Surface 2 RT: Do you recommend it?

[Cruncher04]

Considering that Surface 2 has W8.1 RT and Dell Venue 11 Pro is full W8.1 as well as having a better processor, I think I should just go for a Dell Venue 11 Pro

Directly compared the Surface 2 is:
- lighter
- thinner
- has much better build quality
- better stand-by time
- comes with Outlook
- faster processor (GPU)
- has kickstand
- much better camera
- slightly better screen

The Dell would have to be much cheaper compared to Surface 2 in order that i would remotely consider it. By the way i got my Dell from my employer, otherwise i would have ingored the device completely. The only thing the Dell potentially has going for it is the ability to run legacy desktop apps, which i do not need (on a tablet). But the pressure to run such apps must be remarkably high in order to consider the Dell over the Surface 2 for the same price, as the Dell has nothing going for it.

 

[thatdennis]

Hello I am considering a tablet for school usage. It will be used for basic web browsing and school work.

I do like the fact that Surface 2 comes with Office pre-installed. However, I do not like the fact that I will be forced to use Microsoft Internet Explorer only for internet. That means I cannot use any add-ons such as Adblock or Xnotifier (for emails). This is the reason I am considering a Dell Venue 11 Pro, which comes with full Windows 8.1 at a similar price.

Also, I am worried about the non-removable battery of the Surface 2, that means once the 1 year warranty is over, and the battery goes bust (and it will), it will be annoying & expensive to replace the battery. How much does MS charge for the battery replacement?

To summarize, I do like the Surface 2 and Windows RT is fine except:
1) Having no choice in internet browser.

2) Non-removable battery.

So what do you have to say as owners? Would you still have gotten the Surface 2, if you had known about the Dell Venue 11 Pro?
The Dell tablet comes with full W8.1 as well as removable battery, BUT I do like the look of the Surface more.

Decisions......

For school? Get the Surface 2, I really highly recommend it. E-mail wise, the native e-mail app is already great. The non-removable battery is not to worry as mine is almost about a year and the battery still lasts 10 hours during school. Internet Explorer will have to suffice, as it is already good enough.

The split screen I say is priceless, as it helps a lot of essays. No alt tabs required again.