SP3 as a Tablet Replacement?

[mtalinm]

3:2 is better for tablet mode, but the screen is a bit too big imho. I also have the Surface 3, which is PERFECT as a tablet. wish they sold a version with faster chip/disk and more memory. then I would make it my only machine. but MSFT will probably continue to differentiate Pro with bigger screen.

 

[jrioux]

I'm not sure if that makes sense but wanted to see if SP3 owners feel it's a good replacement as a tablet for reading.

I like using my SP3 as a tablet in my recliner, but prefer smaller machines in bed.

 

[GiGo]

The SP3 screen is a lovely screen to read on! A4 PDF's etc... display perfectly and feel natural on the screen, never tried a comic book, will have to get some and start reading more.

However I do find the SP3 a little too big for reading and I tend to grab my 7" Tab3, I have never tried to read a book on the original Surface I have, so can't comment, but the 3:2 ratio like people say is damn good for reading.

 

[MoggSquad]

Are you using an Android Emulator because the MS Store doesn't have the Marvel Unlimited App.

I've been thinking about downgrading from my SP2 512GB to the SP3 128gb version. I have a 128 gb microsd card for storing movies and games. I really want to know what the experience is like reading comics from the Marvel Unlimited app in portrait mode on the SP3? It is not a good experience on the SP2 due to the long form in portrait plus the weight. Does the SP3 feel similar to using a tablet like the ipad air? I don't use my SP2 when reading in bed because it just feels to much like a laptop versus a tablet. I'm not sure if that makes sense but wanted to see if SP3 owners feel it's a good replacement as a tablet for reading.

 

[malberttoo]

wish they sold a version with faster chip/disk and more memory. then I would make it my only machine. but MSFT will probably continue to differentiate Pro with bigger screen.

The only issue there I would think is that with a more powerful proc, you then bring heat issues.

 

[Telstar1948]

The SP3 screen is a lovely screen to read on! A4 PDF's etc... display perfectly and feel natural on the screen, never tried a comic book, will have to get some and start reading more.

However I do find the SP3 a little too big for reading and I tend to grab my 7" Tab3, I have never tried to read a book on the original Surface I have, so can't comment, but the 3:2 ratio like people say is damn good for reading.

I use my SP3 for reading all the time in landscape mode leaving the type cover attached even on my lap, legs crossed, whatever.