Microsoft Surface

We have very few users of the 'Metro' interface, and almost all of them also use Logos via desktop Windows and/or another platform, too.

Indeed. But they fill different purposes, particularly on tablets & hybrids. I don't really care about ARM. But having a nimble, small memory/CPU footprint metro app is a huge value in terms of enjoying reading Logos books a on tablet. I've been using the metro app along side my full installation. And I've done something that I never truly did with Libronix 3, Logos 4, or Logos 5: I sat down and began reading a book simply for the sake of reading. I've done a lot of research and study with Logos, but this was the first time I've been able to simply enjoy a book in my library. Up until that point, I had simply enjoyed having access to my library.

So I do hope that there will be some continued development, even at a slower pace. I don't care for a full feature set compared to iOS. With access to the full version that isn't super necessary, but there's still a lot that could be done to facilitate the simple pleasure of reading.

If that happened, I would seriously consider picking up a low power 8" Atom tablet just for that purpose. That would be absolutely superb.

Should we really develop a second app for a platform that already has one, when the mobile apps don't yet have all the features of the desktop, and Windows Phone 8 doesn't even have an app at all?

I'm not really satisfied by the answer but if it means we are a step closer to a Windows Phone 8 app I'll keep my mouth (well, fingers actually) shut.  [:D]

Remember the Surface RT and the Surface 2 ARE NOT TRADITIONAL WINDOWS. There exists 2 versions of windows that look exactly alike and have both a ''modern UI/METRO'' interface and a traditional startmennow.  Logos 4 or 5 will work perfectly the same on Windows 8.1 as it does on WIndows 8 or 7 or Vista or XP. 

Don't blame Logos for Microsoft's confusing and stupid choices in marketing and educating consumers. 

I did not mean to imply orcall any person stupid. I sincerly repent if you thought that or if I did.  I meant to call Microsoft's collective decision to make an new OS (RT) look exactly the same as another with no combatibility and give it a similiar name (though different) and then to change the name a year later stupid. 

If Microsoft was more clear and transparent in their marketing, many people would not be so upset. 

Can you take a guess as to when a more functional app will be available to use with my SurfaceRT.  Very disappointed, that I cannot use my logos on my tablet to do searches.

Waiting for the market share to hit 10% or greater? News came out yesterday that might provide a slight glimmer of hope.

"The IDC recently revealed that the market share of Windows-based tablets has risen from 1% in 2012, to 3.4% in 2013. Whilst this is still a small percentage of the market, that number is predicted to rise to 10.2% by 2017." http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/microsoft-beats-market-expectations-9083175.html

I think the Windows RT and Windows 8.1 operating systems are gaining the acceptance of hardware manufacturers, This will help drive the market share up, and hopefully encourage Bob to dedicate more developers to this cause. We can only hope - and pray.  

Josh,

The differences between the Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 are:

• The SP has an Ivy Bridge processor while the SP2 has a Haswell processor
• The battery life on the SP2 is a lot higher than the SP
• The SP2 runs much cooler than the SP

There's other stuff, like more SkyDrive storage that you get for free with the SP2.

The improved kickstand of the SP2 may be valuable to you or it may not.

Both will run Logos well.

I know you have to run a business, and the market share for Windows tablets is not high, but I am incredibly sad. 

I liked the app for my Android tablet, but I couldn't use my Android tablet for "real work," so I picked up a Surface RT.  The Surface RT is incredibly superior to the Android tablets in terms of getting work done, but now I have this crummy Logos app that apparently has no plan of being updated.

So, I either choose to lug my laptop around (which I won't), try to get work done on a device designed for play (Android / iOS), or I fumble around with an underdeveloped app on a machine that actually allows me to get all of my other tasks done in the same way I could get them done on a laptop.

These are tough choices. I'm hoping some competition comes along to provide an app that works as well as the Android Logos App, but on a Windows machine.

I am on the fence too....and may still be able to get the original SP for a cheaper price...but fear buyers remorse if they remove support or suddenly decide to have a fire sale on the new update Version 2 of the Hardware.  It would kill me if I buy the dud original and then suddenly the newer model comes down in price.

I loathed the original SP as a hot brick with lousy battery life and not enough volume....but may settle for it even though I see myself squinting as I spend long hours reading from it (Kindle and Logos book reading for school) and hoping in Bible Study that it will do a quick search for me (unlike my Note 2 phone which seems to take forever to find anything).

I can get about 5-7 hours.    It's never is hot.  Never above 37 decibels even under full load, and actually keeps its full clock speed under multi-threading because of the active perimeter venting combined with its magnesium case for passive cooing.

http://www.allthatnerdystuff.com/2013/10/21/how-to-optimize-microsoft-surface-pro-battery-life/

Follow that guide like I did.  Hope the best for you.

Also, it really depends on your expectations and needs.  I needed an ultra notebook, a great screen for photography, a powerful processor for HD video editing, fast SSD for Logos text crunching, a true digitizer for art, and at least 5 hours of battery life.  Nowadays, you can get it for about $600 too!

I just bought the original Surface Pro on sale - new from Microsoft Store (online).

After one week the headphone jack I was running the speakers through just mysteriously stopped working.  Its like the system is insisting I ONLY use its tiny speakers instead.

Sigh.[:(]

I keep wondering if the headphone jack is a well hidden problem.

I could try to find a wireless usb jack solution workaround too.

I bought the original suface.  Its hot, fan runs often despite trying to fiddle with the power controls, and doing very little winds down the battery...sigh.

My experience with my Surface Pro:

The fan rarely comes on. In fact, when using Logos it never comes on. The only time it comes on is if I am playing a game.

My battery life is about 5 to 6 hours if I am using it for reading, Logos, Word, etc. If I use it for watching Netflix, I get about 3 or 4 hours. Games can hit it pretty hard depending on the game.