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Ok my galaxy Tab S 8.4 has been experiencing problems lately so I am in the market for a new tablet. Thing is I am stuck between android and windows, more specifically the Tab S2 (either the 8.0 or 9.7 model) or the Surface 3 (non pro with 2GB RAM and 64GB storage)

The Tab S2 9.7 can be bought for £300 with a 2 year warranty and the surface 3 can be bought for £350 with no warranty.

I am mainly using to watch youtube videos, web browsing, probably some spotify here and there.

Any ideas?

Surface 3 :http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/microsoft-surface-3-64-gb-10137395-pdt.html#srcid=11026

Tab S2: http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/tablets-and-ereaders/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s2-9-7-tablet-32-gb-black-10137256-pdt.html#srcid=11026

 

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Ok my galaxy Tab S 8.4 has been experiencing problems lately so I am in the market for a new tablet. Thing is I am stuck between android and windows, more specifically the Tab S2 (either the 8.0 or 9.7 model) or the Surface 3 (non pro with 2GB RAM and 64GB storage)

The Tab S2 9.7 can be bought for £300 with a 2 year warranty and the surface 3 can be bought for £350 with no warranty.

I am mainly using to watch youtube videos, web browsing, probably some spotify here and there.

Any ideas?

Surface 3 :http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/microsoft-surface-3-64-gb-10137395-pdt.html#srcid=11026

Tab S2: http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/tablets-and-ereaders/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s2-9-7-tablet-32-gb-black-10137256-pdt.html#srcid=11026

id go with surface 3 personally

<p>Wish I could have this already!! : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qTLRjX

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id go with surface 3 personally

Does the 2GB of ram pose any sort of significant limitation when running windows?

My PC specs; Processor: Intel i5 2500K @4.6GHz, Graphics card: Sapphire AMD R9 Nano 4GB DD Overclocked @1050MHz Core and 550 MHz Memory. Hard Drives: 500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM, 2TB Western Digital Green Drive, Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V , Power Supply: OCZ ZS series 750W 80+ Bronze certified, Case: NZXT S340, Memory: Corsair Vengance series Ram, Dual Channel kit @ 1866 Mhz, 10-11-10-30 Timings, 4x4 GB DIMMs. Cooler: CoolerMaster Seidon 240V

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Does the 2GB of ram pose any sort of significant limitation when running windows?

in tablet mode and with the apps that are cut down for mobile use it shoudnt

<p>Wish I could have this already!! : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qTLRjX

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in tablet mode and with the apps that are cut down for mobile use it shoudnt

ok cool. thanks

My PC specs; Processor: Intel i5 2500K @4.6GHz, Graphics card: Sapphire AMD R9 Nano 4GB DD Overclocked @1050MHz Core and 550 MHz Memory. Hard Drives: 500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM, 2TB Western Digital Green Drive, Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V , Power Supply: OCZ ZS series 750W 80+ Bronze certified, Case: NZXT S340, Memory: Corsair Vengance series Ram, Dual Channel kit @ 1866 Mhz, 10-11-10-30 Timings, 4x4 GB DIMMs. Cooler: CoolerMaster Seidon 240V

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Probably the Tab S2 for your uses.

What is it like using a 4:3 aspect ratio display for youtube and videos in general? I have only used ipads briefly (in college).

My PC specs; Processor: Intel i5 2500K @4.6GHz, Graphics card: Sapphire AMD R9 Nano 4GB DD Overclocked @1050MHz Core and 550 MHz Memory. Hard Drives: 500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM, 2TB Western Digital Green Drive, Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V , Power Supply: OCZ ZS series 750W 80+ Bronze certified, Case: NZXT S340, Memory: Corsair Vengance series Ram, Dual Channel kit @ 1866 Mhz, 10-11-10-30 Timings, 4x4 GB DIMMs. Cooler: CoolerMaster Seidon 240V

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