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Hi again. I have been looking through past threads and can't find an answer so far. How much space does a backup of the SP3 require? I am wanting to buy a micro sd to backup to and also save some movies and music. I only have about 12gb of stuff right now that I want to save so not sure if a...

I really want to, but too reliant on my SP3 right now. The MS preview video I saw today suggested that you do it on a "secondary PC" as it will certainly have "rough edges" for a while. Not gonna put that on my baby quite yet. :)

Windows 10 is coming! The initial videos are showing some cool enhancements like the addition of the start menu and the ability to manipulate Metro apps in sizable/movable windows on the desktop. Yay! Thoughts?????

So, I just watched the tech preview for Windows10......no 9....who knew?? Anyways, it looks like the first 2 things they talk about are the addition of the start menu and the ability to drive Metro apps in windows on the desktop. HURRAY!! Well, until then--and it's gonna be a while--I'm gonna...

My i7 256 SP3 is my whole system--desktop, laptop, and tablet. Since I bought some 3rd party software that allows me to configure the start menu, Windows key, and allows me to run Metro apps in Windows on my desktop, I almost never use the Metro Ui. Except for note taking with the pen, I...

Yes, it looks encouraging that Windows9 will bring back the start menu. Looks like they may be officially announcing it on Sept. 30. However, it will probably be a year before it comes to consumers. Plus, it looks like it also has a very Modern UI look to it, so I hope I will be able to...

Thanks for the info. This looks very close, but it doesn't look like it gives you the ability to run your Modern apps in windows while remaining on the desktop OR the ability to tweak the physical Windows button on the SP3 to not take you to the Modern UI. That was just from looking at the...

Damn. You may have had one of the only units that do that. Although, I have not seen a restore process so could be something unique to that. Still, it is very odd to me that there would be the capacity to illuminate the Windows key and it only happening during a restore. Anyone else see the...

Yes! Pics please. Also, more info about the "illuminated unit". :)

Yes, I'm one of those users who likes to live in the desktop mode as mush as possible on my SP3 so Start8 and ModernMix have really changed things for me. I just installed them yesterday and can't relay what a happy difference it makes. :) My desktop rocks!!!

Interesting! REALLY?! I have an i7 256 and the Windows key has never illuminated on my unit. Also, no videos that I have seen show the Windows button lighting up. This may be something new in manufacturing. What model do you have? Does it light up all the time? I'll be interested to hear...

I have had my i7 256gb since it's US release. I had some issues in the beginning with the fan coming on at odd times and it running very warm. I never had it shut down or get the thermometer error that some did. Through a few of my own tweaks and the few firmware updates that have been...

Thanks for the info! This looks interesting for the more "forward" thinking user as it definitely has a Metro/Modern UI feel to it. I can definitely see Windows9 going in that direction. I personally am enjoying the "old school" comfort of the older start menu's that Start8 offers. (Ugh, he...

Hi everyone! I just wanted to pass along some info that I received in a thread that has dramatically enhanced how I use Windows 8.1 on my SP3. It is a program called Start8 and you can download a 30day free trial from the Stardock website or CNET. Anyway, it allows you to configure the start...

Thanks so much for sharing this! I went and tried the free version and wasn't even done setting it up before I knew that I wanted this forever and went and spent 7.99 for the bundle of Start8 and ModernMix from the Stardock website which allows you to run the Metro apps in smaller windows in...

Thanks for your thoughts, GreyFox. I was starting to feel alone in my advice. :)

Good to know, Aegeas. I haven't even installed Chrome since I read about the battery issues before purchasing my SP3 and I typically use Firefox. Do you know what it uses? I never get the fan streaming Netflix and that is what I always use.

Hi there. I'm an i7, 256 owner and have been very sensitive (perhaps overly so) to when my fan has been coming on. In all of my experience, it only comes on when my cpu usage is sustained around 25% or more. Or, I have one art program that uses the GPU rather than the CPU, and it can cause...

I like this idea. :) I have a tiny bag of 3 nibs ready for immediate international shipping!! Just send me your shiny new pen. :)

My advice stands Delta, and I am certainly not trying to scare anyone. Personally, I would NEVER keep a device that is giving me an electrical charge. There have been several posts about this issue, at least here in the US, and MS will immediately replace the unit if someone is experiencing...