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10-25-2012, 05:18 PM
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MSI has one that's very much like the sony duo11 it looks  Hands-on with MSI's S20 Slidebook Windows 8 convertible Ultrabook (update: video) -- Engadget
the only thing different it seems is how the top opens (actually seems better than how the sony lid works)
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10-25-2012, 06:29 PM
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#52 | | Ready to be Man handled by RS!
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^ These have one huge advantage over the Surface - you can actually use it like a laptop (meaning you can put it on your lap). As cool as the Surface keyboard/cover is, it still requires space on a desk/table to work and room behind for the kickstand. That means it's useless on the train, bus, airplane or even in most university lecture halls that think giving you a big armrest qualifies as a desk.
That said, in a Best Buy filled with $500 laptops, are people going to plunk down over $1,100 for an MSI laptop/tablet?
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10-25-2012, 07:09 PM
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the hardware specs for something like the msi or sony duo11 equate to about a $1000 laptop
and these are thinner and work like a tablet too
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10-26-2012, 06:18 AM
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^ So what do you actually expect to do with it in tablet mode? Which software will you be running that uses the tablet that will be better than laptop mode?
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10-26-2012, 07:25 AM
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nothing particular in mind; i've no real use for a tablet but i just like that i can get more "comfy" with a tablet or "tablet mode"
so i suppose i would just browse the net on the bed or youtube/hulu/reading manga,comics and anything that may come out in the future
its really just an added benefit; i was headed for getting an ultrabook over my current gaming laptop (since i dont game anymore) and a "convertible" (as they seem to be calling it) is more appealing
hell being an apple fanboy im surprised you'd ask that considering the redundant, useless, iProducts that millions flock to replace with a newer edition
i just want it 
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10-26-2012, 11:37 AM
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Just got Windows 8 pro for $16.95. Will be installing on a Asus AIO with a touch screen.
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10-26-2012, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Manic!  Just got Windows 8 pro for $16.95. Will be installing on a Asus AIO with a touch screen. | So cheap, where???
I hope they have student deals
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10-26-2012, 04:42 PM
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^^^^ its $14+ if you bought a laptop/computer within a years time; else its $40 to upgrade
If you got Win 8 Pro make sure you go here and get Media Centre for free Add features - Microsoft Windows
(its free until January)
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10-26-2012, 06:42 PM
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#59 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
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If you've purchased your laptop/computer from June 2012 - Jan 2013 without win8 pre-installed you can upgrade to Win 8 for $14 by going to this website http://www.windowsupgradeoffer.com/ and entering your information and you get a promo code which will discount your purchase
Well you can go to that website, http://www.windowsupgradeoffer.com/ and enter any information you want as long as its within the promo period and you can get WIN8 for $14+tax
I haven't seen this posted on redflagdeals so quick before they find out and ruin this deal
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10-26-2012, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by StylinRed If you've purchased your laptop/computer from June 2012 - Jan 2013 without win8 pre-installed you can upgrade to Win 8 for $14 by going to this website Windows Upgrade Offer - Landing Page and entering your information and you get a promo code which will discount your purchase
Well you can go to that website, Windows Upgrade Offer - Landing Page and enter any information you want as long as its within the promo period and you can get WIN8 for $14+tax
I haven't seen this posted on redflagdeals so quick before they find out and ruin this deal | Deal has been posted many times on RedFlagDeals and other sites..
Many threads have been deleted on RFD since many people are using it without actually purchasing a PC recently..
anyway, I got my copy through the upgrade method.. burnt iso onto USB stick..  | |
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10-26-2012, 08:23 PM
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#61 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
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^^^ Oh i thought the offer was posted but people didn't know you could still use it without having purchased a computer within the promo period i should have known RFD would know lol
yeah i did the same (usb stick) i normally have a tonne of them around but couldn't find them ended up formatting one that i wanted to keep as is (backed up of course)
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10-26-2012, 09:44 PM
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#62 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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hmm i just installed windows 8 on my laptop.. really doesn't feel any different from windows 7. i don't use that fancy splash page. however.. how do i disable the task bar on my 2nd display?? i can move it around but i just can't seem to get rid of it.
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10-26-2012, 10:12 PM
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#63 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Really considering the Acer W700 for its 1080p screen..
But the screen is only 11.6"...
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10-27-2012, 12:37 AM
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#64 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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nm.. i spoke too soon.. i absolutely hate windows 8... i honestly think this will fail just like windows vista did... i can see it working out on a tablet.. but on a mainstream pc or laptop.. wow i fuking can't stand the new interface and everything.. it's driving me nuts...
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10-27-2012, 12:51 AM
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#65 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
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im not really liking it either so far
but i hate it less than i did when i first installed it
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10-27-2012, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by StylinRed If you've purchased your laptop/computer from June 2012 - Jan 2013 without win8 pre-installed you can upgrade to Win 8 for $14 by going to this website Windows Upgrade Offer - Landing Page and entering your information and you get a promo code which will discount your purchase
Well you can go to that website, Windows Upgrade Offer - Landing Page and enter any information you want as long as its within the promo period and you can get WIN8 for $14+tax
I haven't seen this posted on redflagdeals so quick before they find out and ruin this deal | Quote:
Originally Posted by scoobyej20 Deal has been posted many times on RedFlagDeals and other sites..
Many threads have been deleted on RFD since many people are using it without actually purchasing a PC recently..
anyway, I got my copy through the upgrade method.. burnt iso onto USB stick.. | Not working for me :/ I entered one of my Win7 CD Keys but I guess it can tell that it was purchased before those dates.
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10-27-2012, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dasani604 Not working for me :/ I entered one of my Win7 CD Keys but I guess it can tell that it was purchased before those dates. | When does it ask you for a win 7 key? Before or after purchase?
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10-27-2012, 04:17 AM
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#68 | | Got MOD?
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Never got asked for my product key.
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10-27-2012, 05:10 AM
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i just tried it again and it doesn't ask for a win7 cd key at all and i dont see why it would either
it asks for your laptops model number and where&when you bought it
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10-27-2012, 09:45 AM
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is there an option to downgrade back to my original windows 7 pro? i was lazy and just did the upgrade instead of a clean install and i'm getting a lot of random restart to bsod -.-
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10-27-2012, 01:59 PM
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#71 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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So some of you guys are saying that the original start menu is better than this..
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10-27-2012, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by StylinRed i just tried it again and it doesn't ask for a win7 cd key at all and i dont see why it would either
it asks for your laptops model number and where&when you bought it | I heard when you actually do the purchase using the upgrade advisor it prompts for a key. Some ppl get it some don't.
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10-27-2012, 06:43 PM
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for the people that prefer the desktop view more..
you can just Snap the "Start" screen to the left and Desktop to the right.. that's what I'm doing right now.. hahaha  | |
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10-27-2012, 07:32 PM
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Edit, got my key. BTW if you use the en_HK version, you don't even have to enter a Windows 7 key. When I tried using the en-CA version, it didn't accept my old Win7 key.
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10-27-2012, 07:35 PM
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#75 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Originally Posted by scoobyej20 for the people that prefer the desktop view more..
you can just Snap the "Start" screen to the left and Desktop to the right.. that's what I'm doing right now.. hahaha | Snap view is awesome for messaging, twitter, Skype, weather, e-mail and all other small things. Saves desktop space for me usually Outlook takes up an entire screen.
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