With a tablet form factor that allows the attachment of a keyboard cover, the Intel Core i5-equipped and Windows 8 Pro-running Surface Pro is Microsoft showing the world how a no compromise device should be made. It even comes with a full HD screen and digital pen support. We find out if it lives up to its promise.
RATINGS
Design : 8.5
Features : 8.5
Performance : 8
Value : 8
Mobility : 8
THE GOOD
Extremely good build quality
Good performance (fast CPU, SSD, USB 3.0)
Supports digital pen input
Option to choose between two keyboards
Acts as the reference hybrid Win 8 device for other brands to measure against
THE BAD
Subpar battery performance
Clunky to use as a tablet
Lack of Wintab drivers for digital pen
Couple of software issues still present (Wi-Fi bug, desktop scaling issue)
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With a tablet form factor that allows the attachment of a keyboard cover, the Intel Core i5-equipped and Windows 8 Pro-running Surface Pro is Microsoft showing the world how a no compromise device should be made. It even comes with a full HD screen and digital pen support. We find out if it lives up to its promise.
