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  • July 10, 2018 at 5:22 pm #22964
    PlaneManPlaneMan
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      Another M$ Surface, this time aimed at students. Not even a full fat version of Windows, you’re stuck with stuff from the Microsoft store (upgrade to Home is available for some £), a slightly weedy CPU, 10″ screen, and OFC you need to buy the type cover and pen, among other stuff.

      I’d rather have a proper convertible laptop.

      I reckon it’s to expensive. Info.

      July 10, 2018 at 5:49 pm #22965
      blacklion1725blacklion1725
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        Blimey who would buy that? Often have to scratch my head about MS. What was the last “good” thing they did? Can’t think of one myself.

        July 10, 2018 at 10:34 pm #22983
        Bob WilliamsBob Williams
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          The new EeeeeeePC, with Windows 7 Basic? The original was a failure.

          I have my eldest granddaughter’s old eePC, sitting in a box somewhere in the cupboard. She hated it, is running a 10 yo HP Pavilion that I upgraded, which used to be SWMBO’s. That has Win7 Home and she loves it, it still works fine and still has a great screen with good resolution.

          What a piece of under-spec’d, over-expensive crap that new Surface looks like. Has M$ not realised that students are (mostly) intelligent people? They will probably prefer a Chromebook, for less money, better spec’s and screen resolution.

          EDIT: there must be something I can do with that old eePC. Wonder if it would take Linux, for me to learn it? Still has a good charger and battery, boots fine but is horrible with Win7 Basic.

          When the Thought Police arrive at your door, think -
          I'm out.

          July 10, 2018 at 11:28 pm #22987
          TipponTippon
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            Bob Williams wrote:

            there must be something I can do with that old eePC. Wonder if it would take Linux, for me to learn it? Still has a good charger and battery, boots fine but is horrible with Win7 Basic.

            It will run Linux, but now it’s going to be an old version, and the screen is an odd resolution if it’s the same as mine ( 1024 x 600 I think). Other than the odd screen size, it was a fantastic XP machine. I used to take it to hospital as it was so small, and the battery would last forever. You’ll probably find now that it won’t even browse the web properly 🙁

            July 11, 2018 at 4:06 pm #23003
            The DukeThe Duke
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              I have no idea why anyone would want a windows tablet. A chrome book can do the majority the ms office stuff, cheaper, easier maintained, and gan get the Android apps. I can’t see why anyone would want his over a CB.

              July 11, 2018 at 6:41 pm #23010
              RichardRichard
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                I agree Steve, though I suspect that the marketing department said get me something to do the job I want. This does not look like a hopeful product, more a triumph of hope and wishful thinking over reality. What will be next, chariot wheels and suits of Roman armour?

                July 11, 2018 at 10:29 pm #23023
                DrezhaDrezha
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                  The Duke wrote:

                  I have no idea why anyone would want a windows tablet. A chrome book can do the majority the ms office stuff, cheaper, easier maintained, and gan get the Android apps. I can’t see why anyone would want his over a CB.

                  I looking at/considering one at the minute – and that’s because the Chromebook doesn’t have what I need program wise, even with Android. However, it should work with Crouton, so I may well consider one (as I see Lenovo have a Chromebook).

                  "Everything looks interesting until you do it. Then you find it’s just another job" - Terry Pratchett

                  July 12, 2018 at 7:14 am #23032
                  Ed PEd P
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                    Looks like their are a number of options to avoid paying the Google/Chromebook snooper tax. Windows and Gallium for two, though I’ll admit Crouton looks an interesting middle ground.

                    I think if I were looking at a Chrome Book I would definitely flash the bios to get rid of the Google snooper (first part of the Windows install), then install a proper Linux and use it with my own Synology cloud.

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