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Hi all,

I'm looking for a Windows Powered tablet (8.1 or 10 64 bit are  fine).

Pricing is under $700 USD (preferably around $500 though)

 

I want it to be able to run Visual Studio no problem. By able to multi task, run chrome, office.

 

I would prefer if it had a pen and if their is a pen/keyboard please factor both into cost.

 

Please list the tablet and price as well as a link to specs/where to buy it.

 

Thanks a lot (I was considering Surface 3 but it's not exactly brand new and I don't think it can handle visual studio very well).

 

Surface Pro 4 is a complete no no since it's far too expensive.

 

  :)

 

 

The tablet is going to be there for the times I want a tablet and for a non school kind of laptop replacement (IMHO tablets running full windows are awesome!).

 

The PC will still be there for gaming. The laptop for school work and the tablet for non school work.

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So, I did some research, and I found two you might like.

 

1: The Surface 3 (Yes, you talked about it in your post, but with that budget it's a very good choice. I don't have experience with Visual Studio so I don't know how well it will run)

 

2: The HP Pro-Tablet 608 G1. Here's some links to US retailers:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010FG9GV2?keywords=hp%20pro%20tablet%20608%20g1&qid=1445762214&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-pro-tablet-7-9-net-tablet-pc-intel-atom-x5-quad-core-4-core-1-44-ghz-4-gb-windows-8-1-pro-gray/1313343662.p?id=mp1313343662&skuId=1313343662

It seems to have good specs, 4GB RAM, 64/128GB storage with a nice sprinkling of features, running Windows 8.1 Pro. Plus, it's in the middle of your budget range. I think it looks good for your needs :)

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So, I did some research, and I found two you might like.

 

1: The Surface 3 (Yes, you talked about it in your post, but with that budget it's a very good choice. I don't have experience with Visual Studio so I don't know how well it will run)

 

2: The HP Pro-Tablet 608 G1. Here's some links to US retailers:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010FG9GV2?keywords=hp%20pro%20tablet%20608%20g1&qid=1445762214&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-pro-tablet-7-9-net-tablet-pc-intel-atom-x5-quad-core-4-core-1-44-ghz-4-gb-windows-8-1-pro-gray/1313343662.p?id=mp1313343662&skuId=1313343662

It seems to have good specs, 4GB RAM, 64/128GB storage with a nice sprinkling of features, running Windows 8.1 Pro. Plus, it's in the middle of your budget range. I think it looks good for your needs :)

Thanks I'll go take a look.

 

Really appreciate it!

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Thanks I'll go take a look.

 

Really appreciate it!

No problem :)

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I am not a professional. I am not an expert. I am just a smartass. Don't try and blame me if you break something when acting upon my advice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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No problem :)

Had a look at the both and I laughed so hard with the first. It said at the specs section "Apple A4" and i was like "You sure this got an A4? THis don't look like an original iPad to me".

 

Both options appear to be OK with visual studio although some research confirms my fears. Visual Studio runs OK with an Atom and can hiccup and slow down a bit compared to a core i5 or a core i7.

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Had a look at the both and I laughed so hard with the first. It said at the specs section "Apple A4" and i was like "You sure this got an A4? THis don't look like an original iPad to me".

 

Both options appear to be OK with visual studio although some research confirms my fears. Visual Studio runs OK with an Atom and can hiccup and slow down a bit compared to a core i5 or a core i7.

Haha, lol.

Anyway, I don't know of the existence of any tablet (besides a Surface Pro or something) with a Core i5 or i7. Unless you were just going to get a laptop or two-in-one with those CPUs, but they might be more expensive then these tablets.

If you decide you want me to look up some laptops or two-in-ones I'll do that :)

Project White Lightning (My ITX Gaming PC): Core i5-4690K | CRYORIG H5 Ultimate | ASUS Maximus VII Impact | HyperX Savage 2x8GB DDR3 | Samsung 850 EVO 250GB | WD Black 1TB | Sapphire RX 480 8GB NITRO+ OC | Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX | Corsair AX760 | LG 29UM67 | CM Storm Quickfire Ultimate | Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum | HyperX Cloud II | Logitech Z333

Benchmark Results: 3DMark Firestrike: 10,528 | SteamVR VR Ready (avg. quality 7.1) | VRMark 7,004 (VR Ready)

 

Other systems I've built:

Core i3-6100 | CM Hyper 212 EVO | MSI H110M ECO | Corsair Vengeance LPX 1x8GB DDR4  | ADATA SP550 120GB | Seagate 500GB | EVGA ACX 2.0 GTX 1050 Ti | Fractal Design Core 1500 | Corsair CX450M

Core i5-4590 | Intel Stock Cooler | Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI | HyperX Savage 2x4GB DDR3 | Seagate 500GB | Intel Integrated HD Graphics | Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 | be quiet! Pure Power L8 350W

 

I am not a professional. I am not an expert. I am just a smartass. Don't try and blame me if you break something when acting upon my advice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

...why are you still reading this?

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I may go for the Surface 3 but then there's the charging taking way too long. I'll go check it out in store and ask some questions including who long they think it takes to charge lol.

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Haha, lol.

Anyway, I don't know of the existence of any tablet (besides a Surface Pro or something) with a Core i5 or i7. Unless you were just going to get a laptop or two-in-one with those CPUs, but they might be more expensive then these tablets.

If you decide you want me to look up some laptops or two-in-ones I'll do that :)

 

It's a shame the surface 3 has such bad charging times. It probably will have to do though.

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I may go for the Surface 3 but then there's the charging taking way too long. I'll go check it out in store and ask some questions including who long they think it takes to charge lol.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2407231,00.asp

http://www.techradar.com/us/news/mobile-computing/laptops/best-ultrabook-18-top-thin-and-lights-1054355

 

http://www.laptopmag.com/t/tablets

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Im looking for a tablet, not an ultrabook so ...........

 

 If you see any cheap Surface Pro 3s on Craigslist or eBay that would be nice.

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