Best products from r/SurfaceLinux
We found 12 comments on r/SurfaceLinux discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 7 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Microsoft Docking Station for Surface 3 (not compatible with Surface Pro 3) SC EN/XD/ES Hdwr (GJ3-00001)
- This is for Surface 3 and DOES NOT fit Surface Pro 3
- USB Ports
- Gigabit Ethernet Port
- 48W Power Supply
- Compatibility: Surface 3 / Surface 3 (4G LTE)
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2. ThinkPad Compact Bluetooth Keyboard with TrackPoint - US English
- Lenovo Thinkpad Compact Bluetooth Keyboard With Trackpoint - Us English - Wireless Connectivity - Bluetooth - English (us) - Trackpoint - Compatible With Computer, Tablet - Scissors
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3. TP-Link USB Wifi Adapter for PC N150 Wireless Network Adapter for Desktop - Nano Size Wifi Dongle Compatible with Windows 10/7/8/8.1/XP/ Mac OS 10.9-10.15 Linux Kernel 2.6.18-4.4.3 (TL-WN725N)
- USB Wi-Fi Adapter: Upgrade your Wi-Fi speeds up to 150 Mbps for lag free video streaming and Internet calls
- Stronger Wi Fi Coverage: 2.4GHz band Wi Fi covers your house everywhere
- Mini Design: allows you to plug it in and forget it is even there; Wireless modes ad hoc/ infrastructure mode; Wireless security supports 64/128 WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA psk/WPA2 psk (TKIP/AES), supports IEEE 802.1x
- Industry leading support: 2 Year and Free 24/7 technical support
- Compatibility: Compatible with Windows (XP/7/8/8.1/10/11) Mac OS (10.9 - 10.15) Linux Kernel (2.6.18 - 4.4.3)
- Driver installation may be required, Please go to TP-Link website for the latest driver for your operating system
- Please note that TL-WN725N is 2.4GHz only and does not support 5G
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4. Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget it, Ideal for Raspberry Pi / Pi2, Supports Windows, Mac OS, Linux (Black/Gold)
- Supports 150 Mbps 802.11n Wireless data rate - the latest wireless standard. Permits users to have the farthest range with the widest coverage. (Up to 6 times the speed and 3 times the coverage of 802.11b.).
- Power Saving designed to support smart transmit power control and auto-idle state adjustment
- Supports WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Standard so that you can let different types of data have higher priority. It would allows better streaming of real-time data such as Video, Music, Skype etc
- Includes multi-language EZmax setup wizard
- Spec Standards IEEE 802.11n; backward compatible with 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Certified. Security 64/128 bit WEP Encryption and WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK security; WPS compatible IEEE 802.1X
- Port 1 x 2.0 USB Type A. Wireless Data Rates Up to 150 Mbps. Modulation OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, DSSS. Frequency Band 2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz. Antenna internal chip antenna
- Channels (FCC) 2.4GHz : 1~11. Power Input USB Port (Self-Powered). Dimensions 0.28" x 0.59" x 0.73". Temperature 0 -40 degree C (32-104 degree F). Humidity 10 ~ 90% Non-Condensing. System XP/Vista/Win7, Mac, Linux
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5. USB C to HDMI Adapter 4K, CableCreation USB Type C to HDMI Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Converter, Compatible with MacBook Pro 2019/2018/2017, iPad Pro 2019/2018, MacBook Air 2018, Surface Go, Galaxy S10
►【 Enjoy a carry along cinema】 : This USB-C to HDMI Adapter is design to connect a USB C computer or phone to an HDMI-equipped display / monitor / projector to running mirror or extend mode. Easy to stream sports events, movies, gaming, photos albums directly from your USB C device to larger s...
6. Surface Connect to USB-C Charging Cable Compatible for Microsoft Surface Pro 7/6/5/4/3 Surface Laptop1/2, White Female, Works with 45W 15V PD Power Supply (Female, 0.2 Meters)
Allows you charge your Surface Pro or Laptop via 45W 15V USB Type-C Power Delivery (PD) wall charger or power bank.Compatibility: Microsoft Surface pro7/6/5/4/3, Surface Laptop1/2, Sruface Book1, Surface Go.Safety: The inner core use pure copper cable to effectively suppress heat and ensure safety. ...
