From the Forums: Enough storage on Surface tablets, Xbox Surface concept

Welcome to some other From the Forums, where we bring you the latest discussions from our community, which is arguably the busiest Windows Phone forum out there. Highlighting a handful of threads that are popular with readers, what's been happening this week that you may have overlooked?

Is 32GB plenty for today's computing? Is 1TB even enough? When it comes to the Surface Pro, that's what forum member wpguy has asked the community. Gear up to get in in both 64GB and 128GB versions, volition the Surface Pro sport plenty room for everything consumers will need to store?

"Available free storage infinite on the Surface Pro 64 GB is reportedly 19 GB, and 83 GB on the 128 GB model. Is that enough? Sure you besides get an boosted seven GB storage with SkyDrive, but you can't utilise that for running apps and applications. Sure you tin can plug in an external drive, but at that place goes portability. Should Microsoft also have a 256 GB option?"

Most consumers, especially those who build their ain systems opt for 500GB or 1TB hard drives. These are still the traditional spin disk drives, but solid state drives are slowly catching on. The latter remains fairly expensive and solutions by and large hitting 100GB. As the Surface Pro is a tablet, is 64GB minimum enough?

What are your thoughts on storage and Microsoft's range of Windows tablets? Be sure to head on over to "Surface Pro: Is nineteen/83GB free space plenty?" and add your $0.02.

Xbox Surface concept

Smileyctp has published a concept for the proposed Microsoft 7-inch "Xbox Surface" and how the UI may look for consumers. The above image is one of designs that shows an adapted Charm bar. SmartGlass is also seen to be integrated fairly heavily, which isn't a bad thing. The company is looking to further necktie products together, which this would enable.

"As y'all tin can run across, in that location are now four tile sizes, but the extra-large tile is reserved for the app powering each one of the hubs. With the music Hub Tile (every bit I will telephone call them), you are able to play, interruption, and skip music, or just launch the app. A few of the pocket-size tiles volition perform hub-specific functions--the two here are to create a new Smart DJ and to play a playlist. Artists and albums can also be pinned to the hub screen, as seen with Billy Joel and Boston'south album. Social music updates, which Microsoft has promised in an update to Xbox Music, will show upwards on a split live tile."

A lot of the design has been borrowed from Windows Phone, which both complements the mobile platform as well every bit offering a unique experience for those on the mobile gaming device. The question nosotros put to y'all is: what do y'all believe Microsoft volition piece of work with when information technology comes to the Xbox Surface? Windows Phone or Xbox 360? Add your thoughts on the above concept in the "Xbox Surface Concept" thread.

Miscellaneous: The Android Lumia Copycat

Lumia Copy

Many companies make apply of designs that have been successful before, only in that location are those times when simply taking a smartphone and using some elements is taking just a fleck too far. The "CloudFone Thrill" (pictured in a higher place) is such a device that looks strikingly familiar, correct? While it'south an Android smartphone, the similarities are just overbearing.

What do y'all make of the copycat? Be sure to add your thoughts over on the "Lumia Copy" thread. Thanks toWanderingTraveler for highlighting it.

New report reveals Microsoft's future AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

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New report reveals Microsoft's time to come AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

Business Insider has today published a follow-up study with more details about Microsoft'southward canceled HoloLens 3 augmented reality headset. The partnership with Samsung is said to include a headset with a set of screens within, powered past a Samsung phone in your pocket.

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Starting at just $250, Microsoft'due south first foray into affordable laptops for the education market place is a winner. With a gorgeous pattern, excellent thermals, and a fantastic typing experience, Microsoft would do right to sell this straight to consumers as well. Let's just promise Intel can make a better CPU.

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