Windows 8.1 Surface RT

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I am on WC on my PC now. Not on the Surface.

IE11 on the surface, no addons.  Windows Defender A/V.

I can get on the site, and the forums. I just can't login.  It appears to take my info, but still shows me as not logged in.

Try different browser maybe?

Your a computer guy and your asking us.   

My 8.1 can log onto the site with IE but not the forums.   

Sometimes it happened to me too. Just that because we get too used to our browser to autofilled our password, we actually forget what it was set to.

The best to do is reset password. But that just me.  

Quoting ALMonty, reply 6

Your a computer guy and your asking us.   

My 8.1 can log onto the site with IE but not the forums.   

End of ALMonty's quote

Well, I am quickly learning that the Surface RT is a different animal. I can't install Start 8, probably no windowblinds either.  If I understand, nothing will install except MS apps from the app store.  That sucks big ones.

What about Dreams can you run Deskscapes on it ?

I doubt it. It has 2 GB ram, and a NVidia tegra CPU.  I doubt Deskscapes would even install. As I said, I read online that I can't install anything but MS apps, from the app store. POS unit, but I did only pay 25.00 for it.

With only 64 GB hdd, I wouldn't even fill it up with dreams.

That's why I avoided getting anything Windows RT... it's a walled garden like Apple's IOS, etc, and not user friendly.  That's why I ended up getting my HP 2-in 1 with a full Windows OS... I can install what I like on it. 

Frankly, I don't like having to deal with tablet/phone type apps, particularly when I'm on a PC/device running Windows.  I much prefer Windows 32 programs that are installed within the system, and I think most hardcore Windows users do too.

As Jim said he only paid $25 for it. I use my iPad to surf the web when I'm sitting in my big chair watching TV. I wouldn't mind having a cheap surface to do that. I have a laptop but the batteries in this thing doesn't last as long as they say it does. Plus I can't connect to my desktop with the iPad for networking.

Buy a second one....and have matching bookends...;)

And you didn't smell the flowers before buying into that walled garden?  

I dunno, Windows RT tablets and/or iPads, might use 'em as bookends, I suppose.  

I don't much like my iPad, but it is thin and has 128 GB storage.  Got it in a trade deal.

The Surface was fine until I found out I can't do much with it...lol.

It won't let me put Start8 on it. Fortunately, Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 has a windows 10-like start menu.

Gonna try to install Chrome. Yuck....

Nope.

"This app can't run on your PC. Please find apps in the Microsoft App Store."

Bullshit...

Hehe, that bookend option is looking more and more likely, right?

Or will you just throw it in frustration?.  

That's why RT devices are going so cheap.  I was offered one for 20 bucks a year or so ago.  I declined it, though, knowing of its 'walled garden' limitations.  If I were to purchase a Surface tablet it'd have to be all or nothing.... a full Windows OS with system 32 programs   Thing is, I have my HP 2-in-1 that serves my needs as a tablet and/or laptop, so I don't really need a Surface.

Well, I did finally find something it can do!

Hooked it to the 42" HDTV in my PC shop. It seems to be good for watching The Twilight Zone on YouTube.

Still worth the 25 bux.

At the end of the day, Jim, if you can make use of the tablet and enjoy it, then the 25 bucks was well spent.  When I was offered the RT Surface for 20 bucks, I had already ordered a dual OS tablet with Windows 10 and Android, so it was not a device I needed anyway.  However, if I'd had a use or two for the RT tablet at such a low cost, I may have been tempted, despite generally preferring a full Windows device.

Currently I have 3 tablets:  The HP 2-in-1 with full Windows 10; a Teclast X80 Pro with Full Windows 10 and Android 7; an el cheapo with Android 5 on it.   I used to take the HP 2-in-1 and the Android tablet when I went out, so when I saw the dual OS one with Windows AND Android I snapped it up so's I only have to take the one tablet with me.  Besides, the HP 2-in-1 was a real tight fit in my manbag anyway.