Surface Pro 3 - Page 3

Comey · 11-01-2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

I have the SP4 and I love it!! It's a fantastic device! I've heard some issues on battery life. It's not fantastic, but it'll easily get you through 6-8 hours as long as you aren't doing really taxing stuff. Everything else on it is really, really good. I usually don't need a laptop off power for all day, so it really isn't a big deal for me.

What config do you have? I've read reports that the m3 is plenty sufficient, and may be better than the i5. I want to compare the costs before I make up my mind. My main uses for the device are:

Writing
Surfing
Video
Light gaming (OOTP/FBCB-PB/FM)
Some light photoediting

I'd rather look towards the next 3-4 years with the device, which has me leaning towards the i5. I have no use for the i7, really.

ISiddiqui · 11-02-2015, 10:37 AM

I have the i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB HD. It is a really quick device. I haven't gamed on it yet, however.

Comey · 11-03-2015, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

I have the i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB HD. It is a really quick device. I haven't gamed on it yet, however.

I bit the bullet and did the trade-in program. With the student discount, it was definitely a great deal. I got the same rig you have. This thing is unbelievable.

ISiddiqui · 11-04-2015, 12:55 PM

Nice

Every once in a while I get a glitch where the Surface won't recognize the mouse pointer when I wake it up, but a quick restart (which takes like 15 seconds) brings it back.

Aside from that it's been perfect. The battery life is more than fine for my purposes. And the device is amazing. I simply cannot believe that all this power is contained in that little space of the tablet. It's unreal to me. And the keyboard is far more comfortable to type on than it has any reason to be.

Comey · 11-04-2015, 02:33 PM

Are there any particular apps or programs you recommend?

Eaglesfan27 · 11-04-2015, 07:01 PM

Loving my book. It is a great gaming pc for the types of games I play and is excellent for my work too. I am getting a lot of studying done at work and also enjoying lunch time gaming.

Miller Time · 11-04-2015, 07:06 PM

How do games like FM16 and CIV V run on the 4?

I am thinking about getting one but can only really afford the base model. The i5-6300U.

rjolley · 11-04-2015, 07:07 PM

Hey EF27, have you tried NBA2K on it? I'm curious to see if the model with the dedicated graphics card can handle it.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-04-2015, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rjolley

Hey EF27, have you tried NBA2K on it? I'm curious to see if the model with the dedicated graphics card can handle it.

I have not. I don't even have it for my really powerful home computer. I only play it on the PS4 right now. I might consider adding it for the computer at some point in the future.

Games I have played on the book:

Civ V - Runs great with no hitches.
Pillars of Eternity - Playing it on native 3000*2000 with ultra settings and it is buttery smooth (and looks great!)
FM 16 - Runs wonderful!
Age of Wonders (with all expansions) - Runs great on native resolution with top settings.

I'm probably going to try Skyrim on it in the near future as I've been getting the itch to start up a new character on there, although I mainly play that on my main home computer.

Miller Time · 11-04-2015, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I have not. I don't even have it for my really powerful home computer. I only play it on the PS4 right now. I might consider adding it for the computer at some point in the future.

Games I have played on the book:

Civ V - Runs great with no hitches.
Pillars of Eternity - Playing it on native 3000*2000 with ultra settings and it is buttery smooth (and looks great!)
FM 16 - Runs wonderful!
Age of Wonders (with all expansions) - Runs great on native resolution with top settings.

I'm probably going to try Skyrim on it in the near future as I've been getting the itch to start up a new character on there, although I mainly play that on my main home computer.

Thanks for the update, very positive feedback. Which model of the 4 did you buy?

jaygr · 11-04-2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller Time

Thanks for the update, very positive feedback. Which model of the 4 did you buy?

Are you looking at the Surface Pro 4 or the Surface Book? They are two separate products. Eaglesfan27 has the Surface Book.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-04-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller Time

Thanks for the update, very positive feedback. Which model of the 4 did you buy?

I have the Surface Book and it is one of the more expensive models with the i7, 512 GB Hard drive, and discrete graphics card.

