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Created 02-24-2021 at 01:21 AM by YaboBoy440
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EasyAsPai
02-24-2021 at 01:32 PM.
02-24-2021 at 01:32 PM.
Quote from SweetChildOMine :
Is it true these things are next to impossible to open up and do things like replace the battery or the SSD?
The Surface Laptop 3 was a significant improvement in reparability from the previous generation which could not be opened... the previous gen scored 0/10 reparability from iFixit, but this gen scored 5/10 reparability. There are screws under the feet at the bottom that allow the keyboard to be removed magnetically, and you can replace the SSD. No battery replacement though.
iFixit video: https://youtu.be/OpXizbzeRoc
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AmusedPlastic6071
02-24-2021 at 01:51 PM.
02-24-2021 at 01:51 PM.
Can be opened, but not easy. Battery cannot be replaced.

SD if it had 512 GB SSD, not 128 GB.
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babygdav
02-24-2021 at 10:40 PM.
02-24-2021 at 10:40 PM.
Quote from SweetChildOMine :




How does that compare to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ?
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Mic...356.0.html

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Say...000.0.html
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babygdav
02-24-2021 at 10:44 PM.
02-24-2021 at 10:44 PM.
Keep in mind after the Surface Pro 7+ was just released for $899+, hints of the sl4 coming by fall, they're dumping the SL3 and SP7 like mad.

Sp7 is basically the same cpu, but lighter tablet mode. $600+ on sale.

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2-in-1 notebooks from dell, hp, lenovo, etc are all faster 11th gen tiger lake models, optimal 4k oled, more ports, etc.

Compare and think - often, alternatives give you more of what you need like usb ports.

If you need egpu, not the sl.
https://www.razer.com/productivit...er-book-13

If you need lighter by almost a pound
https://www.lg.com/us/laptops
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dekoy08
02-25-2021 at 10:39 AM.
02-25-2021 at 10:39 AM.
I bought this exact model, 256gb ssd back in June of 2020. I love it! Ultra light, touch screen, great display, and amazing keyboard. Also, the keyboard cover is a fabric material instead of metal which is nice on the palms. Also supports type C charging. I bought a small 90w wall charger that I carry with it as well as a 95w power bank which charges it from 0 to full fairly quickly. Overall, extremely happy with my purchase and have used it pretty much everyday for school and work. I got mine for $850 open box from bestbuys ebay account. at this price, it's a no brainer.
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AgentDCooper
02-26-2021 at 05:15 AM.
02-26-2021 at 05:15 AM.
Quote from babygdav :
Keep in mind after the Surface Pro 7+ was just released for $899+, hints of the sl4 coming by fall, they're dumping the SL3 and SP7 like mad.

Sp7 is basically the same cpu, but lighter tablet mode. $600+ on sale.

...

2-in-1 notebooks from dell, hp, lenovo, etc are all faster 11th gen tiger lake models, optimal 4k oled, more ports, etc.

Compare and think - often, alternatives give you more of what you need like usb ports.

If you need egpu, not the sl.
https://www.razer.com/productivit...er-book-13

If you need lighter by almost a pound
https://www.lg.com/us/laptops

The Surface Pro is a different form factor though right? Looking for something I can use while sitting on couch, etc. Surface Pro wouldn't work in those scenarios....
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babygdav
02-26-2021 at 09:53 PM.
02-26-2021 at 09:53 PM.
Quote from AgentDCooper :
The Surface Pro is a different form factor though right? Looking for something I can use while sitting on couch, etc. Surface Pro wouldn't work in those scenarios....
Pro is a tablet with a tent stand - awful on the lap with that thin metal stand digging into the lap. You'd have to use the kb cover flipped under to act as a base.
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CyanHamster502
03-01-2021 at 10:08 AM.
03-01-2021 at 10:08 AM.
Can the RAM or storage be upgraded?
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babygdav
03-02-2021 at 01:41 PM.
03-02-2021 at 01:41 PM.
Quote from CyanHamster502 :
Can the RAM or storage be upgraded?
The storage SSD can be upgraded easily.
The RAM, no unless you know how to desolider and resolider in ball RAM.

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/M...own/127330
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GreyKestrel9181
03-26-2021 at 09:19 AM.
03-26-2021 at 09:19 AM.
Deal is still active, maybe this is the new price?
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