The title says it all ...
Will the Surface Pro 4 provide a 4G slot for inserting telecommunication SIM cards?
Fully agree. I was planning to replace both, my notebook and my smartphone, with the SP4 for going out in the fields.
Now I hesitate and await the Christmas season to pass. Perhaps after that there'll be new editions added to the market?
I don't think any of the Surface Clones offer everything the Surface does but they do offer some things the Surface doesn't. This is how Microsoft has always left space for other (software) partners. As opposed to Apple Microsoft wants partners and will leave some space for them and even help them. I don't think MS is looking to own the market they are shining the light on the path forward.There are two additional machines that will be coming to the market here shortly that I'm going to check out before making my decision. Both the HP Sceptre X2 (which is confusingly named closely to two of there previous products) and the Lenovo Miix 700 will be 12" Skylake 'M' powered machines that will offer LTE connectivity. Each of these options are essentially blatant ripoffs of the Surface Pro, and should be considered if you need LTE connectivity. Better still, the packages for these machines include the keyboard! In all honesty, I expect these machines to be nowhere near as powerful as the Surface Pro in it's top configuration, but may be capable enough to suffice as a daily driver. They should be released in early November.
Are you listening Microsoft? You're losing sales here...
I agree with everything you posted above. I really don't want a surface clone. I really want the Surface Pro 4 with LTE. The problem is that no matter my choice, I'm making a concession. The question is, which is more important? LTE connectivity or having a true desktop replacement? I guess I should just be happy to have options in the first place. I guess my frustration lies in the fact that I would have preordered the SP4 if there was an LTE option as it checks all the boxes for me otherwise.I don't think any of the Surface Clones offer everything the Surface does but they do offer some things the Surface doesn't. This is how Microsoft has always left space for other (software) partners. As opposed to Apple Microsoft wants partners and will leave some space for them and even help them. I don't think MS is looking to own the market they are shining the light on the path forward.
I dont imagine there is a big enough market to justify it. You can thank greedy network providers for that. The vast majority just tether instead of paying for yet another contract.
I honestly don't understand how LTE capability has any bearing on something being considered portable or not.
I dont imagine there is a big enough market to justify it. You can thank greedy network providers for that. The vast majority just tether instead of paying for yet another contract.
I honestly don't understand how LTE capability has any bearing on something being considered portable or not.