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iHardware Shelden
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So I'm going to be getting a Surface to replace my antique laptop for basic browsing needs and to function as my first tablet. So far I am leaning towards the Surface 2 but I'm still not quite sure. I remember hearing the Surface 3 gets hot and the 4 is extremely expensive.

What's your thoughts and input? Anything is greatly appreciated :D

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So I'm going to be getting a Surface to replace my antique laptop for basic browsing needs and to function as my first tablet. So far I am leaning towards the Surface 2 but I'm still not quite sure. I remember hearing the Surface 3 gets hot and the 4 is extremely expensive.

What's your thoughts and input? Anything is greatly appreciated :D

the best surface to build a PC is on a rubber anti static mat. Lol no, just get a Surface try to get a pro if you want to install desktop apps, or get one that you can afford.
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Surface Pro 3. However, for light use as a media consumption device, the Surface 3 will work fine as well. 

 

Do not get a Surface 2, it has Windows RT. 

 

Do not get a Surface Pro 2, because it is outdated. Any temperature issues are only going to be an issue if you are maxing out the CPU on the Pro version - often the extremely expensive i7 version. And the much better display resolution, form factor, weight and other updated features make getting the newest version a good idea. 

 

Surface 4/pro4 doesn't exist?

 

http://www.gizmag.com/surface-pro-3-vs-pro-2-vs-pro-1-vs-surface-2-vs-rt/36022/

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Surface Pro 3 is the only one worth getting right now. (Unless you want a used Surface Pro 2)

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Surface Pro 3 is the only one worth getting right now. (Unless you want a used Surface Pro 2)

 

 

Surface Pro 3. However, for light use as a media consumption device, the Surface 3 will work fine as well. 

 

Do not get a Surface 2, it has Windows RT. 

 

Do not get a Surface Pro 2, because it is outdated. Any temperature issues are only going to be an issue if you are maxing out the CPU on the Pro version - often the extremely expensive i7 version. And the much better display resolution, form factor, weight and other updated features make getting the newest version a good idea. 

 

Surface 4/pro4 doesn't exist?

 

http://www.gizmag.com/surface-pro-3-vs-pro-2-vs-pro-1-vs-surface-2-vs-rt/36022/

 

 

the best surface to build a PC is on a rubber anti static mat. Lol no, just get a Surface try to get a pro if you want to install desktop apps, or get one that you can afford.

 

Awesome, Guess I will be looking at a lower tier Surface Pro 3 or Surface Pro 2 :D

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Core 4 Quad Not Extreme, only available on LGA 557 at your local Circuit City

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If you are really in need of a new device imediately I would go with the Surface 3. It sounds like you would just be doing some web browsing. Which isn't tough work. The atom processor is more than enough for web browsing, emails, videos, and light office work. If you are doing anything serious I like visual studios, rendering, autocad, etc. then the the Surface Pro 3 would be a better choice. But if you have the option to wait a month or two. I would. I believe there is going to be an annoucement for the Surface Pro 4 in October from what I have read from some other sites. In the past Microsoft released new Surface pros in about 6-8 months from each other. It's been over a year. And it's about due for a new Surface. But I bet they waited for Skylake mobile chips.

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