Surface Pro 3 and Spreadsheets

[BearFlag]

I compared an SP3 side by side with a Y2P. I had a touch more space sideways (obviously since the Y2P is wider) but more space vertically on the SP3. Hope that helps a bit?

This is the exact scenario I was wondering about: SP3 vs Y2P for Excel. I realize that you have less space horizontally and more space vertically because of the aspect ratio, but at same zoom level in both machines do the values appear smaller to the eye on the SP3 vs the Y2P?

 

[ZorroZ21]

Ghengis,

I am a geophysicist/geologist/engineer earth scientist, and place very serious demands upon my SP3, including Excel spreadsheets with VBA macros, Python to VBA, Matlab, brute force Assembly modules, Java applets to access databases of seismic and electronic measurements, and also handle a quarry-load of administrative tasks with Outlook mail, VNC connections, VPN connections, and PowerPoint. Also, some of these systems and databases are old or home brew.

Since I do 3D forward modeling, speed and efficiency of computing and graphics is very important. Otherwise, I could not afford to do "what if" analysis, because computer iterations would be slower than the cognitive experimentation and exploration.

I use 64-bit Office 2013, but 32-bit would work just as well, or maybe even faster, in the non-communication number crunching.

Sluggish behavior on some machines is most often because of TSR (terminate-and-stay-resident) programs (services) are designed or deployed inefficiently - or unnecessarily.

I not only did all my work on a Surface Pro 3 i7 512 + 128GB microSD, with Windows 8.1, but I now do it with an experimental Windows 10 build.

Funny thing is, a typical gamer needs more computing power than outlined above. There are many as members of this forum, for whom I have very high regards.

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Hi,
what is the dimensione of elements in YOUR screen properties? 150% I suppose...
In this case it is too small for me, I set it to 175%...


thanks in advance

 

[sharpuser]

I use Excel at 100% zoom, and the desktop as shown. Works okay for me.

 

[jackpine]

This is the exact scenario I was wondering about: SP3 vs Y2P for Excel. I realize that you have less space horizontally and more space vertically because of the aspect ratio, but at same zoom level in both machines do the values appear smaller to the eye on the SP3 vs the Y2P?

This was months ago but luckily I took a picture of the two side by side That's a Google doc sorry, but for Excel I'm pretty sure the values were about the same size on both.

 

[drzeller]

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Hi, Sharpie,

I was wondering which calculator program you are using?

Thanks,
David

 

[sharpuser]

Some of you geeks have PM'd me asking for those RPN calculators.
Though some exist as MUI apps, I like desktop calclators best. Here are my favorites.

V41cx emulator - http://www.educalc.net/326089.page

Huge Precision with HEX - http://bretmulvey.com
(Create folder C:\Program Files\RPNCalc and extract to there. I have improved the quality of the original calculator face. Replace original file with these: https://www.dropbox.com/s/t9576sdkk8t4go2/RPNCalc.zip?dl=0 )

HP 15c Simulator - http://www.chip.de/downloads/HP-15C-Simulator_54670345.html
(Create folder in C:\Program Files\HP-15 and extract to there. Be sure to install the .ttf font file by right-clicking and choosing "Install". Switch comma to dot for the display with Alt-. )

 

[Liam2349]

If anyone's curious, my favourite calculator is Calculator+ HD in the Windows Store.