Surface Pro 2

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Yeah I got the 256\8GB version a couple of weeks ago, I got the type 2 keyboard but actually find myself using the Logitech K810 keyboard instead (it's bluetooth and just a nicer keyboard to type on).

I have managed to get BF4 playing on it as well

Really impressed with it but I do find myself using the Mini Retina more still (it's easier to read the Kindle app on the Mini than the Surface Pro 2).

 

With high performance 10/100 Mbps network speed.

Well that kinda sucks, 10/100 in this day and age?

 

Plenty of alternatives that do support gigabit - http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb...+giga,aps,228&rh=i:aps,k:usb gigabit ethernet

 

I've had the Pro 1 (256/4GB) for about 6 months now, and it has pretty much replaced my very powerful and "heavy" Dell M4700 as the computer I take to customers. I run quite a lot of labs on the Dell (as it has 32GB RAM), but the weight and size doesn't make it very practical in meetings. The screen resolution whilst the same as the Pro, is however bigger (at 15.6" if I recall) thus making general work on it a little easier on the eyes.

I've gotten used to the Type keyboard, so don't particularly need a third party one for the Pro, but if I need to do more writing, I do prefer to go for the Dell at home.

Having said that, I'd love to get the 256/8GB model Pro 2 (if I could find one in the stores... it's always sold out) for the improved battery life and additional RAM which should help me run a few extra VM's on the road (thank you for Hyper-V in W8.x ).

I've also been eyeing the Dell Venue 8 which seems like an even more portable x85 W8.x tablet, and may try to get one from the US during my trip in January.

And for those who are wondering about the docking station for the Pro 1/2, I've seen it, played with it, and it's actually quite nice and well executed. A few extra USB ports wouldn't go amiss, but it's pretty much got everything you need to dock the Pro at home or work with minimal fuss (but there's also some other very nice docking stations, vertical ones from I think Lenovo and the like, which also work very well and may come with a more attractive price).

Overall, very happy with my Pro. I scrapped the W8 Pro installation and went with W8.1 Enterprise using a clean install. There's a little procedure for that if anyone is interested.