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02-04-2013, 09:04 PM
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windows 8
just purchased Lenovo with windows 8 ___sweet
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02-04-2013, 09:08 PM
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I upgraded my Samsung Slate tablet from Win7 to Win8. And I stress I upgraded (ie. took the lazy way out) and did not do a clean install.
The only trouble so far is that it won't let me update the Wireless LAN driver...every time I try and do so, I get a blue screen of death (and the Windows 8 BSOD now sports a Google-inspired FROWNY FACE :-( )...even if I try and simply disable the device or the driver, I get a BSOD.
The wireless device works perfectly nonetheless...I apparently will never be able to update the driver...lol
Other than that, it's interesting...I don't think I would ever put Windows 8 on something that doesn't have a touch screen connected to it.....
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02-04-2013, 10:20 PM
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I spent some time playing with a MS Surface Pro tablet yesterday at the Microsoft Store in Toronto. Win 8 Pro 64 bit. Actually pretty sweet, though expensive.
A bit heavier than my iPad, a bit wider; it felt fine in one hand. The tactile keyboard was also fine to use (in a pinch) and as a cover. The built in kick-stand seemed ergonomic. The built in stylus was VERY responsive to use (better than the one with my Samsung Note 2 phone, though I'll probably lose it). NO cellular data - wireless only, by design they said: 'everyone has a data plan on their phone and everyone carries their phone; why have 2 separate plans?'. But that's an excuse, IMO: my iPad only costs me an extra $10 to piggy back on my phone data plan.
Touch screen felt very familiar and responsive. Bluetooth for external keyboard and mouse; display port for external HD displays; USB 3 for backups, a micro-SD slot. It felt like a 'real' computer, for real (and familiar) work with Windows - not like my iPad (a cute 'toy', and without Flash).
I can't wait to load my stuff on it (next month).
Ted
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02-04-2013, 10:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage
I upgraded my Samsung Slate tablet from Win7 to Win8. And I stress I upgraded (ie. took the lazy way out) and did not do a clean install.
The only trouble so far is that it won't let me update the Wireless LAN driver...every time I try and do so, I get a blue screen of death (and the Windows 8 BSOD now sports a Google-inspired FROWNY FACE :-( )...even if I try and simply disable the device or the driver, I get a BSOD.
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I installed Win 8 Pro 64 bit on my Samsung Slate the same way you did, via upgrade. I had trouble with installing some drivers until I installed the Samsung Software Upgrade Utility in Win 8. Currently the driver I have for wireless LAN is version 15.3.50.2. According to the Samsung utility that is the most current wireless LAN driver.
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02-05-2013, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by dlgreg
I installed Win 8 Pro 64 bit on my Samsung Slate the same way you did, via upgrade. I had trouble with installing some drivers until I installed the Samsung Software Upgrade Utility in Win 8. Currently the driver I have for wireless LAN is version 15.3.50.2. According to the Samsung utility that is the most current wireless LAN driver.
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That's exactly what I was using....their Upgrade Utility.
Other drivers they said that needed upgrading (Bluetooth for instance) worked without a hitch, but the Wireless LAN is a serious problem for some reason...
And like I said, I can't even disable the device via Device Manager without causing a BSOD. I guess I should just be thankful my wireless LAN works at all...lol
I also tried messing around in safe mode, and that didn't seem to work either, but more investigation is probably warranted in that regard.
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02-05-2013, 07:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage
That's exactly what I was using....their Upgrade Utility.
Other drivers they said that needed upgrading (Bluetooth for instance) worked without a hitch, but the Wireless LAN is a serious problem for some reason...
And like I said, I can't even disable the device via Device Manager without causing a BSOD. I guess I should just be thankful my wireless LAN works at all...lol
I also tried messing around in safe mode, and that didn't seem to work either, but more investigation is probably warranted in that regard.
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The Bluetooth driver and several of the sensor drivers are what I had a problem with updating. What version of the LAN driver do you have? If it is the same as I posted earlier than it should be OK.
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02-06-2013, 10:46 AM
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Not the same version...mine is 15.0.something....
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02-07-2013, 05:47 AM
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WINDOWS 8 IS LIKE NIGHT AND DAY FROM XP-WINDOWS 7 ETC
SOMETHING LIKE APPLE--ONCE YOU GET THE HANG OF IT ITS AWESOME
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02-08-2013, 05:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage
Not the same version...mine is 15.0.something....
