Waiting for SP3...

    I just watched the launch press video again. I remember watching it live and the wow moments. there still there for me. Cant believe how quick 3 months has gone by. I wanted to order mine thinking that the i5 early release like usa had would happen here say July but ms said no. I said who would...
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    Surface Pro 3 Accessories

    for uk here is a folding 3 pin plug which I am fairly convinced will work with sp3. http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/12m-folding-thin-plug-power-lead-with-figure-of-8-connector-black-n48ce this is great for bags or pockets when carrying the charger.
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    Surface Pro 3 Accessories

    for uk ive been looking at these cases. I like thin and portable. no power or mouse holder. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00M43LWXU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE or this for a security strap to stop snatch and grab...
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