Logos on Microsoft Surface Pro

Does Logos run acceptably well on a Microsoft Surface Pro in tablet mode?

Later next week, Costco will have a Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (i5, 8GB, 128GB SSD) with keyboard case and pen for $799.99. Currently, I am using a 9.7" iPad for small group Bible study. Although I like its size (8 to 10 of us sit around a table and have somewhat limited space), I miss the functionality of Logos on my desktop. I realize that no tablet will have the convenience of a 27" monitor, but access to personal books, powerful search capability and more would be very convenient.

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JT (alabama24)

Does Logos run acceptably well on a Microsoft Surface Pro in tablet mode?

I can't speak to this directly, but...

a Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (i5, 8GB, 128GB SSD)

My primary concern here is the storage space. If you have a large library and/or download videos/other media, you will want to make sure to have plenty of space. In my opinion, this would not be a good device if you planned to do many other things on it. If you are only keeping Logos and a Word Processor on it, it might be functional.

David Thomas

Does Logos run acceptably well on a Microsoft Surface Pro in tablet mode?

I've used Surface Pro since the first generation in 2012. Yes, it works. as to "acceptably well" -- that is a judgement call. Touch interface is still sorely lacking, but I have used mine in small groups and worship service for note-taking and fact checking.

It does work very well with a 27" monitor connected through the Surface Dock. see screen grab of my "2 monitor desktop" I use the kickstand to suspend the Pro at eye-height on a hanging file rack.

Search the forums for "Surface Pro" and you will find quite a bit of opinion

David Thomas

a Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (i5, 8GB, 128GB SSD)

My primary concern here is the storage space. If you have a large library and/or download videos/other media, you will want to make sure to have plenty of space. In my opinion, this would not be a good device if you planned to do many other things on it. If you are only keeping Logos and a Word Processor on it, it might be functional.

Although JT is an Apple guy [:D], he's right on this one! The biggest reason I upgraded from my Pro1 to Pro4 was SSD space. Although I keep most other data on the micro SD card. The 128GB provided a ceiling that I needed to raise to 256GB.

Brad

I've used two different surface devices (surface pro 4 and currently a surface book 2) and I find that the tablet mode is horrible. Hate to be so blunt, but it really is. If you are interested in specific details, please let me know and I will provide more.

Brad

Later next week, Costco will have a Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (i5, 8GB, 128GB SSD) with keyboard case and pen for $799.99.

Another vote from experience, 8gigs of ram is not sufficient. I'm not sure if it is a surface specific issue, but when I had the surface pro 4, I only had 8gigs of ram and found the experience to be less than stellar. After upgrading to the book 2 with 16gigs, it improved drastically.

David McCulloch

128GB SSD... Surface Pro 6 would be dedicated to Logos and my AppData\Local\Logos5 library is only 21GB, so I am guessing that I could live with 128GB SSD (that said, this issue was my first concern). Comments? More storage would be great (my desktop has a 512GB SSD), but the 256GB model will not be on sale, so I couldn't justify its price (I already have a desktop and an iPad, so even $799 for only 128GB is borderline extravagant).

Logos Touch Interface / Table Mode... I searched "Table Mode" in the forums (thanks David Thomas) and found many complaints (but not a good summary of the issues). I don't know if the problems are caused by Surface Pro, Logos, Windows 10 or a combination of them. And I don't know if the problems still exist with SP6, Logos 8 and/or the current version of Windows 10. I also don't know if I would encounter problems when using Logos in a less demanding setting (i.e., a small group Bible study). Any thoughts would be welcome.

8GB Memory... Brad mentioned "8gigs of ram is not sufficient". From the forum, a few people were okay with 8GB, but nobody seemed to be pleased with 4GB. Again, more memory would be great (my desktop has 16GB), but the 16GB model will not be on sale, so I couldn't justify its price. When would less memory (i.e., 16GB down to 8GB) have the greatest impact?

Should I pass on Costco's $799 Surface Pro 6 sale, continue using my iPad (and desktop), wait for next year's sales and reassess these three points?