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IneedAZ · 04-23-2014, 02:55 PM

Anybody using a tablet to run HP Tuners? Any issues? Was looking at Surface2.

Three of Swords · 04-23-2014, 03:03 PM

http://www.hptuners.com/forum/showth...t-tuning-setup

Looks like a nice setup.

menendez1293 · 04-23-2014, 03:04 PM

As long as HP Tuners is compatible with windows 8.1 (It doesn't say specifically that it is on their website) and you buy the Surface 2 pro it should work without a problem. You might run into things where it becomes difficult to click since the software is not optimized to be used on a touch screen device.

It is important to note that it will not work on the non pro models as those run what is called Windows RT and is basically a mobile version of windows. My recomendation though is to look at something other than the Surface Pro. It is very overpriced and if you are looking at something for just HP Tuners Dell has a few tablets that run a full version of Windows 8.1 now that are as low as $300

IneedAZ · 04-23-2014, 03:16 PM

Thanks guys!! Just like the idea of the tablet size and able to leave in glove box opposed to carrying around my laptop.

Iam Broke · 04-23-2014, 04:29 PM

I use a 10" Acer Netbook running XP Pro, should be able to find one on the cheap.

sting808 · 04-23-2014, 07:43 PM

I use a MacBook Pro 13" using Bootcamp win 7. Screen is a little tight. As stated, laptop may be easier due to flexible screen angles and keyboard.

I love my surface 2 pro and thought about it, but type keyboard, touch screen, and inflexible screen angles will make it difficult to street log by an individual.

04-23-2014, 02:55 PM	#1
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,111 View My Garage	HP Tuners and a Windows Tablet Anybody using a tablet to run HP Tuners? Any issues? Was looking at Surface2. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

04-23-2014, 03:03 PM	#2
Three of Swords Drives: 2011 IBM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MI Posts: 300	http://www.hptuners.com/forum/showth...t-tuning-setup Looks like a nice setup. __________________

04-23-2014, 03:16 PM	#4
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,111 View My Garage	Thanks guys!! Just like the idea of the tablet size and able to leave in glove box opposed to carrying around my laptop. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

04-23-2014, 04:29 PM	#5
Iam Broke PHAT B33 Drives: 2012 TF3 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dark of the Moon Posts: 1,460 View My Garage	I use a 10" Acer Netbook running XP Pro, should be able to find one on the cheap. __________________ Another 1 of 371 '12 T3 LS3 M6's built.

04-23-2014, 03:04 PM	#3
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,686 View My Garage	As long as HP Tuners is compatible with windows 8.1 (It doesn't say specifically that it is on their website) and you buy the Surface 2 pro it should work without a problem. You might run into things where it becomes difficult to click since the software is not optimized to be used on a touch screen device. It is important to note that it will not work on the non pro models as those run what is called Windows RT and is basically a mobile version of windows. My recomendation though is to look at something other than the Surface Pro. It is very overpriced and if you are looking at something for just HP Tuners Dell has a few tablets that run a full version of Windows 8.1 now that are as low as $300

04-23-2014, 07:43 PM	#6
sting808 Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 929	I use a MacBook Pro 13" using Bootcamp win 7. Screen is a little tight. As stated, laptop may be easier due to flexible screen angles and keyboard. I love my surface 2 pro and thought about it, but type keyboard, touch screen, and inflexible screen angles will make it difficult to street log by an individual.