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March 2013
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260 Reviews
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2301 Reviews
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The editors liked
We talk a lot about the future whenever anyone does something new. While the Surface Pro might not be the future
Exactly as it is
It's absolutely full of ideas and functions that are just off the horizon
Or just in from it. A pro-level stylus
Touch-ba
Fast
Consistent performance
Handsome and well-made
Fantastic display
The screen is pretty
Touch Covers and Type Covers are still good typing solutions
The build quality remains first-rate
Runs Windows apps with aplomb
Fast boot time
Ultrabook power with Core i5
Attractive design
Sharp and bright 1080p display
The Microsoft Surface Pro fits a full ultrabook experience in a compact 10-inch tablet. Thanks to the ingenious Type and Touch covers
It offers a comfortable interface and typing experience. The clean
Crisp design and sharp 1080p screen rise above the c
Classy and good looking
Great build and materials
Clean Windows 8 Pro install
Comes with digital pen
1080p display
Wildly portable for a Core i5 machine
Clean Wi
Compact. Improved UI
Things don't look "too small" in desktop mode. Comes with pressure-sensitive stylus. Works with Surface covers. Truly Windows compatible. Ultrabook components. Full 1080p HD screen. 10-finger touch screen.
Gorgeous 1080p screen
Premium design
Runs most Windows apps
Comes with a stylus
Ultrabook-caliber components
Beautiful
1920-by-1080 display
Windows 8 grants full desktop application support
Things don't look "too small" in desktop mode. Comes with pressuresensitive stylus. Works with Surface covers. Truly Windows compatible. Ultrabook components. Full 1080p HD screen. 10finger touch screen.
Very good screen quality
Very fast system speed
Consumer testers really liked the design and feel
Speedy 4G LTE service from major wireless carriers
SIM and eSIM card support
Sleek
Portable design
Top-notch display
Well-designed kickstand and keyboard
Excellent performance thanks to top of the line hardware
A full Windows 8 experience without any compromises
Solid build with simplistic and elegant design
Endless possibilities for productivity depending on how it's used
Excellent build quality
Display is extremely bright
Bright and vibrant touchscreen
Full Windows 8 OS compatibility
Good performance
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Solid
Elegant hardware design
Runs Windows 8 Pro and legacy software
Ultrabooklevel performance
Supports pressuresensitive pen input
Full Windows 8 Pro experience
Vibrant and sharp looking display
Distinctive and solid design
Useful pressure sensitive stylus
Peppy performance
Gorgeous high-end hardware
Largest application ecosystem of any tablet operating system
Faster than any ARM-based tablet
Huge hardware compatibility ecosystem
More enterprise & business features than any other tablet (Active Directory support
Bitloc
Solidfeeling design
Great 1080p display
Very good tablet performance
High contrast and bright display
Multi-touch + pen entry
Very good case quality
Integrated display support (kickstand)
USB 3.0 + DisplayPort
Magnetic power connection
Power supply with USB port
The editors didn't like
You'll need to tinker. Tinker tinker tinker. The process of getting and keeping the Surface Pro into a state that's comfortable and efficient is involved
Largely because of Desktop scaling/sizing issues. Desktop is just too small and hard to control on t
Poor battery life
Heavy and thick
Really hard to actually use on your lap
Runs hot
Runs loud
Runs short
The whole resolution scaling situation is unsatisfactory
Metro-style apps still lacking in breadth
Number
And quality
Short battery life
Keyboard not included
Must store stylus on outside of tablet
Poor camera quality
The battery life is disappointing
And more ports would be nice. The 64GB model barely has any free storage. It costs as much as a regular laptop
Especially because the cool keyboard cover isn't included by default
A little heavy for a tablet
A bit small for a laptop
But a valiant attempt at marrying the two. Battery life passable but not laudable
But a valiant attempt at marrying the
Keyboard cover is an optional extra. Only one USB 3.0 port. VGA and HDMI require optional adapters
So-so battery life
Windows OS and restore partition eat up much of the onboard storage
Single USB port
Pen is a nice touch
But chintzy
Display size and keyboard comfort will make you think twice
Fairly heavy for its size
Subpar sound quality
Slightly small screen for its size
Type Cover and Pen sold separately
Not as many configuration options as the non-LTE version
Can be heavy for some people
150% scaling in desktop mode makes nonoptimized apps look terrible
Only one USB port
Type Cover is terrible and overpriced
Heavy and thick for a tablet
Below-average endurance
Runs slightly warm
Poor value
Bulky and heavy for a tablet
Shorter battery life than the Surface RT
Microsoft Office isn't preloaded
Lacking in usable storage space. Short on battery life. Nonadjustable kickstand becomes a burden with longterm use. Pricey
You'll need to drop extra money on several accessories (mouse
Keyboard cover
External storage). Too hot
Heavy and thick to comfo
Disappointing battery life
Kickstand isn't adjustable
No desktop or keyboard dock available
Desktop scaling issues when used with a large external monitor
Lacks GPS and NFC
No mobile broadband option
Stylus needs a storage location within the chassi
Terrible camera
Battery life is less than other tablets
Not enough apps make use of the stylus
5 hour battery life is less than many low-power tablets
Intel Core i5 CPU generates some heat when under heavy use
Maximum RAM option is only 4Gb
Maximum SSD storage option is only 128Gb (with around 89Gb available at first boot.)
