Showing posts with label Surface. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Surface. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 receives firmware update to improve Wi-Fi connectivity and more

Microsoft Surface Pro 3The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is now receiving a new firmware update which enhances the performance of the tablet, while improving its Wi-Fi connectivity. The update is being sent out in stages, so it may take awhile before it is available for your device.

You can manually check for the update by heading to Settings > Change PC Settings > Update and recovery > Check now > View details > Install.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 now available in 25 new markets

Microsoft Surface Pro 3Microsoft announced today that its Surface Pro 3 tablets will go on sale in 25 new markets around the world starting August 28. This means that customers in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, and the US will now be able to purchase Microsoft's newest tablet.

Monday, August 25, 2014

Microsoft Surface 2 discounted by $100

Microsoft Surface 2

Looking to purchase a tablet for the new school year? Having you had your eye on the Microsoft Surface 2 with access to the Office suite and OneDrive ? Well you are in luck as the tablet has been discounted on the Microsoft Store

Monday, August 11, 2014

Microsoft shows us why the Surface Pro 3 is better than the MacBook Air

Apple MacBook Air vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 3

Microsoft thinks its is superior to the , and it wants to show you how much better their tablet is compared to Apple's ultra-portable laptop.

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 discounted for students

Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Microsoft is giving students a reason to pick the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 over its competitors by offering a discount on their flagship tablet until September 3rd. To be eligible for the discount, you will have to verify that you are enrolled as a student, before you can make the purchase.

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 with Intel Core i3 and Core i7 now available in U.S. and Canada

Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Currently those purchasing a have been limited to the Intel Core i5 model. Fortunately Microsoft is now ready to expand their portfolio with the Intel Core i3 and Intel Core i7 variants of their flagship tablet. The entry level Surface Pro 3 with Intel i3 will cost you $799 while the pricy Intel i7 model with 512GB of storage is priced at $1949.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 receives software update ahead of launch

Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Microsoft is expected to start shipping certain models tomorrow, June 20 when new tablet is expected to be available for purchase across stores in the U.S. However it looks like Microsoft is rolling out a quick software update to the slate ahead of the launch.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 - Video Review

Microsoft Surface 3

The Microsoft Surface 3 is the third generation tablet from the company, and its great to see that Microsoft has continued to improve their product into what has become the latest iteration of the Surface. Now with a larger display, more responsive touchpad and the ability to prop it at a more comfortable angle, the Surface Pro 3 is easily the best tablet from Microsoft to date.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Why Microsoft didn't release the Surface mini

Surface mini
As you may know, Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 3 today, during a special media event in New York. Microsoft was also expected to unveil a brand new Surface mini during today's event, but chose to focus solely on the Surface Pro instead

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 officially announced - Here's all you need to know

Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Today, Microsoft unveiled their third generation Surface tablet, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, during a special media event in New York. The Surface Pro 3 is the most powerful Windows tablet to date, easily capable of replacing most laptops and notebooks. 

[May 20 2014] Microsoft Surface 3 Event

As you may already know, Microsoft has scheduled a Surface event for tomorrow, May 20th, in New York City. Invitations were sent out earlier this month to a select group of journalists who will be covering the event. Those who won't be able to attend the event will be able to follow it live at 8 AM PT | 9 AM MT | 10 AM CT | 11 AM ET | 3 PM GMT | 5 PM CET through a live webcast which we have embedded for you after the break

Monday, April 21, 2014

Get the original Microsoft Surface with 64GB and Touch Cover for just $329

Microsoft Surface RT

Here is a chance for you to get your hands on the original Microsoft Surface with 64GB of internal storage and a Touch Cover for no more than $329. This is an additional $30 off of the already discounted Surface, which originally cost $499

Monday, April 7, 2014

Make your Microsoft Surface speakers louder with "Ears"


One of the biggest complaints from Microsoft Surface owners has been the poor output from the tablet speakers. Now a simple accessory called "Ears" aims to solve that problem. "Ears" are small silicone pieces that fit over the top corners of your Surface slate. Covering the speaker, they redirect the sound to the front of the tablet, bringing a 10dB increase in the actual volume. It also makes the sound a lot clearer.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Microsoft Surface 2 now available with 4G LTE connectivity

Microsoft Surface 2 with 4G LTE
The Microsoft Surface 2 is now available with 4G LTE connectivity. The Surface 2 features a 10.6 inch full HD touch display, up to 64GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel rear camera, a 3.5 megapixel front facing camera for Skype video calls, a full USB 3.0 port and an NVIDIA Tegra 4 chip with 2GB of RAM.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Microsoft releases firmware updates for Surface 2, Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2

Microsoft Surface

Its March, and its time for another series of updates for Microsoft's Surface tablets. Microsoft is rolling out new firmware updates for its , and . The original has unfortunately been left out in these series of updates.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Microsoft Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2 receive firmware updates which fixes various issues

Microsoft Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2 receive firmware updates which fixes various issues

Microsoft is sending out firmware updates for the and , as part of the February 2014 Patch Tuesday. The update for Surface Pro 2 addresses various concerns while the update for the Surface 2 simply addresses networking and Bluetooth-related issues.

Friday, January 31, 2014

[DEAL] Microsoft Surface Pro 128GB for $499


The Microsoft Surface Pro originally retailed for $900 and despite being replaced by the newer, improved Surface Pro 2 its still quite costly through some retailers. These high prices are one of the reasons that potential buyers are being put off by Windows tablets. Now the tablet has gotten a huge discount and is being offered at a much lower price

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Microsoft Surface 2 receives bug eliminating software update

Microsoft Surface 2

Back in December, Microsoft released a firmware update for the Microsoft Surface 2, but had to pull it not too long afterwards because it led to issues with the tablet. Microsoft stated that they would fix the issue and have the update ready after the holiday season. Now it looks like the update is rolling out to Surface 2 owners around the world

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Apple iPad Air vs. Microsoft Surface 2 - Video Review

Apple iPad Air

We recently saw the iPad Air compared with the Surface Pro 2. While Apple's premium tablet can't go up against Microsoft's full Windows tablet lets see how the Apple iPad Air compares against the Microsoft Surface 2 with Windows RT

Apple iPad Air vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 - Video Review

Apple iPad AirMicrosoft Surface Pro 2

The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 essentially combines both Apple iPad Air and MacBook Air into a single efficient package. Therefore comparing these two tablets side by side isn't quite fair. However we could use this head to head comparison to asses if a Surface Pro 2 could in fact replace an iPad and a MacBook Air as your next purchase or if you prefer Apple's offerings.