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Problem solved:
Turns out, the Cisco VPN client app was the reason why I couldn't do anything with my Wireless LAN without causing a BSOD.
I went to try and Remote Access my work PC on my Slate, and it wouldn't work. I knew you had to reinstall the Cisco VPN client app after upgrading to Windows 8, but for some reason, I could have sworn I saw itself do just that after Windows 8 finished installing itself. It's a long story not worth trying to explain.
Anyway, I uninstalled the Cisco VPN, then I tried to update my Wireless LAN driver again, and bingo, it worked without a hitch. No more BSODs...
Reinstalled the cisco VPN program, and that works now as well...now where did I leave my snow shovel?
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02-08-2013, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by judd
WINDOWS 8 IS LIKE NIGHT AND DAY FROM XP-WINDOWS 7 ETC
SOMETHING LIKE APPLE--ONCE YOU GET THE HANG OF IT ITS AWESOME
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02-09-2013, 08:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage
Problem solved:
Turns out, the Cisco VPN client app was the reason why I couldn't do anything with my Wireless LAN without causing a BSOD.
...now where did I leave my snow shovel?
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Glad you got it worked out.
The Slate with Win 8 Pro is pretty slick when everything works as it is supposed to. The touch & stylus navigation works well in Win 8.
I originally got the Samsung folio case for it shortly after I got it.
It was OK but I never really liked it.
I just got a new case with Bluetooth Keyboard built in.
Here's a link to it:
Adesso Compagno 3S - Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard with Carrying Case for Samsung Slate PC XE700T1A - Adesso Inc ::: Your Input Device Specialist ::: Keyboards | Mice | Touchpads | Tablets | Barcode Scanners | Mac Solutions | I/O Accessories
Got if from Amazon for ~ $75.
I really like it for the Slate. Keyboard is easily removed as it's held by magnets.
When I got the Slate I bought the package with the dock and Samsung keyboard, so I wasn't to excited about getting another keyboard. Now that I have it I'm glad I got it. Makes for a much more practical solution when I need to use a keyboard with the Slate.
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02-09-2013, 07:43 PM
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Funny you mention that case...I was just looking at it online last night!
I have the Samsung folio case...don't like that there is no place for stylus.
Speaking of styluses, have you found a better one for the slate?
BTW, just read reviews of your case on Amazon...they point out potential problems using it with Windows 8 and some of the swipe gestures...have you run into any such problems?
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02-09-2013, 09:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage
Funny you mention that case...I was just looking at it online last night!
I have the Samsung folio case...don't like that there is no place for stylus.
Speaking of styluses, have you found a better one for the slate?
BTW, just read reviews of your case on Amazon...they point out potential problems using it with Windows 8 and some of the swipe gestures...have you run into any such problems?
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I added a loop to the Samsung case that holds the stylus.
Got it on Amazon - Leuchtturm1917 Self Adhesive Pen Loop Notebook Accessory
I got a different stylus - NEW Axiotron Studio Pen Modbook Tablet PC's By Wacom-NEW Axiotron Studio Pen Modbook Tablet PC's By Wacom.
Much heavier than the original Samsung one although I use that one also.
I haven't run into any problems using the new case; I saw the same reviews so I took a chance. Maybe they modified it from the original release; the screen is not covered by the "frame" the case slips into.
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02-15-2013, 10:50 PM
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I'm not very good on my computers, even though I've been using them since 1997.....
My friend in Florida just put Windows 8 on her computer and is having a difficult time with it....she's a little better on her computer than I am.
So.....I'm not anxious to switch.
I bought an iPad last year, took it home for a day, was frustrated with it, took it back. I saw a little boy about 3 years old yesterday...working his iPad............very disheartening for me.........I'm nearly 70!
I'm on a crappy HP laptop.
If I didn't like this board that much, I think I would junk my computer and go off line!
SIGH
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02-16-2013, 10:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by so.cal.fan
I'm not very good on my computers, even though I've been using them since 1997.....
My friend in Florida just put Windows 8 on her computer and is having a difficult time with it....she's a little better on her computer than I am.
So.....I'm not anxious to switch.
I bought an iPad last year, took it home for a day, was frustrated with it, took it back. I saw a little boy about 3 years old yesterday...working his iPad............very disheartening for me.........I'm nearly 70!
I'm on a crappy HP laptop.
If I didn't like this board that much, I think I would junk my computer and go off line!
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takes time but like everything else once you get the hang of it its easy, and get rid of hp-they are junk
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