To Be SP3 Owners
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TeknoBlast
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I kind of hate that they have released an i7 version, simply because I'm a sucker for getting the top version even if I don't really need it
I'm the same way.
demandarin
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Thanks for the comparison links. Looked at all the others also. IMO, for my needs, the i7 doesn't have a big clear cut advantage over i5. Even the gpu differences are negligible. I'm leaning more on an i5 version now.
The only thing that gets me is the possible Broadwell bump in a few months. Migjt be smart to wait and see. My pro1 has worked great for me so far. If the bump to next generation broadwell comes, it will likely ne right before Christmas. I just hope I can hold out that long to see.
When I got my pro1, it was only a month later pro2 was announced and released. Plus I was past my return period. I stayed up on tech news and pro2 announcement came out of nowhere so suddenly. So ill be damned if they get me like that again..haha
Pro3 is a sexy machine. Truly amazing how its same thickness as an iPhone 5, yet a full fledged PC. My b-day coming up and I really want a pro3. We will see how long I hold out for. Anxious to see reviews and performance benchmarks once this gets in the masses hands. Plus once Anandtech does a full blown review of it.
EMINENT
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I was close to doing the pre-order, but now i'm glad I didn't.
Although i'd like an i7, I don't see the need for it. Especially if they plan on releasing Broadwell towards the end of the yr. It'd be money spent wasted for little return when resold.
I might just get the i5, 128 if I can't wait. Probably even consider i3 since I plan on turning around and getting the upgraded one in 6-12 mos. I'll save some money now and splurge for the big boy when they can deliver an i7w/HD5000 that's fanless, thinner, lighter, and longer battery than 9hrs.
Although i'd like an i7, I don't see the need for it. Especially if they plan on releasing Broadwell towards the end of the yr. It'd be money spent wasted for little return when resold.
I might just get the i5, 128 if I can't wait. Probably even consider i3 since I plan on turning around and getting the upgraded one in 6-12 mos. I'll save some money now and splurge for the big boy when they can deliver an i7w/HD5000 that's fanless, thinner, lighter, and longer battery than 9hrs.
I decided to just stick with my pre-order of an i5. The i7 is probably only gonna make a difference in performance if I use certain programs that require much more processing power. The HD5000 isn't that much of a jump from the HD4400 either so that's that. I know people are talking about Broadwell being right around the corner and all but I think I'll just go with the i5.
Trackzilla
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ordered the i5 128 & purple type cover (wanted a color that not everyone would have). I've been trying to find a case for it, but of course it's too new...I'm hoping for something like the Incipio Capture in a Surface3 size...
My unit will be for concert audio system control, so it'll have a more interesting & dangerous life than your average office living machine
Related: if Microsoft is interested in advertising concept, little could thumb a nose at those who believe the other OS rule media & fun as effectively as showing a Surface controlling an entirely Windows based pro concert system, with capabilites other systems cant equal and software that runs ONLY in Windows...happy to demo that any time
My unit will be for concert audio system control, so it'll have a more interesting & dangerous life than your average office living machine
Related: if Microsoft is interested in advertising concept, little could thumb a nose at those who believe the other OS rule media & fun as effectively as showing a Surface controlling an entirely Windows based pro concert system, with capabilites other systems cant equal and software that runs ONLY in Windows...happy to demo that any time
bamaster
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Bumping this question. I haven't heard about OneDrive with the SP3 yet. Any thoughts?
None of the reviewers mentioned it and Panos didn't say anything at the Keynote, so I doubt this round has the offer. Officially we'll need to wait until someone receives a shipping unit.
wookiee2cu
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Sorry I'm not a huge hardware techie, but what are the advantages of the broadwell over the haswell? I did a quick search and all I really saw was a claim for a 40% gpu performance increase. I would be using this for photoshop, VPN into work computer, email websurfing, microsoft office and that's about it, no gaming. Would I really notice the difference for what I intend to do or does it really only benefit gaming? Again sorry, not a huge techie.
Sure enough...I ordered a red one on the first day of pre-orders....in fact, just an hour or so after it was opened up. Your message prompted me to check and the type cover says backordered whereas the Pro is "In process". Can others that ordered different colors please check and see if this is unique to red or if it is true for all type covers?
Hopefully, they get it sorted out before the 20th. Even though it is backordered, it does still say shipping by the 20th.
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