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Need Help Deciding On A Microsoft Surface Pro
Posted on 9/1/16 at 9:12 am
Posted on 9/1/16 at 9:12 am
On a facebook local selling page, someone is selling a Microsoft Surface Pro (im assuming 1st gen) for $150. What are the major differences between the 1st gen and the 2/3/4? Anyone have a link that I can read in regards to the comparisons of all of them. Just want to make sure this is a good deal.
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Posted on 9/1/16 at 9:31 am to USAF Hart
The Surface 1 had very poor battery life. I wouldn't waste my money on it.
The 2 is a solid device with better battery life but is thick for a tablet and has a small screen.
The Surface 3 & 4 are great devices-good battery life and larger screen.
It also depends on which processor/RAM version you're getting vs. your usage of the device as to whether it will meet your needs.
Hope this helps.
edt: personally if it was me I would want to see the device before buying it. Some Surfaces have had issues with light bleed. Also find out if it comes with a keyboard or if you'll need to provide your own.
The 2 is a solid device with better battery life but is thick for a tablet and has a small screen.
The Surface 3 & 4 are great devices-good battery life and larger screen.
It also depends on which processor/RAM version you're getting vs. your usage of the device as to whether it will meet your needs.
Hope this helps.
edt: personally if it was me I would want to see the device before buying it. Some Surfaces have had issues with light bleed. Also find out if it comes with a keyboard or if you'll need to provide your own.
This post was edited on 9/1/16 at 9:38 am
Posted on 9/1/16 at 9:40 am to kclsufan
I'd stick to the Surface Pro 3 or 4. I had a Surface Pro 2 and liked it but found it a little small and the battery drained pretty quickly.
Also, if you plan on ever using the pen to write or sign docs, etc., the Surface Pro 4 is the best bet. Make sure that whatever you buy, you factor in that it either (a) has a keyboard sold with it or (b) factor in having to buy the keyboard with the device.
Also, if you plan on ever using the pen to write or sign docs, etc., the Surface Pro 4 is the best bet. Make sure that whatever you buy, you factor in that it either (a) has a keyboard sold with it or (b) factor in having to buy the keyboard with the device.
Posted on 9/1/16 at 10:59 am to DoubleDown
Thanks for the replies guys. It does in fact come with a keyboard and it is a Surface Pro 2. I haven't had a chance to see it in person, but the photos look good.
Posted on 9/1/16 at 3:16 pm to USAF Hart
A Surface Pro 2 w/keyboard for $150 sounds like a very good deal. I bought mine 3 years ago and still use it as my primary laptop. Battery life is functional but not great and it is heavy for the size. Still, it's a solid piece of tech.
The keyboard by itself is ~$30-40
The keyboard by itself is ~$30-40
This post was edited on 9/1/16 at 6:38 pm
Posted on 9/1/16 at 3:18 pm to USAF Hart
For $150 with a keyboard a SP2 is probably a pretty good deal again assuming you don't mind the smaller screen and the processor & RAM fit your needs.
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