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    What are everyone's thoughts on the Chuwi Surbook for a basic device?

    Discussion in 'Smartphones and Tablets' started by kojack, Oct 9, 2017.

  1. kojack

    kojack Notebook Prophet

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    I am thinking about getting two surbooks with pen and keyboard for my son and myself. what are peoples thoughts on the surface device.
     
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    @kojack well, the CPU is glorified Atom, which kinda tells the story; slow eMMC storage ain't going to make the experience better, either. Port selection and display are fantastic, on the other hand. Still, at $370 + shipping (cheapest I was able to find for the tablet without keyboard) it's definitely pricey.
     
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    I found one for 349 CDN, where as the 128 gb surface 3 was 600 plus...both without pen and keyboard. So, I figure the surbook is very comparable to the surface 3, but 1/2 the price.
     
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    @kojack FWIW used Surface 3 costs less than $300. But at 349 CDN ($280 USD), Surbook is a very viable alternative. Still, I personally wouldn't take it - very poor battery life for a convertible device will destroy the experience, IMO. Your mileage may vary, ofc.
     
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    Where can you get a 128gb surface 3 for 349? LINKY?
     
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    Well, that changes EVERYTHING. hmmmmm. have to look into that more....
     
    kojack, Oct 12, 2017
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