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So, I am just figuring out an issue that I've been experiencing today and I think this may be affecting others. I happened to be sitting right next to my SP3 8gb Ram, 256, i7 and working at me desktop. The SP3 had no programs running at all and had just booted up from being shut off for a few...

I am 100% experiencing this same issue. I can leave the unit sitting with nothing else running, 0-1% CPU usage and it is nice and cool. The first time it happened I was sitting working on my desktop with it right beside me. I heard the fan come on, felt it and sure enough it was very warm...

So, now that the i7's have been released and people have had time to play and compare them, can anyone give me a good comparison of how the 8gb versions of the i5 and i7 perform? Surely one of you out there have spent time with both units??? I am coming from a Surface Pro 1, which I loved...

I can now confirm the tracking on the UPS website and it is due to arrive tomorrow. :)

I ordered mine from MSstore online, so to clarify, I went to microsoftstore.com and logged into my account to see that it had the tracking number now. It has only said "backordered" until an hour or so ago. I now have the ability to track the ups shipment. They are on their way, my loves! :)

Got my tracking number! :) It doesn't give any detailed info on the ups website yet. But, I'm stoked!!! It is enroute! :)

Hi Megan. I might be able to give some insight as I am a graphic design college student, owner of the original Surface Pro and have had the SP3 256gb i7 model now for a week. I LOVE my original Surface Pro--it had made this Apple fanboy a believer in Microsoft again. I bought it in January...

I've been checking the MS store hoping to see that my dock has a tracking number, but alas, not yet. I'm so looking forward to using it. I had been using a usb/ethernet hub and plugging in speakers and monitor to my SP1. It was very annoying to plug and unplug everything and I believe...

Hello all. Just thought I'd share my experience with my 256/i7 yesterday. I've been comparing it with my SP1. The updates installed without a hitch for me. The SP3 did get very warm and the fan did ramp up to its highest speed. I feel that the fan has maybe 2 or 3 levels. I only really...

Damn. Super pissed to say, my SP3 256gb i7 is having the same issues. It will go to limited or no connectivity after going to sleep--with or without the type cover attached. All updates have been installed. I thought these issues had been addressed in updates but i guess not. Hmmmm. This...

Regardless of what use people have for the pen loop, it should be universally provided with the Type Cover and I didn't receive it that way. Personally, I will 100% be using the pen loop, so I'm a little angry I didn't get it with the product as I should have. Plus, others should know that it...

I am anxious to see your video of this! And, thanks so much for taking the time. This will be very helpful info to me and many others. Thanks! :)

Hello to all the lovelies in this forum. :) I just wanted to pass along the fact that I received my new SP3 this week along with the new black Type Cover (LOVE THEM BOTH!!!) and the pen loop attachment was not included. I had watched several unboxings on YouTube and knew what to expect and...

Hi gang. :) Well, I received it.......and, I LOVE her!!!! (Yes, it's a "she") Still trying to assess things and will have to give a more lengthy review once I have had more time with her. She is a beast and preliminary comparisons between her and my SP1 prove her to be faster in all regards...

Yes, the Microsoft store will definitely honor the discounts. Even Best Buy will match Microsoft's discounts if you can prove you're a student. And, from everything I'm hearing, the i5 8gb RAM should be more than enough to handle your needs. I have the i7 coming today as I am a graphic design...

I did go ahead and opt for the i7 from the online store with student discount AND my states no tax weekend. It gets here tomorrow and am like a giddy schoolgirl. :) I know it's not right for all, but HOPING it's just right for my needs over the next 2 years. I will only be able to compare...

I look forward to seeing this. :) Thanks!

With respect to everyone who is posting, can we please stay on topic? I'm sold on the SP3. There are other threads to talk about why or why not you want an SP3. If you don't like it, that's cool. I'm really just wanting to hear about which 8gb RAM processor to get for my needs. Thanks! ;)

Again, thanks everyone for their input. For myself, I'm not going to be doing much, if any, hardcore 3d rendering--I don't think. Will the throttling issues affect me in the Adobe CC programs, is my big question. From what I'm starting to gather, I don't think it will. Possibly in Premiere...

Totally. I just posted a separate thread asking that question specifically, so maybe we will get some answers from there as well. Now back to the BIG question.....i5 or i7???? :) I'm leaning i7 but still gonna hold out for a little more info to come in. I'm oddly having fun researching and...