MDS
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I5 128GB 4GB with Teal keyboard to replace Pro 3 128/4
Had considered the 256GB 8GB. However, after running test on my ram usage at high loads on my Surface Pro 3 I rarely exceeded 65% ram usage. I have a 64 gig SD card installed and have yet to use it with 74 gigs left on hard drive.
Was thinking the Skylake processor would be nice for some gaming which I had not done on my Surface Pro 3 because of the heat. I have a gaming desktop for serious stuff. Still plan on gaming a little on the Surface Pro 4 and the games I'd use will be fine with 4 gig of ram.
So, using the price difference between the 128/4 and 256/8 versions to buy a Microsoft Band 2. Still came out about $50 less. Pricing for used Pros between the 128/4 and 256/8 in my area are about $200. Don't anticipate that will change with the Surface Pro 4 when I someday sell it. And the amount I loose for selling each year is worth it to me. That might change if there is a major upgrade to the Pro series.
Ordered through Amazon this time. In the past had been going through Microsoft or Best Buy. Saved the taxes and my credit card was running a special this quarter with 5% money back for Amazon orders.
I considered the Surface Book only because of the larger screen.
Had considered the 256GB 8GB. However, after running test on my ram usage at high loads on my Surface Pro 3 I rarely exceeded 65% ram usage. I have a 64 gig SD card installed and have yet to use it with 74 gigs left on hard drive.
Was thinking the Skylake processor would be nice for some gaming which I had not done on my Surface Pro 3 because of the heat. I have a gaming desktop for serious stuff. Still plan on gaming a little on the Surface Pro 4 and the games I'd use will be fine with 4 gig of ram.
So, using the price difference between the 128/4 and 256/8 versions to buy a Microsoft Band 2. Still came out about $50 less. Pricing for used Pros between the 128/4 and 256/8 in my area are about $200. Don't anticipate that will change with the Surface Pro 4 when I someday sell it. And the amount I loose for selling each year is worth it to me. That might change if there is a major upgrade to the Pro series.
Ordered through Amazon this time. In the past had been going through Microsoft or Best Buy. Saved the taxes and my credit card was running a special this quarter with 5% money back for Amazon orders.
I considered the Surface Book only because of the larger screen.
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