Updates for Microsoft Surface Book (gen 1) components
Updates for Microsoft Surface Book (gen 1) components
Uncertain about whether a business is performing SSD upgrades. Observed online, worrying that RAM is soldered and not replaceable.
These are created to become outdated quickly, intended for short use before being replaced by newer models. It's a bit disappointing, but that's the way it is. Similar to mobile phones.
I wouldn’t have purchased it if I understood how tightly sealed and non-upgradable it was—upgrading the essentials would be nearly impossible. Even though it’s a decent device, I won’t buy another one, especially since Microsoft seems to consider this a major failure. They don’t offer any upgrade path, which surprised me when they said it couldn’t be fixed. It’s interesting to see how my insurance provider is handling the situation; I suspect they’ve arranged for a replacement keyboard base separately, which isn’t cheap. The processor itself isn’t the issue, but having more than 256GB of storage would have extended its lifespan significantly. Of course, I can still connect a USB drive, but it’s always nice to have additional options.
These items are designed for everyday use.
Not meant to be upgraded with a hotrod.
And five years? That's a great job... 😉
I understand, for such a device it was a valuable experience, and there must still be some practical purpose left.
I used to rely heavily on tablets, netbooks, and laptops (mostly), but because of this, I moved away from them. I now carry a smartphone that’s powerful enough for many tasks, and they perform similarly. I attempt to extend their lifespan, but eventually you have to take the risk.
If it weren’t for the challenge of editing PDFs on my phone (for signing), I could probably get by with a basic flip phone.
And we're mainly at the opposite side.
Mostly computers and large screens for everything.
Phones see little use. Prepaid Tracfone is mostly for texting from kids, with occasional calls.
There are almost no apps installed.
The phone isn't needed at work, not at home... $160 for two years, and I'm still using minutes/data from four years ago.
How many times have I accessed Toms from my phone? Zero.
Last year working from home had more phone activity than the previous four years combined.
Two tablets: an Asus ZenPad that doubles as a TV remote (linked to the Logitec Hub) and some construction apps. Inclinometer, etc.
Amazon Fire bought a couple of weeks ago. Its sole function is to serve as the screen for the flying robot.
Two laptops, just for travel. My Asus Transformer and a Lenovo model.
Everything else runs through the PCs.
I usually don't use my phone just because I can't see it without my glasses.