Kinda off topic for a second here guys but do any of you use your pro while it's charging? Does it continue to charge while it's being used? I'm looking to get a surface pro 2 but if the sp2 doesn't come with substantially more battery life then I'll get a surface pro. Thoughts?
The charger on the pro is actually very high voltage. I forgot how much. But they made it enough so that it can be used while its charging and still charge up fast. I used it p,ugfed up alot. When its plugged up, I usually always leave it in high performance mode. It still charges up fast despite what im doing on tablet whole its charging.
I read about the possibility that Microsoft isn't going to mark down devices any cheaper than it is now for 1st. Generation. They plan to sell it along side new models. The pro, before rr markdowns, sold more than rt models. So its going to be hard to find the crazy deals on pro like there has been for et versions on
eBay. For example I just purchased and acquired a manufacturer refurbished 64gb Surface RT for only $249. You still get the same 1ur. Warranty. Its a great device also and very surprised how then and light and snappy it is. Of course it doesn't have the horsepower like the pro bit that's the tradeoff. Od still rather have a pro bit if I only had an RT, I know od still love it. It has great battery life.
With that said, you only have 3days to go. Wait till after MS announcement to see if you want a new model or 1st. Generation. Thing is the first pro is a beast. Only drawback is battery life. With new battery cover, it will add a decent amount more battery life to device. Ove read new Haskell will give it at least 7hrs. With heavy usage. Add in battery cover and your looking at possible 10+ hours on new pro. Probably like 8-9 hours on 1st generation pro. I've gotten over 6hojrs of usage on my pro. With heady usage. No gaming. As gaming will always drain faster.
I love my current pro. I even just now took it out of its case to get that premium feel. Although thicker than RT, its still lighter and thinner than most ultra books. I have a feeling MS will surprise people come Monday. Just wait n see.