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oilyfan · 05-26-2014, 10:02 PM

I have an iPad and a Surface Pro. There is no way I see the Surface as an iPad killer for two big reasons:

Battery life, I get only 3 hours or so of life out of the device, that is not enough by a long shot. I know battery life has improved with 2 and 3 but still not close to an iPad or a Nexus 7

Weight, the Surface is a heavy tablet that is awkward to use, it comes nowhere near the mobility of an iPad.

Otherwise I agree the Surface has some great attributes like the ability to run full programs, USB connectivity, docking ability etc.

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oilyfan Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Calgary Exp:	I have an iPad and a Surface Pro. There is no way I see the Surface as an iPad killer for two big reasons: Battery life, I get only 3 hours or so of life out of the device, that is not enough by a long shot. I know battery life has improved with 2 and 3 but still not close to an iPad or a Nexus 7 Weight, the Surface is a heavy tablet that is awkward to use, it comes nowhere near the mobility of an iPad. Otherwise I agree the Surface has some great attributes like the ability to run full programs, USB connectivity, docking ability etc.