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11-23-2016, 07:16 PM
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#1 | SiRVs up, dude
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| Anyone switch from Mac to MS Surface?
Just trying to get some ideas of what the transition was like.
I've been a Mac guy for the last 6 years (not that long), but, despite loving the OSX interface, its getting a bit old.
My main concern is the Mail app for Mac. Does Win10 have something similar that can sync all my 6 mail accounts onto one app?
Thankfully, my MBP is still worth $2000, so I can get a pretty decked out surface pro.
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11-23-2016, 08:21 PM
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#2 | Media Officer / MOD
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I got myself a surface book and I'm pretty disappointed so far.
I love the mac trackpad and the surfacebook can't compare, and the keyboard is mushy.
Check out my instagram @aznboi128 I ran a benchmark on it just to see and i was averaging 6fps.
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11-23-2016, 08:57 PM
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#3 | SiRVs up, dude
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^ Whats up Jimmy?! Went to HS with you, congrats on getting married man
Back on topic:
Yeah, another problem was the track pad... I love the mac track pad... I played with a few surface track pads at best buy the other day, and I thought they were pretty functional. Functional enough anyway.. I'm also missing out on a bunch of games I bought off steam a few years back. I don't have my desktop anymore, and my mac can't play half of the games I had on steam...
I'm guessing the surface isn't designed to game?
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11-24-2016, 12:08 AM
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#4 | Got MOD?
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Probably cause it's running at 3200x2000 resolution? 1920x1080 would probably be faster. Is this the refreshed model with the new gpu?
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11-24-2016, 03:38 AM
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#5 | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Are these graphic intensive games? I don't think gaming on a Surface can be run beyond the lowest resolution settings.
Have you tried creating a boot camp partition and running windows off of your mac?
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11-24-2016, 03:56 AM
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#6 | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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Following this as well. Also believe op is talking about a surface pro, not the surface book. Currently don't own an apple, but considering either or for an everyday portable internet surfing and note taking. Curious how a surface works when trying to use it on your lap, any first hand experiences with using one on your lap?
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11-24-2016, 05:58 AM
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#7 | SiRVs up, dude
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Originally Posted by tomatogunk Are these graphic intensive games? I don't think gaming on a Surface can be run beyond the lowest resolution settings.
Have you tried creating a boot camp partition and running windows off of your mac? | Not really switching purely for the OS interface, it's more for the device form factor. I walk around alot while at work/school so I want something that's light and portable. My MacBook pro is heavy as F.
I'm really just looking to finish my Arkham asylum/city games from steam lol... Don't have a desktop anymore, and was hoping apple versions of the game would have come out over the last couple years, but no luck (only Arkham city)
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11-24-2016, 08:04 AM
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#8 | (╯°□°)╯聽不到 ╮(°□°╮)
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get the touchbar macs
super light
lol
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11-24-2016, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by SiRV ^ Whats up Jimmy?! Went to HS with you, congrats on getting married man
Back on topic:
Yeah, another problem was the track pad... I love the mac track pad... I played with a few surface track pads at best buy the other day, and I thought they were pretty functional. Functional enough anyway.. I'm also missing out on a bunch of games I bought off steam a few years back. I don't have my desktop anymore, and my mac can't play half of the games I had on steam...
I'm guessing the surface isn't designed to game? | hahaa thanks!
In terms of games, using a mac isn't the greatest. Most games that are for mac is ported from pc and they tend to not run as well. A bootcamp into windows and it should be fine.
In terms of the trackpad it's a huge factor for me, but many have said the touchscreen is the solution but I'm too used to not raising my hand to touch the screen every time I need to "click" Quote:
Originally Posted by !MiKrofT Probably cause it's running at 3200x2000 resolution? 1920x1080 would probably be faster. Is this the refreshed model with the new gpu? | Yea this is the new refreshed model I'm using the benchmark was at full res but I ran a GTA benchmark at 720p and was only getting around 20~fps. Battlefield one was not playable on recommended settings of medium. Quote:
Originally Posted by TjAlmeida Following this as well. Also believe op is talking about a surface pro, not the surface book. Currently don't own an apple, but considering either or for an everyday portable internet surfing and note taking. Curious how a surface works when trying to use it on your lap, any first hand experiences with using one on your lap? | I've tried the Surface Pro before getting the Book and the problem is that kickstand takes more space than needed and on uneven surfaces (like lap) really doesn't work
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11-25-2016, 12:27 AM
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#10 | Got MOD?
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Yeah. The surface pro doesn't work so well on the lap. It's doable as I've done it a few times. . I use mine for work both away and at the office.
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11-25-2016, 03:28 AM
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#11 | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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I am just an average laptop user and I have Windows running PC at home...Mac experience is definitely better than Surface products both work and leisure use.
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11-25-2016, 08:03 AM
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#12 | SiRVs up, dude
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Ok, looks like I'll 'rough' it out for another couple years till I finish my program, then I'll just buy another Windows gaming rig. Thanks all for saving me a G!
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11-25-2016, 08:41 AM
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#13 | Media Officer / MOD
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Hey Andrew, so I tried to run BF1 on low settings on 1024x768 got average 12fps LOL not playable at all.
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