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The day the Surface has the power to support two external monitors, I will switch.
The new docking station will let you do this.
The day the Surface has the power to support two external monitors, I will switch.
My surface pro 3 battery is ok. I charge it before classes, use it all morning, charge it for an hour or two at lunch and it lasts the afternoon. As long as you are on top of keeping it charged when there's an outlet available it's been fine for me! It would probably last all through classes without being charged but I just don't feel like testing that, haha.Bumping this thread as Surface Pro 3's $100 off sale was extended to Feb 28!
I'm currently on the fence about getting a Surface Pro 3 or a Galaxy Note of some sort (as per recommendations on this thread).
For Surface Pro 3 users: is the battery life as crap as tech reviews claim? If so, how do you deal with it? And are you completely able to forego owning a separate laptop/desktop in vet school?
For Galaxy Note 10.1, etc. users: what useful vet-school-specific functionality does the Note have beyond awesome handwriting recognition? Do you use a OneNote app or S Note or something else? 10.1 or 12.2?
I have a Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition). Haven't started vet school yet, but I've been using it for taking notes this semester in undergrad. I use Lecture Notes, it's about $5 and you can also get an add-on to record lectures while you take notes. It's pretty great, you can write notes or import pdfs to write on, insert pictures into your notes, and export to pdf so you can print them if you want. I have it set up so I have a folder for each class and within the folders I have notebooks for each lecture/topic. The battery lasts through all of my classes (if I'm not on the Internet too much ), which is 10am to 4pm on my longest days. I also have a portable charger so if the battery does get low I can charge it back up a bit without having to find an outlet.For Galaxy Note 10.1, etc. users: what useful vet-school-specific functionality does the Note have beyond awesome handwriting recognition? Do you use a OneNote app or S Note or something else? 10.1 or 12.2?
I'm trying to decide between the Surface pro 3 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 (or pro?) What are the major differences between them?
And I don't get all the different operating systems... what is the difference between kitkat and jelly bean?
Kitkat is just a slight update. I'm not sure of all the changes but since it's only 4.3 to 4.4 I imagine it's not that big of a step up. I don't know the differences between a surface and the galaxy note, but I love my galaxy note...using it right nowI'm trying to decide between the Surface pro 3 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 (or pro?) What are the major differences between them?
And I don't get all the different operating systems... what is the difference between kitkat and jelly bean?
What do you consider "crap?" My Surface pro 3 has a very decent battery life (5-6 hours) if I don't watch a lot of videos or browse a bunch of websites for several hours. On long days (class 8am-6pm), I bring my charger to plug it in during lunch, but it's just a security blanket since I know it would most likely last until the end of the day if it had to.Bumping this thread as Surface Pro 3's $100 off sale was extended to Feb 28!
I'm currently on the fence about getting a Surface Pro 3 or a Galaxy Note of some sort (as per recommendations on this thread).
For Surface Pro 3 users: is the battery life as crap as tech reviews claim? If so, how do you deal with it? And are you completely able to forego owning a separate laptop/desktop in vet school?
For Galaxy Note 10.1, etc. users: what useful vet-school-specific functionality does the Note have beyond awesome handwriting recognition? Do you use a OneNote app or S Note or something else? 10.1 or 12.2?
I'm trying to decide between the Surface pro 3 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 (or pro?) What are the major differences between them?
And I don't get all the different operating systems... what is the difference between kitkat and jelly bean?
I'm trying to decide between the Surface pro 3 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 (or pro?) What are the major differences between them?
And I don't get all the different operating systems... what is the difference between kitkat and jelly bean?
What do you consider "crap?" My Surface pro 3 has a very decent battery life (5-6 hours) if I don't watch a lot of videos or browse a bunch of websites for several hours. On long days (class 8am-6pm), I bring my charger to plug it in during lunch, but it's just a security blanket since I know it would most likely last until the end of the day if it had to.
Unfortunately, it won't last days on the charge (though the first few months I got a good 9-10 hours out of it at a time). Compared to my old laptop that only got one hour off the charger, I'm pretty happy with it haha.Ah, I've been spoiled. My old ultrabook + current Chromebook last me days on a single charge. Although my old ultrabook is dead and my Chromebook is obviously limited otherwise.
I love that the Surface Pro 3 is reasonably powerful and can run Matlab, Photoshop, etc. I've also read on other forums that the handwriting recognition is even better than the Galaxy Note's Wacom-based tech (hard to believe!). I am leaning heavily towards the SP3 now...
My laptop is at least 7 years old and has some issues, so I'm looking to completely replace it. I guess the sp3 sounds like the way to go, which is how I was leaning anyway. I almost want to get it now with my tax returns, but I should probably wait until a figure out all of my student loans.
this thread. I'm geeking out about getting a tablet for vet school. Are any of you galaxy note or surface pro users lefties? Does it affect your notes written on your tablet? I've been known to smudge some of my handwritten notes so I'm curious if this affects tablet-written notes at all? For example, as I'm writing, will my palm moving across the screen accidentally select stuff or confuse my tablet into thinking that I'm drawing instead of writing? Thanks
I did hear about the surface pro 4, but I think its supposed to come out closer to August or SeptemberI'm trying to hold out for the surface pro 4. Some rumors say it could come out in July.
