I have read a lot about the dpi issue. But isn't that a huge improvement in windows 8.1? the surface pro 3 can support 4k (ultra hd) screen. which seems great to me.
but to get back on topic. I have a similar situation. I am a software developer using visual studio 2013 (update 3 rc), sql server 2014 (client tools only (because of the load)) iis, photoshop (though I liked photoshop the most when its closed) etc. and my notebook at work is older than a dinosaur (5 yrs) so I'd like to apply for a new device. I do not need a portable device so this would be great too:
MEDIONshop Nederland | MEDION AKOYA PC P5322 G
for 1100 euro
the surface 3 pro with 8gb and 256gb ssd is over 1300 euro and would require a typecover and dockingstation so would be together over 1600 euro.
in a perfect world, I wanted to have both. One for on the road and one for when I am behind a desk. But I have to choose which device I suggest to my boss. The surface 3 pro definitely has a huge coolness factor. but also pricetag. the desktop dev machine has great power (and great responsibility, lol) and is less expensive. What do you developers who used the SP3 already advice in this situation?
ps. I definitely need the hyper-v option which is not available at my current ancient notebook. http://winsupersite.com/mobile-devices/surface-pro-3-tip-hyper-v-vs-connected-standby
but to get back on topic. I have a similar situation. I am a software developer using visual studio 2013 (update 3 rc), sql server 2014 (client tools only (because of the load)) iis, photoshop (though I liked photoshop the most when its closed) etc. and my notebook at work is older than a dinosaur (5 yrs) so I'd like to apply for a new device. I do not need a portable device so this would be great too:
MEDIONshop Nederland | MEDION AKOYA PC P5322 G
for 1100 euro
the surface 3 pro with 8gb and 256gb ssd is over 1300 euro and would require a typecover and dockingstation so would be together over 1600 euro.
in a perfect world, I wanted to have both. One for on the road and one for when I am behind a desk. But I have to choose which device I suggest to my boss. The surface 3 pro definitely has a huge coolness factor. but also pricetag. the desktop dev machine has great power (and great responsibility, lol) and is less expensive. What do you developers who used the SP3 already advice in this situation?
ps. I definitely need the hyper-v option which is not available at my current ancient notebook. http://winsupersite.com/mobile-devices/surface-pro-3-tip-hyper-v-vs-connected-standby
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