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Thanks. Very good question. I do not know. When I attempted to begin using Bitlocker on the Surface I was expecting the same dialog as had occurred on the three previous occasions when I set up Bitlocker on desktops. In each case, previously, during the setup, I created a strong password and...

I only use my Surface Pro 3 when away from work/home. It obviously can be lost or stolen so I want to use Bitlocker to to prevent access to the data stored on it. When I started to install and activate Bitlocker, to my surprise, I found Bitlocker was already activated and there was even an...

Although I did not have clue about the real capability of the Surface prior to last week, I am now well aware of what it really is and that is exactly why I asked the questions above. Previously, I incorrectly perceived it as another iPad wannabe and had zero interest in it. Last week, when I...

I have to disagree. In short, yes, of course I would, assuming a "measly USB connection" (at 2 amps) is adequate for the battery. My existing laptop is a power hungry pig with a battery that outweighs the entire Surface device. A USB power supply would not be at all practical because the total...

Dave, Thank you very much for that very comprehensive response to my questions. Overall, from what you said, I think the Surface pro might very well be what I want. I am dissappointed it requires its own charger. This is probably not a nogo issue but it is dissappointing it does not use a...

Until a few days ago I paid almost no attention to any of the pad type computers. I had an oppurtunity to briefly play with a Surface in Best Buy and I realized it seemed to run a standard version of W8. If this is indeed correct, it might be a good candidate for replacing my laptop that I...