7. ARCTIC Breeze Mobile - Mini USB Desktop Fan with Flexible Neck, Portable Desk Fan for Home, Office, Silent USB Fan, Fan Speed: 1700 RPM - White
- EXTREMELY EFFICIENT: The Breeze Mobile has 92 mm fan blades and thus ensures reliable cooling and refreshment on hot summer days. Excellent cooling performance also on-the-go
- VIRTUALLY SILENT: As the fan and the motor are adapted from ARCTIC's successful case, it works in total silence and offers an excellent airflow as well
- LIGHT & HANDY: The portable USB fan with gooseneck is ideal for traveling. The simple plug & play assembly enables quick commissioning
- FLEXIBLE ADJUSTABLE: The practical gooseneck allows a stepless adjustment of the preferred cooling direction. The rotation speed cannot be set manually
- USB CONNECTION: The mobile Ventilator Breeze in white is connected directly to a USB port. The mini USB fan has a very low power consumption and is ideal for laptops, power banks, etc
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This is the dock I bought for my S3 Non-Pro ( paid around $20 on liquidation for it a few years ago )
https://www.amazon.ca/Microsoft-Surface-Docking-compatible-GJ3-00001/dp/B00VGJI1RS/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhdWKiPWR4gIVnEwNCh0M0g5CEAAYAiAAEgLDm_D_BwE&hvadid=230004443165&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9000501&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8441531048072773104&hvtargid=kwd-295506217860&hydadcr=1533_10290167&keywords=surface+3+docking+station&qid=1557524010&s=gateway&sr=8-3
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I bought it for VERY cheap, but it works great. The S3 charges up beautifully, faster and more reliably than with the stock Microsoft power brick.
I have a a Pro 3. Best advice I saw and took was to buy a low profile USB dongle and sacrifice your only USB slot. Haven't looked back.
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Here is the one I bought. A $20 solution to get your ~$100 solution working isn't too bad, I think.
Awesome thank you.
The screen matters for me a lot since I will be programming a lot on it and if I get the surface pro I will be using it with this: https://www.amazon.com/ThinkPad-Compact-Bluetooth-Keyboard-TrackPoint/dp/B00C32FWJC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ThinkPad+Compact+keyboard&qid=1554647646&s=electronics&sr=1-1
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The sleep part is real bummer though and also I am not really interested in the touch screen though, just the portability.
Yup. That problem existed for me when my SP3 was using Windows and continues to this day with all and every linux distro. I believe it is a hardware/firmware problem. I think there is a firmware update you could try -- no idea if it works. I just finally bought a little wifi dongle for $10 and have enjoyed trouble free wifi since. :)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MTTJOY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I guess one can always get https://www.amazon.com/Sisyphy-Surface-Charger-Connect-Connector/dp/B07QX2H9L6/ref=sr_1_4?crid=VREHMLO64YP3&keywords=j-go+tech+15v+surface+connect+to+usb-c+cable&qid=1562567044&s=gateway&sprefix=j-go+tech%2Caps%2C479&sr=8-4 if the USB-C port is being used to connect to the external monitor.
I have this USB-C => HDMI adapter that I use with another laptop. Just yesterday I plugged it into the SB2 in Linux and it worked immediately.
For connectivity, I've always just installed over WiFi. But I've got a Dell-branded USBC => Ethernet adapter somewhere at home I can try to find and see if it works.
Another approach for sake of documenting 2018 tips.
I use fedora on a SP3 with no windows. Wifi was spotty and despite all fixes still varied from kernel to kernel. I bought a wifi dongle for 8 bucks. the Edimax nano and since wifi is solid and was plug-and-play. current state post on this subreddit fixes any hibernation workaround stuff.
Everything works as it should with no windows installed. Auto rotate, touch, keyboard snap on and off, and dock all working as expected. Only issue is a small nano dongle in the usb slot. (I use the SP4 type cover and a Bluetooth mouse anyways)
Link to amazon for dongle. currently 7.89 USD
Yeah. ):
I got one of these https://www.amazon.ca/ARCTIC-USB-Powered-Portable-Cooling-Solution/dp/B003XN24GY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463147136&sr=8-1&keywords=arctic+usb+fan to help with the heating. I have one for my docking station and one I keep in my backpack for when I'm on the go.
Fucking bullshit though, I shouldn't need to use those just to have a usable device. But I push my device through photoshop and heavy image editing, so it's bound to get a little toasty.