Can Maplestory run on a Surface 3?
For my 18th birthday, I want a 2-in-1. I'd mostly use it for my job (I'm a hairdresser and I want something portable to track my client records and daily schedule via cloud), but I also want it for a leisure machine. My pick right now is the Surface 3, but my dad is worried that Maplestory won't run on just a plain 3, and that I'd need a Surface Pro. Of course, those are heavier (just by a little, but still), loosing the work function I'd need. They're also way more expensive. So I thought, "Maybe someone on Basil had a Surface 3 they use Maple on, I should make a thread." So please help me out here! Thanks!
September 25, 2015
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[quote=traitor]I wouldn't...it'd get quite hot[/quote]
That's a good thing... Winter is coming
Get the pro. Trust me.
wow been a while since a saw a thread were every comment helpful
@otokei thanks for your experiences, too. sounds like pro is the way to go. my dad and i have decided to go pro lol
[quote=gerbilsquid]@traitor: I'm aware of the RT device factor. I didn't know that the Surface 3 was only RT, though. Thanks for letting me know. My dad builds desktop computers, but the one I'm using now was built 5 yrs ago, so I have been thinking of working on a new one with him. My only issue with getting an iPad, though, is that I'm just not really an Apple person. Maybe I'll get a cheaper tablet and just help my dad build a new comp. Thanks for your input, I'm glad you've actually tested Maple on a Surface and can give me a thorough answer~
@vexsilver: So would I need to get the pro, then, if I still wanted to do this? And what's the portability like on yours? Is it still pretty lightweight?[/quote]
From what I have heard Pro is the way to go. If you want to run maple Pro is what you should get.
@traitor: I'm aware of the RT device factor. I didn't know that the Surface 3 was only RT, though. Thanks for letting me know. My dad builds desktop computers, but the one I'm using now was built 5 yrs ago, so I have been thinking of working on a new one with him. My only issue with getting an iPad, though, is that I'm just not really an Apple person. Maybe I'll get a cheaper tablet and just help my dad build a new comp. Thanks for your input, I'm glad you've actually tested Maple on a Surface and can give me a thorough answer~
@vexsilver: So would I need to get the pro, then, if I still wanted to do this? And what's the portability like on yours? Is it still pretty lightweight?
[quote=traitor]Most of them would and I have a Surface Pro and it heats up fairly quickly and makes the fan run loud. I tried it once, I don't like it because you're just making it overwork itself and shorten the span of the device. But then again, I have too many computers/devices at my leisure heh
Desktop will be always top choice. I'd purchase a cheaper tablet ~200-300 price range [probably an older gen ipad/ipad mini] for your work and invest in a desktop. If you need portability, then go for a laptop.
@VexSilver, just a warning though, continuously charging the device will shorten the battery capacity and life expectancy of it.[/quote]
Yea thats common sense. Ive had mine for about 2 years and I can still easily make 5 hours of constant drawing on power saver.
[quote=gerbilsquid]@traitor that's a good thing to think about. would any 2-in-1 get to hot?[/quote]
Most of them would and I have a Surface Pro and it heats up fairly quickly and makes the fan run loud. I tried it once, I don't like it because you're just making it overwork itself and shorten the span of the device. But then again, I have too many computers/devices at my leisure heh
Desktop will be always top choice. I'd purchase a cheaper tablet ~200-300 price range [probably an older gen ipad/ipad mini] for your work and invest in a desktop. If you need portability, then go for a laptop.
@VexSilver, just a warning though, continuously charging the device will shorten the battery capacity and life expectancy of it.
She also makes a good point. You will not be able to install any programs on an RT device, you'd "HAVE" to get the pro, otherwise you're stuck with nothing more than a tablet that can't install programs.
I play maple on my surface pro 2 all the time. Yes it gets warm on high performance but nothing bad so i just keep it propped up. Looks nice too. Just make sure you have your charger cause it'll die in like 2-3 hours gaming. Make sure its a pro though because that's actual windows and not that RT crap.
The surface 4 is coming out soon, and from what I've heard about surfaces, they're not worth purchasing unless it's the pro version.
@traitor that's a good thing to think about. would any 2-in-1 get to hot?
I wouldn't...it'd get quite hot
@qubii thank youuu~
My friend uses it to play MapleStory.