 |
| Mike Klubok the Owner of Computer Concierge NY LLC trying a Microsoft Surface in Queens NY |
Many of you have seen the advertisements for the Microsoft
Surface that was recently released. Microsoft has a bit riding on it. This
tablet has quite a few advantages over the acclaimed iPad. Note that when
comparing the two I am talking about the current basic versions that are both
priced at $499.
A big advantage of Surface is that you can use an external
Micro SDXC card. You can purchase a 32
GB one made by Sandisk from Amazon for about $35 based upon my recent checking.
There is also a connection for attaching a USB drive as well. I recently purchased a 16 GB USB drive at
Staples for under $10. For the iPad you
need to purchase an adapter that costs at least $19. There is one for an SD card but when looking
at the Apple website I did not see one for an SDXC card. Because of this, it is easier to upload
pictures to it. I personally have a
memory card reader that connects to my computer using the USB drive that I
purchased for under $10. I take it with me when I go on vacation to upload
pictures that I take to my computer and I could use it to upload to a Surface
as well.
I would be more willing to let others share my iPad but they
would then have full access to my email, Facebook, LinkedIn accounts, etc. Microsoft’s Surface allows me to set up
separate User Accounts just like my computer does. I could then give someone
else access to a Guest account without them having the full access to my
personal accounts. forest hills computer repair, forest hills, north shore towers
Microsoft Office 2013 comes with Surface. This is because of 2 reasons them being 1)
Microsoft owns both Surface and Office and 2) Surface with the optional
keyboard cover is intended to for creating and consuming data. The iPad is more
for consuming data. That said you can
purchase a wireless keyboard for an iPad but it is not a cover as well. The
iPad does not come with a spreadsheet, word, presentation or office suite
program. north shore towers, forest hills computer, great neck computer,
Surface comes with a built in kickstand which allows you to
view the screen in an upright position. With an iPad you need to stand it up
against an object or purchase a cover that has a stand.
If you want to print, Surface is a whole lot easier to do
from then from an iPad. It is easy to make a connection that is seamless. Printing
from an iPad is a lot more difficult. forest hills
One final note here.
The basic version of Surface comes with 32 GB storage and the iPad comes
with 16 GB. This is deceiving because of the 32 GB, the system software uses ½
of that leaving 16 GB free. The net free storage on an iPad is 14-15 GB. While
Surface has an advantage it is not significant.
My next article will list the advantages of the iPad over
Microsoft Surface. Then it is your call
if you are deciding which of the two to buy.
If
you have further questions about a tablet computers or other technology, I can
be contacted at (917) 572-3468 or email me at mike@computerconciergeny.com.
My Facebook page provides information on the
current goings on in the technology field with tips to better use your
technology. For timely information, please visit my page.
Computer
Concierge NY LLC provides expert computer and technology services in the
Queens, NY area. This includes Albertson, Bayside, Bayside Hills, Bay Terrace,
Bellerose, College Point, Douglaston, Floral Park,
Flushing, Forest Hills, Great Neck, Jamaica Estates, Kew Gardens, Kings
Point, Lake Success, Manhasset, Mineola, Munsey Park, New Hyde
Park, North Hills, North Shore Towers, Oakland Gardens, Plandome, Rego
Park, Roslyn, The Bay Club, Thomaston, University Gardens, Williston
Park, Whitestone and Other Areas in the Bayside, NY vicinity. Our web
services are provided worldwide.
