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True. But we're pretty tied into GMail, Chrome, Calendar, etc. And I do know that you can install the full Google Play store, but from what I've been reading, things sometimes get quirky (e.g. Kindle), and issues need to be dealt with (disabling auto update for some apps, etc.). I want this...

Thanks. I have considered the Fire HD, but worry that the absence of the full Google 'ecosystem' could be problematic. The price is certainly right.

I appreciate the reply. She actually does have a Kindle, and uses this when reading outdoors. But inside, she much prefers the larger screen size of the Galaxy Tablet. I looked at the older Samsung tablets, but am reluctant to spend money on a several generation old product, with an older OS...

Yeah, I was just looking into the same thing yesterday, but am glad to see this confirmation. I may just sit tight and see what happens with S3 prices, while toying around with the idea of a side-trip into the Dark Side! Thanks.

She's using to GMail and Chrome for email, browsing, etc.; how well do those work on the iPad? I understand that Safari is the default browser for Apple, but I do like the sync function for email, passwords, bookmarks, etc., that the Google ecosystem provides. She also has a Windows 7 Laptop...

Interesting - BB actually has it for $299.99 at the moment, but this is the 32gb version, with no MicroSD slot (one of the things that I prefer about most Android devices). Will have to give this some thought and see if this would be adequate for her needs. An extra $100 to get 128gb, which...

Thanks for the reply. We've been an Android/Windows only family forever. Have never owned an Apple product ever, so I'm not sure I want to start now. Nothing against Apple, but I'm in a much better position to deal with any issues in the Android world. But I am curious - what size and...

Thanks for the reply. My wife does have a separate Kindle that she uses primarily when outside, but indoors she prefers her Android tablet (bigger screen, plus access to texts and other functions). I remember being dissatisfied with the Windows Store Kindle App on my Surface; it seemed...

My wife currently uses an old 10" Galaxy Tablet, running an older version of Android. Battery life is getting poor, it's just not running well in general (despite a recent factory reset), etc. She's not happy with it, and we're planning on getting something newer/better. The Galaxy Tab S3 is...

Sorry you're having trouble. I'm guessing it's a mechanical issue, rather than a firmware/software type of problem. As I said, mine is a bit 'picky' in that I have to press the button more on the right side to get a response. So you might try pressing different sides to see if there is better...

Well, I held the power button down for 20 or so seconds, and the screen turned off, and it apparently fully rebooted (it asked for my password, and I don't have this set to be required after it 'sleeps'). And now it's back to working normally, turning on/off as it should. I don't know what...

I've had my Surface 3 (4gb/128gb version) for almost 2 years. The power button has always been a bit 'tempermental' in that I had to touch it in the middle/right side of the button to get it to respond. This morning I found that it wouldn't operate at all. Short press, long press, no...

I guess that makes sense. I would still somehow prefer an option to tweak this particular setting, but I guess it's not in the cards. I just love this thing anyway.

Thanks for the reply and info. Doesn't sound like an acceptable trade-off, unfortunately. It seems silly to have to choose between battery life and basic functionality.

Nobody? It would be nice to have access to the Graphics Control Panel.

I have a 4gb Surface 3, happily running on Windows 8.1. I have no complaints or problems, except for one issue: the screen varies in brightness according to what is being displayed. I do have the adaptive brightness turned off in Power settings, so this is not responsible. In researching this...

I've used the process shown on this page successfully with my Surface 3 (and other devices). It is for Bluray, but I think it would work for conventional DVD as well. It includes the use of Handbrake, as recommended in the posts above...

SanDisk - Ultra 128GB microSDXC Class 10 Memory Card - Gray/Red I got this one a while back and have had no problems with it.

Check this link at the AMIDuOS site: App Shortcut to Windows desktop If you run into problems let me know. Don

I will try to provide a response to this later on today or tomorrow (today's kind of busy). I forget off the top of my head, so will need to boot it up, and see if I can remember how I did it. Will get back to you with a proper answer.