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Interesting. That's been my solution too. Using an ancient (2009) MS BT "Notebook Mouse 5000", works fine with the SP2. Never could get the mouse to work with other OS. The only problem with it is the way it chews up AAA batteries. The Type Cover 2 touchpad is not a joy to use. It's...

My oh my, a sore subject indeed. Just a few minutes ago, typing in a comment on this very forum, all of a sudden the cursor disappears, though I can still enter characters, hard to tell where that will happen. Now I'm not the world's best typist, well, actually I'm lousy at it. But such...

Reading so many posts on the subject, it begins to impress that "misdelivered" merchandise is not a rarity, and often enough a harrowing experience for buyers. Therefore when ordering expensive items on-line, it is best to adopt a a firm policy of carefully specifying delivery conditions for...

Simple. Updates, particularly FW, have not always proven benign. The famous Dec 10 FW update is a case in point. Hence the advice to not automatically apply updates until shown to be safe. Actually this has been my policy for a long time, with diverse OS/platforms. Comes under the heading...

Leaving packages with neighbors isn't a big deal, if that's what you requested. Of course, then you'd arranged that with your neighbor, and unlikely there's a problem. Dropping your package somewhere without your permission may be "at the driver's discretion", but it still seems at best...

Interesting. Just double-checked Windows update history, and AFAICT the WiFi driver (Marvell) has not been updated. The driver is dated 2013-09-19, version 14.69.24044.150, and yes, the driver seems wobbly to say the least (disconnections for no reason, etc.). If the 160 version isn't better...

I have to agree with benjitek re: blocking the vents or "insulating" the computer's surface reduces cooling by convection or radiation from the shell of the computer, which doesn't seem optimum for the computer's health. In common with other devices, metal construction may be part of the...

I'd expect that your "virgin" SP2 would receive Windows Updates once that's set up. Seems by default updates are automatically downloaded and installed, but as many point out, probably better to set Updates to notify you, but not download or install until you've reviewed what is offered...

Well, nobody says things are going to work consistently re: settings one way vs. another. Why have one way to do a task when we can create 20 variations on the theme? Getting it done is the important part. I strive to avoid having too many rules about anything, including running on battery...

Depends on the item. In the US, pharmaceutical suppliers routinely ship prescribed drugs via UPS, etc., directly to patients, including Schedule II products, like opioids. A signature is required by federal law. OK, whether to leave a package on the porch may be "discretionary" when the...

FWIW I'm on my second SP2, I've noticed differences in rendering. The first SP2 was claimed by the Dec10 FW, but despite erratic behavior, the display was "crisper", text a little easier to read, compared to the 2nd unit. The new one has been more stable, not heating up like a small furnace...

For a mail box, that's true. But the SP2 wasn't mailed. No, the buyer paid to have the purchase transported by a "public carrier" (UPS, FedEx, et. al.) government-licensed to deliver the object to the buyer. Unless instructed otherwise by the purchaser, the delivery of the item is supposed to...

So it appears, sometimes MS hits the nail right on the head, sometimes they just smash their thumb(s).

That seems rather strange. After I got my current SP2 about two weeks ago, there were a ton of updates. Every day there is some kind of update, if only the daily Defender edition. If your SP2 is out-of-box new, the OS, drivers, etc. were installed (or as old as) August 2013. Check the age of...

Yes but I can empathize with macmee on this one. I've had very similar experience, with UPS or FedEx leaving the computer they were suppose to hand to me (or someone in the office) in person, sitting in the hallway. In one instance the package was there for hours, I only knew about it because...

The only thing I can think of is that the update is being sent in pieces to your SP2. This kind of "delivery" has been reported with prior FW updates. My SP2 did get the Jan 18 update in a single chunk, but unfortunately Windows Update History didn't show me how big the blob was. If that's...

Of course, it's hard to know how much a "lemon" your SP2 may be, but your description doesn't seem to be far different than what I see on my SP2. Naturally, people vary re: sensitivity to screen flicker and the like. I notice the SP2 has a slight flicker but it has also been visible in other...

I've seen it do that too, but it hasn't been all that bothersome. Actually, the brightness will "creep" up or down in small increments, like it's trying to find the right level. If brightness is changing up and down in quick succession it begins to look "unstable", one step brighter, two steps...