topic Re: Surface go ? in AutoCAD Forum

Surface go ?

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:55:14 GMT

HI ,

I am new here and i would buy a Surface go

And i would ask that AutoCAD 2016 run with the new Surface go ?

Thx.

Re: Surface go ?

pendean — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:20:59 GMT

Do more detailed and better research on the device, it is limited to apps from the app store, AutoCAD is not an app-store program:

"... Windows 10 Home in S mode works exclusively with apps from the Microsoft Store within Windows and accessories that are compatible with Windows 10 Home in S mode.. "

Re: Surface go ?

Anonymous — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:04:56 GMT

Oh sry
I would buy a Surface Go 128 GB Intel 4415 Y 8 GB RAM and a mouse with keyboard

And i will install the normal Windows 10 Home

Re: Surface go ?

ennujozlagam — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:17:28 GMT

hello, you can refer to this Autocad 2016 system requirements if Surface GO can meet the requirements to run Autocad 2016. thanks

Re: Surface go ?

pendean — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:04:17 GMT

128GB is not enough space for Win10Home, AutoCAD, updates etc.

The processor is also underpowered for CAD use https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Pentium+4415Y+%40+1.60GHz&id=3300

AutoCAD on a 12" screen is going to be painful, especially since AutoCAD2016 does not play well with high-res displays https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Odd-graphics-display-when-working-with-a-high-resolution-high-dpi-monitor-in-AutoCAD.html

Look into purchasing an actual Microsoft Surface Book 2 or Pro device if you want to use a Microsoft mobile device https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/surface?icid=CNavDevicesSurface

Re: Surface go ?

leeminardi — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:18:58 GMT

The 128GB / Intel 4415Y / 8GB Surface Go lists for about $550. After you add the $100 keyboard you are at $650. If you want to go with a Microsoft Surface consider the Pro for $150 more at $800 you can get a much better processor, an Intel I5 with a 128GB SSD and 8 GB RAM and no need to install a different version of Windows.

Re: Surface go ?

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:03:15 GMT

I recently got a surface go (8GB w/128 GB), and I use the AutoCAD mobile app from the Windows store. It works fine and I'm using the tablet in S mode. This is perfect if you're only doing simple 2D drawings, but if you're looking to do 3D drawings, then you should go with a bigger laptop. There's a youtube video out there that shows that AutoCAD 19 (full version) works on the device, but it works slowly. Really depends on what you want to use the device for....school, work or fun.

Re: Surface go ?

pendean — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:25:44 GMT

OP wants to use old AutoCAD 2016 only, not much else. See first post.

Re: Surface go ?

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