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I have a Surface Pro on which I have installed Office 2010 (it's the version I need for work so has to be 2010). When I am typing in Word it seems like approx. once a minute the computer has to think about something for a couple of seconds and any characters I am typing get missed. The swirly...

I took a bit of time rearranging the tiles, removing the ones I didn't want and grouping the rest into a sensible order, and putting the ones I am likely to use the most at the front (but leaving some slots for future ones). A small thing but it has improved my experience already.

You can use the Surface to type in your lap. Period. On my current business trip I have done so in a hotel lobby, waiting for flights, even having a meeting in the back of a taxi. I cannot understand anyone who is unable to use it in this way. And that's completely excluding using it perfectly...

This is the DVD/Blu-Ray drive I bought. It has been superb and works flawlessly with the Surface Pro (and with surprisingly little additional drain on the battery): Plextor PX-B120U External Slim Blu-ray Player: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

After several days of heavy use (I got my Surface Pro last Thursday, started a business trip on Saturday and have been using the Pro constantly) I can confirm that I am consistently getting ~6 hours battery life (the battery estimate has suggested up to 8hrs and, on one memorable occasion, 10.5...

I really want one too. Unfortunately it is a well known law of physics that only Jack Bauer can carry a man bag and not look gay. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNUC8XMpgsg

I used the same as the shipping address. It seemed to work okay. If that had failed apparently there are ways round this - Netpay and others that would provide a US billing address.

It comes with US two pin plug. I just use a standard travel adaptor and it charges fine.

I am also getting this kind of battery life. Agreed it may be because it's new and I have mostly been using just internet and Office, but at the moment it's battery life has been quite excellent. I have prob had screen at about 35 - 40% brightness.

I couldn't disagree more. I have been using the Pro for a couple of days and I am finding it excellent as either a laptop or a tablet. I'm not sure in what way as an ultrabook or tablet you find it 'mediocre' - can you expand on that? Have you used one?

I am having the same problem with Baldurs gate 2 - most irritating is that it was working fine, then changed, so I think it should be a simple fix in theory. The compatibility troubleshooter is not fixing it.

Bundlebox is a service that provides people outside the US with a US mailing address so products only available in the US can be purchased. They give you a personal US address which the package is delivered to, then they forward the package on for you and arrange for import taxes to be paid. I...

I thought that might be the case but I'll keep checking. :)

Thanks - will try this.

I fully charged my Surface Pro and decided to read a Word doc in bed. As the room is pretty dark I put it on lowest brightness. After 10 mins I wondered what this usage would give me (by the battery indicator estimate) as a 'best case' scenario. It is offering a remaining 7hrs 30mins. That has...

Yes, MS Store. Have been playing all day. I can't understand any negative comments about this. It's so fast, the screen is amazing and it plays with all my old hardware without a hitch. And the battery has been lasting fine - on lowish (but perfectly fine) brightness working in Office it was...

I think the PowerGorilla team are working on an adaptor for the Surface. PowerGorilla powers any laptop.

I did - arranged it all through Bundlebox. I'll check how much (think it was approx £80)

It's had a long journey to my home in UK. All I can say is wow...

Do you think MS Defender is adequate for normal usage? Or would you use a third party?