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  1. dstrauss

    Need USB Help With Surface Book

    OK - new problem child here. I'm using my Surface Book (i7/16gb/512gb) with the new dock. It keeps having problems with random fast disconnects/reconnects to the point that no USB devices work, but displayport is still rock solid. The immediate work around I tired was going to device manager to...
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    1920x1080 or 2560x1440 monitor?

    I've got two Acer K272HUKL (2560 x 1440 27") connected to the new dock, and it is just AWESOME. Any 2560 x 1440 is far superior to 1080. There is just no pixelization (for my old eyes) and I set the SP3 to 250% and the Acers to 150%, and all is great. If you don't want to do the dock, you can...
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    Everyone needs to get the SP4 touch cover

    Would second (third, fourth) everything here - BUT - splurge and get the fingerprint reader version - it is AWESOME - works every time (I think I've had to touch it twice I think one or two times. otherwise it is nearly as fast as my iPhone 6s Plus, and makes it a joy to password protect my SP3...
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    Protective Skin and pen holder for my Surface Pro 3

    Pen attachment with new (SP4) pens - do you think it would it be possible to glue a magnet to a "skinned" SP3 to attach the pen?
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    Surface 4 Dock with SP3?

    Mine has been working perfectly with my SP3 - connected to two 2560x1440 miniDP displays (Acer K272HUL, ecah connected to a miniDP port - dropped daisy chaining), ethernet, USB 3 HD, Logitech USB speakers, and an HP LaserJet 4000T
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    Microsoft issues apology for Surface issues

    Hogwash - the screen "staining" on the MacBook Pro has beem a problem fa long standing problem and too months for Apple to acknowledge, much less repair: Apple now performing free repairs for 'Staingate' Retina MacBook screens with anti-reflective coating issues I have ranted and complained...
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    Firmware Update 2 Dec

    My son reports his replacement i5/256gb dGPU is much more stable than the first one, but still tends to not sleep/overheat in his briefcase. I am really thinking the SB is not stable enough for general use and may have to wait for SB 2. Remember, Surface Pro wasn't stable and reliable until v3...
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    Anyone with 100% Functioning Surface Dock?

    I'm using the new dock with an SP3, with two 2K monitors attached (2560x1440) in a DP daisy chain (guess because that's what I did with the old dock and din't have a second mini-DP cable at the time). Anyway, works great so far (as he knock on his forehead - I mean wood).
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    I was loving the Surface Book, but...

    If that weren't so true, it would be hilarious...
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    Did the November 2 firmware fix your issues?

    I've been using my new dock with my old Surface Pro 3 - daisy chained (because that's how I used the old dock) and it works just fine. Maybe I won't use both ports...
  11. dstrauss

    Is it worth buying the new SP4 type cover to use on my SP3?

    Guess that's what they mean by personal choice - to me the trackpad is significantly bigger and much better - YMMV. A trade in program (say $50 credit) would be nice, but to expect a free upgrade is too much.
  12. dstrauss

    Is it worth buying the new SP4 type cover to use on my SP3?

    Just login and Windows store for now - Thurrott reports it will be open to a "MS Pay" type system in the near future - wouldn't hold my breath though.
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    SP4 Pen on SP3. Anyone try it out?

    I like the feel of the nib on the screen, but otherwise not much different for me. In fact, I thought I'd like the eraser, but having retrained myself from my Wacom days with the SP 3 pen, I like just pressing a button to erase rather than flipping it over. Latency, lag, hover distance, pressure...
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    Is it worth buying the new SP4 type cover to use on my SP3?

    I can't recommend it enough. Stiffer, less bounce, better keyboard spacing, better key travel - AND THE FINGERPRINT READER IS TO DIE FOR!
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    SP4 Type Cover arrived - does not work with SP3 Docking Station

    I've been using the Type Cover with fingerprint reader now for three days - some important observations on mine (which may lead some of you to ask for a replacement): Fingerprint reader is phenomenal - very accurate and fast (almost as fast as my iPhone 6s Plus) Magnetic strip attaches solidly...
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    Poll What do you want to buy, Surface Pro or Surface Book?

    Although I'm late to the party, I think there needs to be another choice - to upgrade accessories and sit this one out. (Caveat - technolust has me drooling over the SB i7/16gb/512gb model). There is a deep realist in me that pre-ordered the new fingerprint keyboard, pen, and dock for October...
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    Who's getting one?

    This is a REALLY tough call (especially for a serial computer buyer such as myself). IF the SPro 4 is a real CPU and GPU upgrade (come on Microsoft, spring for Iris for crying out loud), and included a second USB (Type C) port, I'd be sorely tempted. Throw in 14" in a slightly larger, bezel-less...
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    Please recommend *Urgent* Which SP3 ? Or Yoga 3 ? At.. Best Buy right now!

    I agree with everyone on the 3:2 vs 16:9 analysis. I'm sorry, but 16:9 is basically a Hollywood abomination to eliminate "black bars" above and below video media - what a crock, those bars are not a problem and I'm tired of the whiners who complain if there are bars - the real problem is the...
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    Please recommend *Urgent* Which SP3 ? Or Yoga 3 ? At.. Best Buy right now!

    This is one of the best statements about the Surface Pro that I have seen. You need to send this to Panos at Microsoft!
  20. dstrauss

    Windows 10 Preview on Surface Pro 3

    Have been following this forum on and off for a long time - do you think it will be safe to wait only a week after release before upgrading to Win 10 - or would you recommend longer?
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