May I ask a question?

Nov 21st, 2020 6:28 pm

#1

redflagdealsguy [OP]: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 23060 posts; 28563 upvotes

Nov 21st, 2020 6:28 pm

With maximum respect in the interests in inquiry.

Do folks consider a Microsoft Surface Pro for $450 + tax a good deal?

i5 8250u
8GB RAM
128GB SSD

Thoughts gents?

P.S. Generation 6.

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Nov 21st, 2020 6:44 pm

#2

redflagdealsguy [OP]: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 23060 posts; 28563 upvotes

Nov 21st, 2020 6:44 pm

Serious question, as I've never owned or seriously researched the Surface line.

This feels way more expensive than $450 justifies.

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Nov 21st, 2020 6:45 pm

#3

Crichtonfan: Deal Addict; Mar 18, 2015; 2406 posts; 1448 upvotes; Antarctica

Nov 21st, 2020 6:45 pm

Too good to be true pricing imo.

+1

Nov 21st, 2020 6:52 pm

#4

redflagdealsguy [OP]: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 23060 posts; 28563 upvotes

Nov 21st, 2020 6:52 pm

Crichtonfan wrote: ↑ Too good to be true pricing imo.

Yep, it's one of our suppliers. I think it's a Christmas Thank you gift for using them.

Gifts are suppose to be free, but this will do.

Thanks for the confirmation.

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+1

Nov 21st, 2020 6:56 pm

#5

Terabithia: Deal Addict; Apr 1, 2015; 1637 posts; 928 upvotes; NOYFB

Nov 21st, 2020 6:56 pm

Could you get one for me as well

plz don't touch my signature.

don't make me less of a human just cause i don't share your "idiotologies".

👮‍♂️👮‍♀️lives matter

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Nov 21st, 2020 7:00 pm

#6

redflagdealsguy [OP]: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 23060 posts; 28563 upvotes

Nov 21st, 2020 7:00 pm

Ok, so this is reading like a gloat. Not my intent.

You guys are great for getting back to this curious oaf (i.e. me) so quickly.

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Nov 21st, 2020 11:30 pm

#7

redflagdealsguy [OP]: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 23060 posts; 28563 upvotes

Nov 21st, 2020 11:30 pm

There are a large number of updates, and some updates for this device that are a mix of firmware and software.

This is no revelation, but just like the Google Pixel from Google, having a Microsoft Tablet probably endows one with the best and most up to date in both OS software and compatible firmware updates.

What a sleek device, I'm an idiot for not getting one sooner.

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Nov 21st, 2020 11:33 pm

#8

evilYoda: Deal Addict; Nov 15, 2020; 3587 posts; 2539 upvotes

Nov 21st, 2020 11:33 pm

8 gigs of system ram, can you upgrade it

Nov 21st, 2020 11:41 pm

#9

redflagdealsguy [OP]: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 23060 posts; 28563 upvotes

Nov 21st, 2020 11:41 pm

evilYoda wrote: ↑ 8 gigs of system ram, can you upgrade it

Almost certainly not.

To that point, if the seller had said 4GB RAM, I would've peace'd out even at $450. At 8GB, it's good enough for portable computing when I'm on the go.

My main workstation is also my main portable device, the Dell Inspiron 5505 Ryzen 4700U laptop.

My convenient ultraportable solution is now this Surface Pro. Just very pleased overall.

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Nov 22nd, 2020 1:50 am

#10

Keigotw: Deal Expert; Mar 25, 2003; 16548 posts; 5027 upvotes; Markham

Nov 22nd, 2020 1:50 am

256GB here
cdw-canada-surface-pro-6-256gb-8gb-729-99-2419794/

but 128GB for $450 very good deal

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48TB Node 304 / i5-3570 / Server 2016 Essentials
12TB HP Mediasmart EX 495 (E8400, 3.0GHZ, 4GB Mushkin), with Server 2016 Essentials
16TB Qnap TS-459 Pro