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I have been looking to replace my 5 year old 13.3" Zenbook. But unfortunately it seemed like the manufacturers had really just stopped trying, what I discovered was that the best replacement for my Zenbook was my Zenbook. Basically the only difference between my Zenbook and the latest offering was a gen 5 i7 vs my current gen 3 i7, which really isn't much of an upgrade.
Then Microsoft goes and releases (in my opinion) the coolest peice of computer hardware in the last 5 years. The Surface book looks f'n awesome.
I have two issues:
1) it is mega expensive; for the 16GB/256GB/i7model it is $3300NZD; while I can afford it; it seems extravagant even with the potential of future upgrades to the keyboard module. Although an equivalent MacBook Pro 16GB/256GB/i7 is around $3500.
2) I'm a Linux guy and have been for years; I know eventually Linux will install on the Surface book but it wont happen tomorrow. So half of my tools that I commonly use will be annoying to get running or maybe not available.
I use Win7 at work and have just made my first foray into powershell scripting to get some automated tasks done...not bad. But the privacy implications of returning to windows really turn me off. My partner has a Surface pro 3 which all in all I think is a great device.
So what do the hordes of SN think of the Surface book?
(Score: 4, Insightful) by The Mighty Buzzard on Thursday November 05 2015, @05:37PM
It's a laptop. It sucks. I need a real keyboard, mouse, and a monitor I can actually read stuff on or I'd rather be offline.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 2, Offtopic) by Gaaark on Thursday November 05 2015, @06:35PM
Shit... at my local subway, i have to pay her to do it and i have to say "Sudo, make me a sandwich" (not because she makes me... just because...)
:)
--- Please remind me if I haven't been civil to you: I'm channeling MDC. ---Gaaark 2.0 ---
(Score: 0, Offtopic) by tftp on Thursday November 05 2015, @06:57PM
at my local subway, i have to pay her to do it
Those $5-8 are a thousand times cheaper than a wife or a GF would be :-)
(Score: 2, Insightful) by The Mighty Buzzard on Thursday November 05 2015, @07:32PM
Yeah, I'm pretty proud of that one. Sorts out those with a sense of humor from those without.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 1, Offtopic) by Gaaark on Thursday November 05 2015, @11:11PM
"Sudo, don't be a prick/bitch without a sense of humour, who can't take a joke?..... AND make me a sandwich????" :)
--- Please remind me if I haven't been civil to you: I'm channeling MDC. ---Gaaark 2.0 ---
(Score: 2, Interesting) by petecox on Friday November 06 2015, @12:22AM
Not a fan of laptops in general? I too prefer external screens, keyboards and mice but I did recently purchase a cheap 2nd hand beast for travelling to university.
I'm thinking MS continuum could be a killer, albeit niche, feature for WP10. When I had to supply my computer for work and hotdesk, most opted for laptops which they'd take lug for personal use and proceed to plug into a usb hub and external screens.
I understand many technical jobs require computing power and specialised software but if an 8-core phone with 2GB RAM delivers a web browser and MS Office many office workers they could forget the satchel/briefcase when commuting.
Unfortunately only the top of the range Lumia 950s seem to advertise this feature but if this would filter down to devices under $US200 then MS might have a winner. Google and Apple aren't pursuing the angle but I think Ubuntu phone hopes to deliver a similar thing.
(Score: 2) by Absolutely.Geek on Saturday November 07 2015, @09:08AM
I need a real keyboard, mouse, and a monitor
So cleary you have a bias against laptops; which is cool. I assume you would say the same thing if I had suggested a Macbook or the new Asus gaming laptop.
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(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Saturday November 07 2015, @11:22AM
Pretty much, yep. I can't code with chicklets for keys.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.