macmee
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Some first initial reactions I have using this thing:
1. Kick stand is vastly improved but I feel like I'm going to break it or gradually wear it out because of how much resistance it has, this time around I purchased extended warranty though so I'm not overly alarmed.
2. (most alarming) For whatever reason I'm noticing considerable delay with UI, particularly in IE, as if its dropping/stuttery frames. I have no idea why this is happening but I'm not able to replicate this problem on the sp2.
3. The larger screen is a huge luxury but is bitter sweet because the device now seems top heavy, I think the trade off is worth it though because of how lighter the device is over the sp2.
4. There is significant heat in the top right and the fan came on during initial setup, this was somewhat alarming but hopefully battery life remains greater than or at least equal to the i5 sp2.
5. when the screen is black, applying light pressure around the screen creates a ripple effect on the screen, I'm not sure if I should be alarmed or not.
6. Are they using a different technology for the screen this time around? The resolution is beautiful and I love the aspect ratio as I am a previous iPad user but it seems like there's a yellowish tint to everything.
7. Did Microsoft remove power modes? I can't seem to change mine any longer.
8. Loving the new type cover (especially the trackpad) but I see what folks were saying about it being flimsy. Unsure as to whether or not this is a dealbreaker for me yet but I doubt I'll be using the type cover very often anyway.
9. I've already hit the windows key accidentally a few times, but given that the aspect ratio is now 4:3, I anticipate me using the device in portrait more often so I don't foresee this being an issue.
10. Pretty bummed that I can't use my battery cover
10. Does anyone know if there's a spot to store the stylus on this device? That'll probably be the first thing I Google (answer: a sticker came with the keyboard that you literally tape to the back hand side of the keyboard, this holds the stylus. I am not sure I'm comfortable with this being a sticker although it seems to be gripping to the keyboard fabric quite well).
11. When the device is off (atleast the screen anyway), the keyboard randomly lights up every few minutes. I'm not sure if the device is therefore crashing every few minutes or not but this is strange behaviour.
1. Kick stand is vastly improved but I feel like I'm going to break it or gradually wear it out because of how much resistance it has, this time around I purchased extended warranty though so I'm not overly alarmed.
2. (most alarming) For whatever reason I'm noticing considerable delay with UI, particularly in IE, as if its dropping/stuttery frames. I have no idea why this is happening but I'm not able to replicate this problem on the sp2.
3. The larger screen is a huge luxury but is bitter sweet because the device now seems top heavy, I think the trade off is worth it though because of how lighter the device is over the sp2.
4. There is significant heat in the top right and the fan came on during initial setup, this was somewhat alarming but hopefully battery life remains greater than or at least equal to the i5 sp2.
5. when the screen is black, applying light pressure around the screen creates a ripple effect on the screen, I'm not sure if I should be alarmed or not.
6. Are they using a different technology for the screen this time around? The resolution is beautiful and I love the aspect ratio as I am a previous iPad user but it seems like there's a yellowish tint to everything.
7. Did Microsoft remove power modes? I can't seem to change mine any longer.
8. Loving the new type cover (especially the trackpad) but I see what folks were saying about it being flimsy. Unsure as to whether or not this is a dealbreaker for me yet but I doubt I'll be using the type cover very often anyway.
9. I've already hit the windows key accidentally a few times, but given that the aspect ratio is now 4:3, I anticipate me using the device in portrait more often so I don't foresee this being an issue.
10. Pretty bummed that I can't use my battery cover
10. Does anyone know if there's a spot to store the stylus on this device? That'll probably be the first thing I Google (answer: a sticker came with the keyboard that you literally tape to the back hand side of the keyboard, this holds the stylus. I am not sure I'm comfortable with this being a sticker although it seems to be gripping to the keyboard fabric quite well).
11. When the device is off (atleast the screen anyway), the keyboard randomly lights up every few minutes. I'm not sure if the device is therefore crashing every few minutes or not but this is strange behaviour.
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