I have a Surface Pro 3 as my primary laptop/notetaker and I LOVE IT! It runs circles around my old Dell and I seriously have no complaints. I love being able to type my notes while also being able to draw pathways or structures as well (OneNote is a must, and at least at Mizzou the entirety of Office can be downloaded for free from the email program so definitely do that!). It is compatible with all of the notes/software so far (In the fall you will have the option to download a virtual microscope for histo/microanatomy, or other programs to watch lecture recordings, which I was very happy to have zero issues with (some Mac users had a few hiccups with programs, though the IT office just for the vet school is super helpful in that aspect)).hey all, just wanted to bump this thread to ask about the Surface Pro 3. Anyone who is using it, what specifications does yours have? I was planning on getting the i5 processor, 128gb memory, 4gb RAM. Would this be enough? I'm going to Mizzou in case anyone has any specific Mizzou related surface pro 3 experience!
I have the same specs and mine has worked well for undergrad. No complaints from me!hey all, just wanted to bump this thread to ask about the Surface Pro 3. Anyone who is using it, what specifications does yours have? I was planning on getting the i5 processor, 128gb memory, 4gb RAM. Would this be enough? I'm going to Mizzou in case anyone has any specific Mizzou related surface pro 3 experience!
I'm seeing a lot of strong recommendations here for the SP3, which is what I've been looking at for my upcoming first year, but I'm wondering if anyone uses the Surface 3? I do have a three year old i5 laptop I'll be keeping as a supplement device, but I was considering buying a Surface/SP3 to bring to classes/on-the-go/etc. The Surface is a good deal cheaper than the Pro yet seems to have a lot of the same functionality based on reviews at Microsoft.com. I'm just wondering whether it will be enough for classes? Are there any vet-related programs you need to run that the Atom processor of the Surface won't be able to handle?
I don't know that many classmates that have the S3 unfortunately... though those that do seem to enjoy it. I think the main difference (this is really just a guess) is going to be power. If you are looking to completely replace your laptop (like I did), then maybe the SP3 is the way to go, since it does everything my old laptop did and then some. But if you are just going to use this for school, then I think the S3 would do just fine for you (or look at the S4 when it comes out...). However I'm not a tech person so I could be wrong, this is just what I was told when I was looking at the two of them.I'm seeing a lot of strong recommendations here for the SP3, which is what I've been looking at for my upcoming first year, but I'm wondering if anyone uses the Surface 3? I do have a three year old i5 laptop I'll be keeping as a supplement device, but I was considering buying a Surface/SP3 to bring to classes/on-the-go/etc. The Surface is a good deal cheaper than the Pro yet seems to have a lot of the same functionality based on reviews at Microsoft.com. I'm just wondering whether it will be enough for classes? Are there any vet-related programs you need to run that the Atom processor of the Surface won't be able to handle?
I have to handwrite things to remember them, and I found that switching to a tablet (I have a Galaxy Note but I figure it's the same concept) wasn't difficult at all. Still had all the benefits of handwriting the notes too.Maybe a silly inquiry but I have never typed notes on a computer in class - I always handwrite them in notebooks (call me oldschool) - was it easy for people to adjust to writing with the stylus on the S3/SP3 screens? Does anyone in vet school hand write their notes?
Maybe they have some kind of shorthand systemI literally have no idea how people manage to still hand write notes in vet school (though there are a few in my class that still do).
I used to do nothing but handwritten notes as well, but found out very quickly that since I have such messy handwriting, it was just easier for me to type and then use the stylus to flip pages or draw arrows for pathways. I wasn't keeping up very well writing with the stylus (Mostly because I wanted good, readable notes, but my handwriting is atrocious), though there's a few people in my class that write with the stylus just fine! The stylus itself is fabulous. It is super precise and writes just like my real handwriting. I can also use it to underline/highlight as I go which is really nice.Maybe a silly inquiry but I have never typed notes on a computer in class - I always handwrite them in notebooks (call me oldschool) - was it easy for people to adjust to writing with the stylus on the S3/SP3 screens? Does anyone in vet school hand write their notes?
Maybe they have some kind of shorthand system
I'm curious to see how huge our printed notes packets will beThe few I've seen just print out the powerpoint slides. Lots and lots of paper when our lectures vary from 40 slides-200 slides per lecture...
about 1 ream of paperI'm curious to see how huge our printed notes packets will be
about 1 ream of paper
A 1 TB external hard drive is currently $55 on Amazon. And there's always Dropbox! 256 GB seems excessive to me on a laptop when third-party storage is so cheap these days...unless you plan on installing gluttonous software/virtual OS.The problems with my laptop are getting worse by the day, so I'm thinking of just getting the sp3 instead of waiting for the sp4 which I heard may come out at the end of July. It's a tough choice because I'm sure the sp3 price will go down at the same time. Anyway, no matter which I ultimately decide to get and when, how many GB do you think is necessary? Is 64 ok? Or should I go big and get 256 (512 is just TOO expensive)? I'll mostly use it for school stuff and moderate internet usage. I can't see me watching movies or anything like that on it.
It really depends on what you're using it for. If you're just going to be doing school stuff and some internet stuff, 64 should be fine. You can store most documents on like, google drive or something anyway. My tablet is only 32 gb and I use it for those same things.The problems with my laptop are getting worse by the day, so I'm thinking of just getting the sp3 instead of waiting for the sp4 which I heard may come out at the end of July. It's a tough choice because I'm sure the sp3 price will go down at the same time. Anyway, no matter which I ultimately decide to get and when, how many GB do you think is necessary? Is 64 ok? Or should I go big and get 256 (512 is just TOO expensive)? I'll mostly use it for school stuff and moderate internet usage. I can't see me watching movies or anything like that on it.
I am planning on getting an external hard drive too, mostly to store pictures and some music. I'm not planning on installing any crazy software either, so thanks for saving me a couple hundred bucks!A 1 TB external hard drive is currently $55 on Amazon. And there's always Dropbox! 256 GB seems excessive to me on a laptop when third-party storage is so cheap these days...unless you plan on installing gluttonous software/virtual OS.