Nintendo Switch is Great On the Go But Questions Remain. This article originally appeared on i. Digital. Times. Nintendo fans have been waiting for something to get excited about for some time, and the Nintendo Switch seems to be the answer for everyone who was disappointed by the WIi U. The Switch is pegged as a combination of a traditional home and portable console while also showing that Nintendo is beginning to change with the times. Region locks are a thing of the past, purchases on the e. Shop are linked to Nintendo Accounts instead of consoles and significant third- party support are major signs Nintendo has learned from past missteps. But does the hybrid console live up to the hype?

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After spending about a week and a half with the new console, I can say that I’m loving the Nintendo Switch. It’s an impressive piece of hardware that does everything it was set out to do masterfully, especially on the portable side. SPECSPower is not the name of the game for Nintendo, so those expecting it will be disappointed. That said, the Nintendo Switch does improve on its predecessor a great deal in terms of specs. When the Nintendo Switch is docked, gamers will get up to a 1.

However, when you transition from docked to undocked mode the quality does noticeably drop to 7. This dip in resolution isn’t too surprising as portable consoles don’t have the capacity or capability to output that resolution on a smaller screen. For a handheld device, the Switch is very clear and a very noticeable upgrade from the current 3. DS consoles. The Nintendo Switch only comes with 3. GB of memory out of the box, which is not a lot by any stretch for a gaming system.

The Wii U had 3. 2GB of internal storage, and we were hoping Nintendo would up that for the Switch, especially considering the PS4 and Xbox One come with much larger internal storage. The Switch does have expandable storage using micro. SD cards, which is a godsend considering the low amount of storage available in the box. Apparently Nintendo is banking on players purchasing the physical copies of games (and not downloading them to the system), because it’s hard to think of another reason for such a small amount of storage. The UI is simple and clean, anyone can navigate to play a game or access the e. Shop. Adding multiple user accounts to the Switch is very simple, and I can’t wait to be able to change the theme of my Switch to my liking.

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A man plays Nintendo's new game console Switch at its experience venue in Tokyo, Japan January 1. Kim Kyung- Hoon/Reuters PORTABILITYFirst and foremost, I’m a huge fan of Nintendo’s portable platforms. The Switch’s portability is the biggest selling point and for good reason. The console is surprisingly light and compact. There are plenty of photos and videos of the console when it’s docked and undocked, but it’s really amazing to see how small the hardware is right out of the box (even after having had hands- on time with the Switch in the past). The console itself is about the size the boxes your game discs come in, with the dock possibly doubling the size. The dock itself is light, and it’s simple enough  to hook it up to the television.

An AC adaptor and HDMI cable is all that is needed, which makes the Nintendo Switch the best console to travel with. That said,  you’d definitely want a traveling case, especially for the console, where the screen is unprotected. Unlike the Nintendo 3. DS, the Switch doesn’t fold in on itself to protect the screen. Watch Earth 4Shared. I use New York City subways to get to work, and often I’m playing my Nintendo 3. DS. The way the 3. DS is designed makes it easy to carry around on my commute.

The screen and buttons are protected by the casing, and even in a crowded train, I never worry it could possibly break. I can’t say the same for the Nintendo Switch. While it’s still compact enough to fit in my bag, with the Joy Con buttons and screen unprotected by anything (unless I have a traveling case, not included with the system) I’m not so sure that it can withstand the chaos of New York City subway commuting. Story Continues. Of course, this is an extreme example, and the Nintendo Switch is fine if you have room on a train to play (or on a flight, or in the backseat of a car during a long road trip). Still, if I’m not comfortable taking my portable system on my commute then there is something to be said about the design. The Nintendo Switch has six hours of battery life when undocked; however, for games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild  you’ll consistently get three and a half hours of playtime before you’ll need to charge up again (more if you play with an eye toward conserving energy, like without sound).

While it doesn’t seem like much, current 3. DS systems get about the same amount of charge and without the power needed to run something as large as  Zelda. Nintendo does combat battery drain by having the Nintendo Swtich be compatible with USB Type- C connectors, which works with the AC adapter that comes with the system or to a battery pack, if you have the right connection/adapter.

CONTROLLERSThe Joy Cons are another innovative aspect of the Switch. Their rumble shock capabilities work wonders with games like 1, 2 Switch that simulate the different actions you take. The Joy Cons are intuitive enough to trace your movements while playing, similar to how the Wii remotes worked. Another great function of the Joy Cons is that they work as two separate controllers for multiplayer games. One player can use the left Joy Con while the other uses the right.

