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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Micros.../695018624
I think they was their BF/CM pricing, haven't see this price since
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The conundrum is that much of the services are now asynchronous (runs in the background) and it takes 4GB just to keep Windows 11 running from startup.
The real question is whether a Windows laptop will operate well in 2-3 years on 8GB as more background services are coded into the OS.
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They're very different machines, it depends on your needs. From a purely hardware specs standpoint the MacBook Air is way better. But, it can't run certain programs that windows can and it can't be used as a tablet or have it's keyboard detached.
There is also a Microsoft surface pen on sale for around 60 bucks. 40% off. It's not the latest gen but it works great.
Additionally, the SSD on this can be swapped out. It uses the M.2 2230 PCIe SSD. There are videos online that show you how to do so. I know I'm talking to the internet but I wouldn't consider this a technically challenging task and you could save a lot by upgrading disk space yourself. I'll give Microsoft credit for allowing users to do so. It's a shame what these companies are charging for disk space.
It's terrible, have one and it's not efficient at all.
My SP4 battery dies within an extremely short time even when turned off!! This started happening maybe 6 months after the warranty ended, and I had the extra year warranty. I loved having it when it worked, but the poor battery really put a bad taste in my mouth. And apparently the 4 suffered from this.
I'm cross shopping a windows surface device against the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable. For $1091 you can get a 12.3' 1920x1280 ips 400 nit touch screen, i5-1130G7, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, and it comes with the keyboard and pen. $1179 for a i7-1160G7. The thinkpad seems more durable. (probably less with perkspot discounts)
Does anyone have any thoughts comparing these two devices?
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Are the new versions releasing shortly 5g or LTE only? Microsoft announced new pro 8s on their site.
Agree. In '18 I replaced my SP4 with a i7 SP6 16gb, and it still meets my needs. But when I replace it (likely with another SP), it will be with whatever the max processor and RAM is at that time. I expect at least 32gb.
I have this case for both of my SPs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016ATD6AU
And with my 6, I employ the battery saver (max charge to 50%) to give it a longer lifespan. I only deactivate that when I'm traveling and need the 100% charge.
https://docs.microsoft.
It's 2022, get them either an ipad with magic keyboard or a high end Chromebook
Oh and the MacBook comes with a keyboard. I used to be a diehard windows guy, but with the new M1 chips, Macs are the best value computers you can buy right now.
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