So, who's gonna get a Surface Pro 3?

[quek9]

August 31

Well that sux, I wonder why even have a pre-order so soon if only to release it several months in the future. Thanks for the information though.

I wish that Microsoft can match Apple's hardware distribution one day.

 

[mozman68]

Well that sux, I wonder why even have a pre-order so soon if only to release it several months in the future. Thanks for the information though.

I wish that Microsoft can match Apple's hardware distribution one day.

You mean, sending it to you on the exact day they said it would be available? Isn't that what they are doing?

 

[LumiaIcon]

So... I'm confused. There is a pre-order for SP3. I want the i7 but refuse to wait until August. If I pre-order the i5, is there any advantage to a pre-order vs. walking into the store and buying it? Do pre-orders ship any sooner than brick and mortar?

 

[anon(5445874)]

So... I'm confused. There is a pre-order for SP3. I want the i7 but refuse to wait until August. If I pre-order the i5, is there any advantage to a pre-order vs. walking into the store and buying it? Do pre-orders ship any sooner than brick and mortar?

You're assuming they won't sell out. Pre order means you will get one.

 

[hopmedic]

I'm tossing up the idea of selling my SP2 128 with TypeCover 2, my HP dv6t-se with i7, 8GB RAM, 1 TB Hard drive, Blu-Ray Burner, and touchscreen, and finding what else I can sell in order to get an i5 128 SP3 with TypeCover.

 

[smoheath]

I'm tossing up the idea of selling my SP2 128 with TypeCover 2, my HP dv6t-se with i7, 8GB RAM, 1 TB Hard drive, Blu-Ray Burner, and touchscreen, and finding what else I can sell in order to get an i5 128 SP3 with TypeCover.

By the sound of it, with all that stuff you could afford the i5 8GB model and I would be jealous.

 

[WillysJeepMan]

I'm tossing up the idea of selling my SP2 128 with TypeCover 2, my HP dv6t-se with i7, 8GB RAM, 1 TB Hard drive, Blu-Ray Burner, and touchscreen, and finding what else I can sell in order to get an i5 128 SP3 with TypeCover.

Ok, I gotta stop reading this forum... because you all are weakening my resolve. I know it's not wise to buy the current SP3 (but hold out for SP4 or mid-stream SP3 update)... but, but... :grin:

 

[california86]

I'm tossing up the idea of selling my SP2 128 with TypeCover 2, my HP dv6t-se with i7, 8GB RAM, 1 TB Hard drive, Blu-Ray Burner, and touchscreen, and finding what else I can sell in order to get an i5 128 SP3 with TypeCover.

You can sell that DSLR and Lens you've got in your avatar. I'm sure you'd be able to get a few SP3's for that.

 

[anon(5445874)]

You can sell that DSLR and Lens you've got in your avatar. I'm sure you'd be able to get a few SP3's for that.

Or better yet, just get a couple extra photography gigs to pay for it. No sense in going crazy!!

 

[hopmedic]

By the sound of it, with all that stuff you could afford the i5 8GB model and I would be jealous.

LOL - it's not worth (at least I doubt) what you'd think. The dv6t is four years old, though there isn't anything really wrong with it. I did buy the highest-end model they made at the time, though - backlit keyboard, fingerprint scanner, 8GB, Blu-Ray burner (the hard drive was enlarged later), and the touch screen. Yeah, it's probably worth more than I'm estimating in my head, now that I think about it.

Ok, I gotta stop reading this forum... because you all are weakening my resolve. I know it's not wise to buy the current SP3 (but hold out for SP4 or mid-stream SP3 update)... but, but... :grin:

If you're looking for a site that helps to build your resolve to NOT buy a new computer, you're in the wrong place! :wink:

You can sell that DSLR and Lens you've got in your avatar. I'm sure you'd be able to get a few SP3's for that.

No. My equipment is several years old, so not worth near what I paid for it. And I'm not getting rid of it. :winktongue:

Or better yet, just get a couple extra photography gigs to pay for it. No sense in going crazy!!

I wish. I don't think I've ever made a dime on my photography. I hate doing weddings. I've done several but only for friends who couldn't afford a real photog. I just use the camera for my own enjoyment. Not as much as I used to, but I love it when I get the chance to use it.

 

[anon(5445874)]

LOL - it's not worth (at least I doubt) what you'd think. The dv6t is four years old, though there isn't anything really wrong with it. I did buy the highest-end model they made at the time, though - backlit keyboard, fingerprint scanner, 8GB, Blu-Ray burner (the hard drive was enlarged later), and the touch screen. Yeah, it's probably worth more than I'm estimating in my head, now that I think about it.


If you're looking for a site that helps to build your resolve to NOT buy a new computer, you're in the wrong place! :wink:


No. My equipment is several years old, so not worth near what I paid for it. And I'm not getting rid of it. :winktongue:


I wish. I don't think I've ever made a dime on my photography. I hate doing weddings. I've done several but only for friends who couldn't afford a real photog. I just use the camera for my own enjoyment. Not as much as I used to, but I love it when I get the chance to use it.

All that's left is selling a kidney.

 

[hopmedic]

All that's left is selling a kidney.

There's an idea!

 

[chadthebuilder]

Ordered the i5 128GB model on Saturday. Definitely the priciest computer I have ever purchased, but well worth it (I hope ). I haven't ever personally owned a Windows 8 machine (didn't think the upgrade from 7 was worth the cost on my older laptop), and I am really looking forward to the experience. June 20 just can't get here fast enough....

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[WillysJeepMan]

There's an idea!

It's all fun and games until someone loses a kidney. :wink:

 

[photobriangray]

Checked it out at the Austin store. Pre-order, why not? They let me pre-order the dock, too. Amazing device.

 

[bluefirestarter]

Preordered a i5 8gb/256 with a dark blue cover from Best Buy. Finally went to check it out at the Microsoft store and came away extremely impressed. It is one nice piece of kit! The lady there told me to try out the "lapability" it was quite sturdy (not sure why people were so meh in online reviews) The 20th can't get here fast enough...

 

[hopmedic]

Well, I've decided. I'll be getting an SP3. It won't be on opening day, because I've bought into the kickstarter for the Freedom Case, and that won't be here until July. I'll add that to the SP2 package I sell, to bump the price up a bit. I put my dv6t on ebay last night as a buy it now / best offer, so I'll watch to see what kind of offers I get. Once the Freedom Case arrives, I'll put the SP2 on ebay, too. I'll dig up a few other things to sell, as well, so hopefully I can bump my revenue up to the range of the 256GB i5 and the Type Cover. Ok. now I'm getting anxious. If that Freedom Case had only shipped in April when they first thought it would....

 

[hopmedic]

Oh - and hey - Veterans - make sure you show that you are a vet. Microsoft store offers a 10% discount, and I'm pretty sure it applies to the Surface products (I could be wrong - they don't give the discount for all products they sell).

 

[MoggSquad]

I think I read somewhere it's 5% for veterans on Surface and 10% on accessories. Nothing to sneeze at!

Oh - and hey - Veterans - make sure you show that you are a vet. Microsoft store offers a 10% discount, and I'm pretty sure it applies to the Surface products (I could be wrong - they don't give the discount for all products they sell).

 

[hopmedic]

I think I read somewhere it's 5% for veterans on Surface and 10% on accessories. Nothing to sneeze at!

Yes, you're right. I was mistaken. Took me a while to find a link, but I posted one for the military discount as well as student discount. Military and vets get 5% on PCs and Surface, 10% on everything else. Students get 10% on all. I qualify for either, but it bugs me that students get more than gets.