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Microsoft Surface Pro or Surface RT?
What would be the best choice for your library patrons?
These devices have their own list of pro's and con's. [See link below for stats.] The best way to address this issue is to compare the Surface devices with another brand to find out where your 'wants and needs' stand. Hopefully these articles will help us weed through the stats and make constructive decisions over the summer.
Surface RT vs. Surface Pro
Replacing your laptops?
If you are thinking about replacing your library laptops, the Surface Pro might be the way to go, weighing in at only 2 lbs. You can add a 'type cover' for the keyboard for $129, less if it's bundled.
With the apps running just like a laptop, it's definitely a better production device for college students than the RT.
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| Image Credit: http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/which-surface-is-right-for-you
Touch Cover might be an issue:
There are some negative reviews in Amazon concerning the 'touch' cover because the space bar seems to miss as you type. This would be very frustrating to continually edit your work. I'd rather be practical, even though some patrons might like the look of the 'touch' cover in Amazon's beautiful summer color choices.
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Why not the Surface RT? 1.5 lbs.
What advantages or disadvantages does this device have over the iPad or the Kindle Fire HD? Seriously this is an upgraded tablet. The RT is ultra-thin and light with a long battery life. The pixels are lower to enhance the battery life. The chart below reads, 'always connected and always up to date'. It doesn't function like a laptop because it doesn't have the Pro's core processor. The RT has a bit larger display, almost one inch; storage starts at 32GB, weighs a tiny bit more than the iPad and Kindle Fire HD, plus it comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home Student 2013..
Tablet Fight: Surface vs. iPad vs. Kindle Fire HD 8.9"
Be sure to review this article that has an excellent chart for comparison.
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| Image Credit: http://www.gizmag.com/surface-vs-ipad/24591/ Surface RT vs. iPad http://www.gizmag.com/macbook-air-vs-microsoft-surface-pro-specs-comparison/26175/ |
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| Image Credit: http://www.gizmag.com/macbook-air-vs-microsoft-surface-pro-specs-comparison/26175/ MacBook Air vs. Surface Pro The cost of the Surface Pro plus the touch cover is the same as the Macbook Air. http://www.gizmag.com/macbook-air-vs-microsoft-surface-pro-specs-comparison/26175/ |