While this way of handling the controllers seems uncomfortable at first glance, it actually works pretty well. Your hands are not too close together and you won’t have a problem gripping it. Snapping the Joy Cons onto the system and the Joy Con grip is easy enough, but they definitely made it look simpler to snap them off the console in the trailers. The Joy Con grip is essentially a smaller Gamecube controller. It does look small (because it is) but not too small where those with large hands will have a problem gripping it. When I’m playing on my television or when a fighting game comes out for the Switch, I’ll definitely be using the grip because it was the most comfortable, especially for a gamer like me who tends to hold controllers way too tight.

Even so, I played on the grip for hours with no problems. Nao Imoto smiles as she poses with her Nintendo Switch game console after buying it at an electronics store in Tokyo, Japan March 3. Toru Hanai/Reuters Also, it should be noted that at the time of this writing I and other people who received the Nintendo Switch had some troubles with the Joy Cons de- syncing with the Switch when disconnected, especially the left Joy Con.

Nintendo is aware of the issue, and whether they push out a firmware update to fix it is unknown. It is a shame though, considering how well they work when there is no issue. I had no problem once I removed anything that blocked the signals between the Switch and the Joy Cons. BIG QUESTION MARKS REMAINA big question mark surrounding the Nintendo Switch was its lack of games that warranted a purchase. That was a huge reason why the Wii U failed. The list of confirmed games for the Nintendo Switch in its first year is pretty impressive. Watch Naked Gun 33 1_3: The Final Insult Online Free 2016.

At launch, Zelda is a must- buy for the system, but is there anything else to warrant a purchase? There won’t be a Virtual Console at launch so fans can’t play their favorite games that they’ve purchased in the past just yet. In the long run, I fully expect Nintendo to have learned from the Wii U’s failings and consistently release quality software for the system. The promise of third- party support is something fans have been waiting for, but how long can the Switch support these Triple- A games, in terms of specs, that continue to raise the bar? The online component of the Nintendo Switch was not available at the time of this writing.

Surface Pro 4 review: Everything you need to know Boasting a sleeker frame, a redesigned stylus and a vastly improved keyboard, does the Surface Pro 4 have what it takes to usher in the hybrid revolution? Jump to: 2. 7/1. 0/2. Microsoft says Surface Pro LTE remains on course for 2. The new Surface Pro LTE model is still on track for a 2. Microsoft has confirmed, after the Redmond firm mistakenly detailed a "spring 2. As reported by Neowin, Microsoft had updated the Surface Pro LTE's product page to state: "The new Surface Pro with LTE will be made available for purchase at retail spring 2. We're excited to bring you a Surface Pro that is now faster, lighter, quieter, and more connected than ever."However, a spokesperson for Microsoft has now informed the website that the listing was made in error and the device remains on course to be released before the end of 2.

Surface Pro LTE will be available later this year," they told Neowin. We will have more to share regarding specific timing and market availability in the coming months."However, the statement still places doubt on the Surface Pro LTE's initial release date, which had been previously confirmed to be 1st December. Microsoft is expected to provide further details regarding the new Surface Pro at its Future Decoded event in London, at which Surface chief Panos Panay is scheduled to give a keynote. Could Microsoft ditch its Surface line by 2. Microsoft could be set to scrap its “choppy” Service business by 2.

Steve Brazier, CEO of market research company Canalys, has claimed. Speaking at the opening keynote of the EMEA Canalys Channels Forum in Venice, Brazier explained that the move will come as a result of CEO Satya Nadella’s software- orientated approach – as well as the line’s patchy performance (via Channelnomics).

Microsoft will exit the Surface business by 2. Brazier claimed. “Two reasons: Satya Nadella is a software guy, he's a cloud guy. He’s already allowed [Microsoft’s] mobile phone business to decline.“Secondly, the Surface’s performance is choppy. It has good quarters and bad quarters - but overall it is not making money.”He added: “It doesn’t make sense for them to be in this business. And when the capital expenditure challenge that Satya Nadella is taking Microsoft down becomes visible to Wall Street… he will have a lot of cost cutting to do, and Surface will be the first target.”It’s a view shared by other industry figures, too, according to MSpoweruser. Speaking at the same event, Lenovo COO Gianfranco Lanci even suggested “it might be earlier” than 2.

