Report: Microsoft's Surface Pro as a secondary HTPC - Page 2

Miracast is not natively supported in Windows, even in Windows 8. The only solution I know of that supports Miracast is Intel's WiDi (in the newest release of it at least), but unfortunately the Pro uses a Marvell wireless chip, which means no WiDi.

yes, unfortunately no miracast for the surface

I am waiting with baited breath for a full windows 8 tablet that will support miracast (or something similar).

Although might have to settle for 5.1 LPCM audio even then I am also interested in the next few revisions of intel graphics. Looks like it is catching up discrete graphics quite well. (I dont expect it to catch up entirely ofc )

Yes they are expensive as htpcs, but offer way more than the average box in your lounge

definitely a let down not a deal breaker but still...

HD4000 is imo is already good enough for most casual players. Of course, there is room for improvement.

I carry mine everywhere with me, battery is 5-6 hour for me for most things, and extremely fast.

best purchase in a long time.

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