Abstract: and ErgonomicsThis is the big differentiator: the Microsoft Surface Pro is a slate tablet with a nifty set of optional clip-on keyboards. The Sony Vaio Duo 11 is a convertible slider with a permanently attached keyboard that tucks under the display when ...
Published: 2013-01-09, Author: Simon , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: Microsoft's second tablet, the Surface with Windows 8 Pro, was originally announced back in June 2012, with a launch date pencilled in for 90 days after the ARM-based Surface with Windows RT . That's fast approaching, and while a specific launch date rema...
Published: 2012-12-04, Author: Chris , review by: techworld.com
As tech journalists, the Surface Pro is the winner for us. The full HD screen, extra storage, laptop-like spec and ability to install any Windows software gives it the edge....
Abstract: Lisa Gade compares the Microsoft Surface Pro with the Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro 700T and the Acer Iconia W700 Windows 8 tablets. All run on Intel Core i5-3317U CPUs with 4 gigs of RAM and have 128 gig SSDs. All have 1080p touchscreens and the Samsung and ...
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Published: 2013-02-21, Author: Brian , review by: itbusiness.ca
Abstract: What does it mean to go pro?Microsoft is answering that question with the Surface Pro. A sequel to last year's Surface RT, think of this tablet like the big brother to Microsoft's tablet. It's a bit more grown up, a bit larger and heavier, and it is capab...
Abstract: When I looked at the Surface RT last year, I was less than impressed with the empty app store and the low resolution display on the device. Even back then, I was wishing for the same type of device with a Intel CPU. My wishes have now come true and we hav...
Abstract: Lisa Gade compares the Microsoft Surface Pro with the Sony VAIO Duo 11 Windows 8 tablets. Both run on an Intel Core i5 ULV CPU with HD 4000 graphics with fast SSD drives and at least 4 gigs of RAM. But the Sony Vaio Duo 11 is more of a computer replacemen...
Abstract: Lisa Gade compares the Microsoft Surface Pro with the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Windows 8 tablets. The Lenovo starts at $679 for the 64 gig model with digital pen and the Surface Pro starts at $899 for the 64 gig. The ThinkPad Tablet 2 runs on a 1.8GHz dua...
Abstract: Lisa Gade reviews the MS Surface Pro Windows 8 tablet. The Surface Pro isn't just a tablet, it had the power of an Ultrabook inside with a 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 ULV CPU, 4 gigs of DDR3 RAM and a 64 or 128 gig SSD drive. The 10.6″ multi-touch full HD displa...
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Published: 2013-10-15, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The Microsoft Surface Pro fits a full ultrabook experience in a compact 10-inch tablet. Thanks to the ingenious Type and Touch covers, it offers a comfortable interface and typing experience. The clean, crisp design and sharp 1080p screen rise above the c
The battery life is disappointing, and more ports would be nice. The 64GB model barely has any free storage. It costs as much as a regular laptop, especially because the cool keyboard cover isn't included by default
The Surface Pro's gutsy design successfully reinvents the Windows 8 laptop by cramming an ultrabook experience into the body of a 10-inch tablet. Those wanting to go all-in on the tablet experience won't regret buying the Surface Pro, but we're holding o...