Microsoft is making a lot of money on cloud, making a lot of money on Windows and Office, but losing a lot of money on devices,” he said. Similarly, Dell chief commercial officer Marius Haas feels that the Surface line has “served its purpose” and will “probably slow down a bit”, MSpoweruser reports. Surface Pro LTE reportedly set to launch on 1st December. The upcoming Surface Pro LTE 2- in- 1 is set to release on 1st December, Microsoft has reportedly confirmed. According to Neowin, a spokesperson confirmed the launch date at the firm's Ignite 2. Surface product engineering behind the scenes, and deep dive on the new Surface Pro'. The supposed release date does appear to tie in with speculation that the device will be announced at next month's Future Decoded event in London, at which Panos Panay is scheduled to give a keynote.

A cellular configuration of the hybrid was first mentioned back in May when Microsoft announced the new Surface Pro refresh in Shanghai. There's been little information since, however, but UK retailer Misco recently listed the device as available to pre- order, Neowin also reports. Although the website now shows the device as unavailable, it still shows two variants of the Surface Pro LTE, with both sporting Core i. According to the store, the high- end model will ship with 8. GB RAM and 2. 56. GB SSD, while the lower end version will sport 4. GB RAM and 1. 28.

GB SSD storage. 2. Surface Pro 4 users report problems with Windows Hello after update. A number of Surface Pro 4 owners have found that they can no longer use their camera to log inwith Windows Hello following a recent bout of driver updates. As reported by Computerworld, update numbered ‘1. I've been using my SP4 from past 1. Face recognitionwindows hello,” user Syed Mohammed Ali Muddassir Quadri explained on Microsoft Answers.“I restarted my device today and ever since then whenever I turn it on, it says ‘Couldn't turn on thecamera. Please sign in with your PIN.’"When I went into the settings to see what’s going on, it says ‘Windows Hello isn't available on thisdevice.’”The issue stems from a bad driver included in the download, Computerworld reports, and users havemanaged to work around the issue by manually uninstalling it.

One Microsoft engineer addressed the problem on a Reddit forum, stating that if it’s an extension ofan existing issue, the Redmond firm is “working on a fix”.“If it's a different issue, the good news is that it's super important for us that Windows Hello worksflawlessly, so we'll get right on that,” he added. New Surface Pro owners complain of backlight bleed.

A rising number of Surface Pro owners are complaining of backlight bleeding issues on Microsoft's latest flagship, according to reports. As reported by On MSFT, although bleeding can be a common occurrence with LCD panels, many owners of the hybrid have stated the problem is more noticeable than usual. One even compared the hybrid's display with that of the older Surface Pro 4, with a photo comparison highlighting the severity of the former's bleed issue. The 2. 01. 7 model can be seen with a bright blue bleed emanating from the lower edge of the screen, On MSFT said. The issue is largely disguised by the taskbar, the website adds but is clearly visible when placing the 2- in- 1 in portrait mode or using applications. Users have posted on Microsoft's support forums and other websites with complaints about the alleged problem."Bought a new i.

GB Surface Pro this Saturday and am very disappointed," one user wrote on Reddit. Immediately on bootup, I noticed a considerable backlight bleed along the bottom of the screen.

There also seems to be a dark band just above the bright band but I'm not sure."The owner exchanged the hybrid thinking the problem was just a defect - but the new device was displaying the bleed in "almost the same way"."I checked the ones at the MS store and at Best Buy, and of 7 units on display, 6 had this defect," they added. The two Surface Pro 4 models on display were not affected at all."The issue follows a recent hibernation problem for the new Surface Pro, which caused devices to shut down unexpectedly. Microsoft has issued a temporary solution to that problem but is yet to comment on the backlight bleed reports. Channel Pro has approached Microsoft for comment. New Surface Pro replaces Surface Pro 4. Microsoft has now released the new Surface Pro, with the device replacing the Surface Pro 4 as the Redmond giant's flagship 2- in- 1.

Although not called the 'Surface Pro 5' as many industry observers had expected, the Surface Pro (2. The device sports Intel's latest Kaby Lake processors and is available in Core i.

Core i. 5 and Core m models - offering up a 2. Pro 4. Similarly, battery life has also been extended by 5. Surface Pro 4 to 1.

Surface Pro. Although the new hybrid is largely the same as its predecessor in appearance, it does now sport a redesigned hinge, allowing the screen to recline at a 1. Surface Studio. The device is also compatible with the Surface Dial, whilst the Surface Pen (sold separately) has also been given a redesign. The stylus now features a new tilt mode and 4,0. However, users hoping for the inclusion of USB- C connectivity will be disappointed, with Microsoft opting to continue with USB 3. The new Surface Pro (2. Microsoft store. 2. Surface Pro 4 gets discount.

Microsoft has given its Windows 1.