Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Tablet
Mar 18, 2016 21:33:54 #
I understand the normal bias towards Macbooks for post processing but my long history and other uses for Windows has me thinking about buying a Pro 4 tablet for portable usage which includes PP for a Nikon D800 (large files) as well as many other uses. Has anyone been using the Pro 4 for that purpose and what specs would you recommend. i5 vs i7 CPU, 8 or 16 gb of SDRAM, etc. Wny recommendations will be gratefully considered.
Mar 18, 2016 21:54:57 #
Mar 19, 2016 09:39:11 #
foxhal wrote:
I understand the normal bias towards Macbooks for post processing but my long history and other uses for Windows has me thinking about buying a Pro 4 tablet for portable usage which includes PP for a Nikon D800 (large files) as well as many other uses. Has anyone been using the Pro 4 for that purpose and what specs would you recommend. i5 vs i7 CPU, 8 or 16 gb of SDRAM, etc. Wny recommendations will be gratefully considered.
it's my dream travel machine. after looking at what is available, that was my choice. if i had the free cash. and i would definitely go with the i7. i might settle for 8 gb, unless money was really not a problem. extra memory can always be added later. but the processor is forever.
Mar 19, 2016 09:43:57 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
pelha wrote:
Unfortunately, many new computers sold today have RAM is soldered in and can't be changed. Something to consider when buying a computer.it's my dream travel machine. after looking at what is available, that was my choice. if i had the free cash. and i would definitely go with the i7. i might settle for 8 gb, unless money was really not a problem. extra memory can always be added later. but the processor is forever.
Mar 19, 2016 15:53:14 #
foxhal wrote:
I understand the normal bias towards Macbooks for post processing but my long history and other uses for Windows has me thinking about buying a Pro 4 tablet for portable usage which includes PP for a Nikon D800 (large files) as well as many other uses. Has anyone been using the Pro 4 for that purpose and what specs would you recommend. i5 vs i7 CPU, 8 or 16 gb of SDRAM, etc. Wny recommendations will be gratefully considered.
i7 fer shurrre. You cannot add ram later so get the 16 gb or see if you can try out the 8 gb before buying it
The SP is a great tablet, but upgrade-ability (Is that even a word?) suffers like all tablets. I bought an Aspire ultrabook with SSD which has worked well for several years and weighs little more than my tablet with a keyboard. ASUS also makes a light weight laptop with SSD that weighs less than 3 lb.
Mar 19, 2016 17:08:38 #
foxhal wrote:
I understand the normal bias towards Macbooks for post processing but my long history and other uses for Windows has me thinking about buying a Pro 4 tablet for portable usage which includes PP for a Nikon D800 (large files) as well as many other uses. Has anyone been using the Pro 4 for that purpose and what specs would you recommend. i5 vs i7 CPU, 8 or 16 gb of SDRAM, etc. Wny recommendations will be gratefully considered.
Review of a SP 2 on Photography Life. https://photographylife.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-pro-2-for-photographers
Compares it with other options. Nasim was an IT type in a previous life, now devoted to photography. Hope this helps
Mar 19, 2016 17:28:07 #
Thanks all for your help. I recently had an opportunity to "borrow' a new Surface Pro 4 and the improvements were amazing. Mansurov's comments in Photographhy Life have clinched it for me. When my tax refund comes in I am going to bite the bullet that I really can't afford to swallow and purchase the Pro 4 with i7 CPU, 16 gb and a 540 gb SSD. I'll get back to you Hoggers in a couple of months with feedback on my decision
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