I also read somewhere next version of Surface Pro likely to be announced oct 6 so anyone interested may want to wait to see what happens there
On Thursday, 24 September 2015, Ken Schaefer <k...@adopenstatic.com> wrote: > Microsoft are going to start offering Signature editions via their new > stores in Aus (first one opening soon-ish in Sydney). They might offer the > same online I guess, once the store opens. > > > > > > > > *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com');> [mailto: > ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com');>] *On > Behalf Of *Tom Rutter > *Sent:* Wednesday, 23 September 2015 3:57 PM > *To:* ozDotNet <ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com');>> > *Subject:* Re: [OT] New laptop > > > > Any things to look out for if I buy direct from US? I've always purchased > locally > > > > On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 2:31 PM, Eddie de Bear (Gmail) < > eddie.deb...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','eddie.deb...@gmail.com');>> wrote: > > The Signature Editions are the exact same machines (HP, Lenovo, etc) BUT > stripped bare of all the crapware.. From what I remember reading when > Microsoft first started with them, it’s a clean windows install, with all > the correct tweeks, drivers etc to get the most out of the hardware.. > > > > Here is a link to their US store: > http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/categoryID.69916600 > > > > > > *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com');> [mailto: > ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com');>] *On > Behalf Of *mike smith > *Sent:* Friday, 28 August 2015 2:11 PM > *To:* ozDotNet <ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com');>> > *Subject:* Re: [OT] New laptop > > > > On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 10:44 AM, Eddie de Bear (Gmail) < > eddie.deb...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','eddie.deb...@gmail.com');>> wrote: > > This is where Microsoft could really make a difference, if they would stop > thinking about just the US and make the Signature Edition laptops/PCs > available in Australia… > > > > Do they make them (or rebadge) ? If the former, whose their manufacturer? > > > > > > *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com');> [mailto: > ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com');>] *On > Behalf Of *Thomas Koster > *Sent:* Friday, 28 August 2015 10:09 AM > *To:* ozDotNet <ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com');>> > *Subject:* Re: [OT] New laptop > > > > On 27 August 2015 at 19:28, <osjasonrobe...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','osjasonrobe...@gmail.com');>> wrote: > > What’s peoples views on Lenovo ATM given there have been a few PR things > happen in the last 12 months…? price v performance v reliability? > > > > Are you talking about Superfish? > > > > > http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/02/lenovo-pcs-ship-with-man-in-the-middle-adware-that-breaks-https-connections/ > > > > Consider how this could have happened and all the people who would have > had to sign off on this. I'll let people make up their own minds about the > competence and trustworthiness of Lenovo... > > > > -- > > Thomas Koster > > > > > > > > -- > > Meski > > http://courteous.ly/aAOZcv > > > "Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, > you'll get it, but it's going to be rough" - Adam Hills > > >
