This Old Dog did learn some new tricks with the help of the forum members. I am comfortable now navigating around Win 8 with or without tiles, Gmail, Explorer etc. I ordered the wedge mouse and a carrying case. The carrying case was delivered yesterday. While travelling, I can carry ipad (for the wife) and Surface Pro. The carrying case looks like man-purse which was a slightly uncomforting. But what the heck, I am too old to care. At home, we have ceramic tiles and wood floors throughout and I am afraid one of these days, I will drop the Surface Pro. Does anyone else have a protective cover or looked at getting one?