Probably Buying a Surface Pro

igbad · 08-08-2013, 10:53 AM

i've been considering it for a while now, but have some major gripes about the design.

first, the 64GB is kind of useless because by the time the OS and supporting software is installed, you're left with about half its capacity. so, 128GB it is.

even then, the OS takes up way too much space, namely because MS in its infinite wisdom has the OS image residing on the SSD (takes up like 8GB apparently). on the PC, i immediately delete any OS image and restore points, since you have the option of reinstalling the OS from scratch.

you can do a fresh windows install on the surface but need to jump through all kinds of hoops. it's stupid.

also, swapping out the batter is nearly impossible since you need to heat the adhesive holding the case together, and even then the melted adhesive turns into a nightmare to work with. this is a common problem with tablets (ipad), and is a product of keeping things thin and light, but battery technology sucks and we know they need to be replaced, so make it easier for the consumer to do it on their own.

TL;DR. OS + supporting software takes up too much space, replacing batter nearly impossible unless you want to pay MS an assload.

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igbad Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 49 Drives: '12 370Z Base GM 6MT Rep Power: 14	i've been considering it for a while now, but have some major gripes about the design. first, the 64GB is kind of useless because by the time the OS and supporting software is installed, you're left with about half its capacity. so, 128GB it is. even then, the OS takes up way too much space, namely because MS in its infinite wisdom has the OS image residing on the SSD (takes up like 8GB apparently). on the PC, i immediately delete any OS image and restore points, since you have the option of reinstalling the OS from scratch. you can do a fresh windows install on the surface but need to jump through all kinds of hoops. it's stupid. also, swapping out the batter is nearly impossible since you need to heat the adhesive holding the case together, and even then the melted adhesive turns into a nightmare to work with. this is a common problem with tablets (ipad), and is a product of keeping things thin and light, but battery technology sucks and we know they need to be replaced, so make it easier for the consumer to do it on their own. TL;DR. OS + supporting software takes up too much space, replacing batter nearly impossible unless you want to pay MS an assload.