*** The Official Microsoft Surface Thread ***

[JBuk]

Anyone know if the i7 is dual or quad core?

 

[ng93]

Dual core, Intel don't have any 15W quad core chips. As for which model, I don't think theres anything concrete ATM, but according to POBs link further up the page it's this one:

http://ark.intel.com/products/75114/Intel-Core-i7-4650U-Processor-4M-Cache-up-to-3_30-GHz

 

[MagicBoy]

Anyone know if the i7 is dual or quad core?

Dual with hyper-threading. It's basically the same as the i5 with a meg more cache and slightly higher clock speed. Is it worth the extra $100+ on the bare CPU price? Personally I don't think so.

The majority of i7 quad core parts are 35/45W. The smallest lightest laptop you'll typically find them in is the 15" MacBook Pro.

 

[Trig]

The i7 is different GPU as well is it not?

 

[MagicBoy]

Depends on the exact model. You can get the HD5000 in both, The Iris Pro is i7 only.

Edit - found this :

Here's how the processor models break down per product edition:

Entry-level. The entry level Surface Pro 3 model offers a dual-core Intel Core i3 4020Y processor with Intel HD Graphics 4200. It offers a clock speed of 1.5 GHz.

Mid-level. The two mid-level Surface Pro 3 models both offer the same dual-core Intel Core i5-4300U processor with Intel HD Graphics 4400. It offers a base speed of 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost speeds of up to 2.9 GHz.

High-end. The two high-end Surface Pro 3 models both offer the same Intel Core i7-4650U processor with with Intel HD Graphics 5000. It offers a base speed of 1.7 GHz with Turbo Boost speeds of up to 3.3 GHz.

 

[ajf]

I want to know whats happening with the dock for the Pro 2, especially as they have redesigned where ports are on the Pro3, that and the redesigned Surface pages on the MS site, to me it looks like there is the Surface 2 and the Pro 3, anything else is clearance, I want my dock damn it, I was told it was coming several times but nothing and now the Pro 3 is here I'm feeling a bit screwed over on a device thats not really that old...

If you want and SP2 dock just get one from ebay. There are a few sellers and a couple have decent prices. It actually arrived quicker than the SP2 from Microsoft!
We got one this way at work. Fully compatible with UK SP2. Just need a power cord for the adaptor.

 

[Trig]

Aye, resigned to looking on ebay, you seen them on amazon, one guys asking over £300 for one lol

 

[POB]

With XP owners discount the SP2 starts at £489 for the 64GB version now

(£569.00 for 128)

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/html/pbpage.windows-xp-eos/offerID.42507151709

Consider it contains the exact same CPU as the SP3 it is decent value.

 

[Martini1991]

That's a crazy deal tbh.

 

[Nikumba]

That's a crazy deal tbh.

Indeed so much so I might have to par-take in it.

I can't see if you need an XP code though

Kimbie

 

[ng93]

I bought a Pro 1 through that deal and didn't need a code.

 

[Nikumba]

Thanks, since bought a Pro 2 and didn't need it.

Just a pain MS do not offer paid delivery so can get it quicker lol

 

[Peew971]

For once, Microsoft has made an ad right:

http://youtu.be/CTo5DfBtWkY

 

[Trig]

Thats private...

 

[Peew971]

They've just made it private then, too bad. It's a very good ad.

 

[Glaucus]

I can see it

 

[Trig]

I can now, said it was private last time i tried...

 

[Nikumba]

Can anyone in the UK who got a Pro 2 after Jan look to see if they have a i5-4200 or a i5-4300 in it.

Thanks

Kimbie

 

[byron_hinson]

Can anyone in the UK who got a Pro 2 after Jan look to see if they have a i5-4200 or a i5-4300 in it.

Thanks

Kimbie

4300 here

 

[Omar]

Yup, my SP2 256GB purchased in Feb from John Lewis has the 4300U processor.