{"id":154,"date":"2014-04-15T08:59:18","date_gmt":"2014-04-15T08:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kweaver.org\/cs\/really-happy-with-my-surface-pro-decision\/"},"modified":"2014-04-15T08:59:18","modified_gmt":"2014-04-15T08:59:18","slug":"really-happy-with-my-surface-pro-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kweaver.org\/cs\/really-happy-with-my-surface-pro-decision\/","title":{"rendered":"Really happy with my Surface Pro Decision"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After toting around a Surface RT for almost a year, replacing it with a Surface 2 RT, and toting it around for about 4 months, I\u2019m really happy with all of those decisions.&#160; Even happier now with my Pro.&#160; I\u2019ve had it for about a month now?<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"height: 240px; width: 120px\" marginheight=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;ID=OneJS&amp;OneJS=1&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=qf_sp_asin_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clickltrainingli&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00BE5T2TA&amp;asins=B00BE5T2TA&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true&amp;MarketPlace=US\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This is the one I have.&#160; I don\u2019t see paying $400 more for the Surface 2 features.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the case I keep it in.&#160; Love it, room for pen, mouse and hotspot.<\/p>\n<p>&#160;<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"height: 240px; width: 120px\" marginheight=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;ID=OneJS&amp;OneJS=1&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=qf_sp_asin_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clickltrainingli&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B009YEHEQQ&amp;asins=B009YEHEQQ&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true&amp;MarketPlace=US\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Typical day for me is to go to the gym for almost 1 1\/2 hours.&#160; Surface Pro works great on the exercise bike \u2013 ideal workout for me and my bad knees is to take a long slow ride.<\/p>\n<p>I can keep up with Facebook, Twitter and email.&#160; I\u2019ve even been known to do small updates on web pages.&#160; <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great distraction for the long slow rides.&#160; This morning I went through the rest of my Windows Phone Apps and checked to make sure the pricing was right, and even read the new documentation on the ads.&#160; My next step is to make a free version of each of my apps that are ad supported.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t add too much weight or bulk \u2013 I carry a large zippered tote since I need emergency diabetes and dog supplies.<\/p>\n<p>The other night I left the keyboard behind but was still able to update a client\u2019s website and show her some software.&#160; Now the Wedge keyboard is in the bag.&#160; I like it better than the touch cover.<\/p>\n<p>I also bought a new accessory \u2013 a Bidul hub.&#160; <\/p>\n<p> <iframe style=\"height: 240px; width: 120px\" marginheight=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;ID=OneJS&amp;OneJS=1&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=qf_sp_asin_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clickltrainingli&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00C7PNUPI&amp;asins=B00C7PNUPI&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true&amp;MarketPlace=US\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>  <\/p>\n<p>It works very well, though it does cover the volume rocker on the pros.&#160; This one is fine for the first generation, but they have upgraded for the 2\u2019s.&#160; I didn\u2019t like the first one for the Surface 2s, but since this one is out now, get it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"height: 240px; width: 120px\" marginheight=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;ID=OneJS&amp;OneJS=1&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=qf_sp_asin_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=clickltrainingli&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00HWMP108&amp;asins=B00HWMP108&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true&amp;MarketPlace=US\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I haven\u2019t figured out why you need a micro USB port on it so I am open to suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, I am shilling for Amazon, but I need some extra revenue to pay for the technology habit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After toting around a Surface RT for almost a year, replacing it with a Surface 2 RT, and toting it around for about 4 months, I\u2019m really happy with all of those decisions.&#160; Even happier now with my Pro.&#160; I\u2019ve had it for about a month now? 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