Q: Is the Surface Pro compatible with networks running xp, In other words could I print through a wireless network that is all xp based at the office? Asked on 4/10/2013 by BruceSpike from Grosse Pointe , MI Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: The product uses Windows 8 but could still print wireless on a network that is using XP. Answered on 4/11/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q: Is this compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013? Does it come with either product? The only way to install these programs would be with a flash drive correct? Also, how about Symantec Anti-Virus and printers, etc.? Asked on 3/20/2013 by Barbara Know the answer? Answer this question 2 answers A: It is compatible with Office 2010, and 2013. 2013 is going to be better for touch compatability. You can use an external dvd drive (usb) and they are relatively cheap. These programs are often available to download instead of use a disk. It can run symantec. It can run printers. It is not a tablet. It is a laptop shaped like tablet. So it will run all the same stuff as a laptop, it just has a small screen, and one usb port. Answered on 4/24/2013 by Jimmy from Barstow, CA A: This item comes with Office 365 which is Microsoft Office for portable devices like this. Answered on 3/21/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q: Can this run a cad program such as Autocad LT or others and what would be the limitations? Asked on 3/15/2013 by chiltoncabs from Maine Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: For Autocad LT (or any other software), you have to look at the program requirements. Autocad LT requires: • Windows 7 • A powerful enough cpu • 2 GB RAM • 4 GB free disk space • 1,024x768 VGA display None of the Autocad releases indicate that they will work on Windows 8. They probably would run, but the manufacturer has not certified that. The Surface has 4gb of memory, sufficient storage space, sufficient cpu and sufficient display to run Autocad LT. The video is shared memory. I believe that despite the Surface meeting the program specs, the program will lug. I think the shared video vice dedicated graphics will be the weak spot. Answered on 3/17/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q: Let's say I wanted to install Office Pro 2010 on the tablet? Could you copy the files from the DVD to a USB drive and install from the USB? Thoughts? How about storage? I'm afraid if I purchased the tablet, if you installed several large programs like Office, you would be out of space for anything else. Has anyone encountered storage issues? Asked on 3/10/2013 by Bob from Palm Bay, FL Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: You can certainly transfer the install files for Office 2010 to a flash drive and install from that folder. Engadget reports that the Surface Pro 128GB model ships with 83GB free. That's quite a bit of free space. The same article points out that the Surface Pro is expandable via the MicroSDXC slot. You also get 7GB of storage online with Microsoft SkyDrive. Answered on 3/11/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q: Can Windows 8 Pro on the SurfacePro 128GB be configured to support output to dual external monitors via the Surface Pro's its mini-dv output port? Asked on 3/9/2013 by clg from WA Know the answer? Answer this question 2 answers A: you could probably run dual external monitors off of a USB 3.0 adapter that would be compatible with such things. Answered on 4/24/2013 by Jimmy from Barstow, CA A: The Surface Pro does not natively support dual monitors. You would have to attach an external graphics adapter to do that. Answered on 3/11/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q: One of the videos show displaying to an external screen. Is this done with an internal projector or must the Surface be connected to an external projector? Asked on 3/4/2013 by Don Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: You have to connect to an external source through the mini-display port. Answered on 3/6/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q: Can I load other software on this device, such as itunes and games like Diablo 3? When I'm traveling I like to listen to my music and play my games. Can I hook up a portable DVD player to it? My main business computer is a macbook pro and I use an iPhone to do my meeting calls on, is this compatible with these? Asked on 2/9/2013 by James from Cleburne, Tx. Know the answer? Answer this question 5 answers A: Yes (to all of your questions). The Surface Pro runs a full copy of Windows 8 Pro, and you can do with it anything that you'd do with a fuller-sized computer. Answered on 2/12/2013 by eeewing from Grove City, OH A: You can use any software that is compatible with Windows 7, so Diablo 3 would work. I'm just not sure if there will be any lag. An external DVD player should work via USB. I'm not sure what you mean by 'compatible' but if you're wondering if your apps will sync, it depends upon the apps you have. If you are talking about your calender and email, as long as you use a calender/email in google, yahoo, hotmail, etc., then you can log onto your accounts in the Surface Pro to sync them with your apple devices. Answered on 2/11/2013 by bittenapples from Kent, WA A: Yes - Surface Pro has a full version of Windows 8 installed on it - so in Desktop mode, it is 100% compatible with a Windows 8 workstation. Answered on 2/11/2013 by slemay from Williamsville, NY A: This is a fully functional laptop that could, in theory, replace your MacBook Pro. It has a USB port so that you can sync your phone to iTunes as well. As for Diablo 3, I am not sure what the minimum requirements are but I was told the surface pro ran BulletStorm on medium settings flawlessly. Answered on 2/11/2013 by Mrcheese123 from Dallas, TX A: yes. it is a notebook pc like all others so you can install any windows 7 or windows 8 software. you can attaché any usb device as well as long as the drivers are available. it would be compatible with apple software just as any other windows computer would be Answered on 2/11/2013 by biconix from Boca Raton, FL
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