Miller Time · 11-04-2015, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I have not. I don't even have it for my really powerful home computer. I only play it on the PS4 right now. I might consider adding it for the computer at some point in the future.

Games I have played on the book:

Civ V - Runs great with no hitches.
Pillars of Eternity - Playing it on native 3000*2000 with ultra settings and it is buttery smooth (and looks great!)
FM 16 - Runs wonderful!
Age of Wonders (with all expansions) - Runs great on native resolution with top settings.

I'm probably going to try Skyrim on it in the near future as I've been getting the itch to start up a new character on there, although I mainly play that on my main home computer.

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Originally Posted by jaygr

Are you looking at the Surface Pro 4 or the Surface Book? They are two separate products. Eaglesfan27 has the Surface Book.

Thank you for that. I was thinking Surface Pro 4.

Anyone have any ideas if FM will run smooth on it? Everything I have read so far indicates it will.

HerRealName · 11-04-2015, 09:19 PM

I've run FM14 and FM15 for many hours on the Surface Pro 3 with no issues. I have the i5, 256 GB model.

Also, I had Skyrim installed and played through it a bit as well with only one issue... my complete lack of skill playing first person games. I think I had to lower the graphics settings down a bit though.

ISiddiqui · 11-05-2015, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Comey

Are there any particular apps or programs you recommend?

Well, it's a Windows laptop, so whatever you'd have on any other laptop

. As for Win10 tablet apps, Netflix, Hulu, etc. are all good - in case you are out somewhere and just want to watch a movie or show.

Comey · 11-05-2015, 12:55 PM

I wasn't sure if there was something out there that was fantastic, and I was missing it. That's all.

I'm tempted to throw NBA2k16 on there.

rjolley · 11-05-2015, 04:36 PM

If you do, let me know how it does.

I looked at one at Best Buy last night. It's a lot nicer than I was expecting. I'm looking for a new machine and that might fit the bill. Just not in love with the price point.

ISiddiqui · 11-05-2015, 04:41 PM

Maybe we should update the title of the thread now

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11-02-2015, 10:37 AM	#102
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I have the i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB HD. It is a really quick device. I haven't gamed on it yet, however. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

11-04-2015, 12:55 PM	#104
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Nice Every once in a while I get a glitch where the Surface won't recognize the mouse pointer when I wake it up, but a quick restart (which takes like 15 seconds) brings it back. Aside from that it's been perfect. The battery life is more than fine for my purposes. And the device is amazing. I simply cannot believe that all this power is contained in that little space of the tablet. It's unreal to me. And the keyboard is far more comfortable to type on than it has any reason to be. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

11-04-2015, 02:33 PM	#105
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	Are there any particular apps or programs you recommend? __________________

11-04-2015, 07:01 PM	#106
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Loving my book. It is a great gaming pc for the types of games I play and is excellent for my work too. I am getting a lot of studying done at work and also enjoying lunch time gaming. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

11-04-2015, 09:19 PM	#114
HerRealName College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	I've run FM14 and FM15 for many hours on the Surface Pro 3 with no issues. I have the i5, 256 GB model. Also, I had Skyrim installed and played through it a bit as well with only one issue... my complete lack of skill playing first person games. I think I had to lower the graphics settings down a bit though. Last edited by HerRealName : 11-04-2015 at 09:27 PM.

11-04-2015, 07:06 PM	#107
Miller Time H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ottawa,Ontario	How do games like FM16 and CIV V run on the 4? I am thinking about getting one but can only really afford the base model. The i5-6300U.

11-04-2015, 07:07 PM	#108
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	Hey EF27, have you tried NBA2K on it? I'm curious to see if the model with the dedicated graphics card can handle it.

11-05-2015, 12:55 PM	#116
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	I wasn't sure if there was something out there that was fantastic, and I was missing it. That's all. I'm tempted to throw NBA2k16 on there. __________________

11-05-2015, 04:36 PM	#117
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	If you do, let me know how it does. I looked at one at Best Buy last night. It's a lot nicer than I was expecting. I'm looking for a new machine and that might fit the bill. Just not in love with the price point.

11-05-2015, 04:41 PM	#118
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Maybe we should update the title of the thread now . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

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