Originally Posted by
Roadkill
So, EFB apps to use on layover... I'm SURE someone smart like BB has put Nook, Kindle, and/or Netflix on that thing. Come on fellas, share the love. Am I being paranoid by not wanting to log into this stuff with a Microsoft account (which I don't want)? There HAS to be a way to use nook/kindle/netflix on this dang surface RT without being forced to use a microsoft account and let them "combine" all your stuff (thereby surely dikking it all up on your other nook/kindle/android/apple devices!!).
Or am I just going to have to consider this surface device a total brick when I step out of the cockpit?
Thx
You do not need a Microsoft account to add apps on the Surface EFB. Go to the Windows Store app and select the app you want to install. I don't have my tablet with me right now, but somewhere on one of those pages is an option to do a one time install without signing in with a Microsoft account. (not the greatest explanation...I know, sorry).
I even talked to a Delta IT rep who told me how to add MyRadar to the Delta side of the tablet. She said that was OK since it was directly work related.
If I can get to my tablet and get better directions, I will add them.
Big Warning: DO NOT opt to switch a local account to a Microsoft Account while on the Delta partition. That may sound tempting, but it'll really mess things up until you figure out how to undo it. Trust me on this one.