All in all, the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is worthy laptop if budget is not an issue. Its kickstand, although improved, is still a letdown as it doesn't conveniently sit on a lap despite being a laptop. There may be some serious competitors giving almost if not the same kind of specs for a lower price. The downside to all this is definitely the asking price for the tablet and detachable keyboard combination. The primary I/O, the FHD screen is also accompanied with an included active stylus. Also not to forget is the fact that it comes preinstalled with Windows 8.1 and has all the necessary built-in ports making it an actual laptop and not just a replacement. With its specs, it will quite likely outperform many other ultraportable laptops and hybrids. The good thing about the surface is of course its ultra portability and undeniable performance. However, there's also the new optional Type Cover 2 which adds backlighting but is on the heavy side and is rather pricey. It looks and has the same dimensions as the first version making both their accessories compatible with each other. For a start, it comes with Windows 8.1 backed up with an Intel Core i5-4300U ultrabook class processor, 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB SSD. However it is important to note that the Surface Pro 2 is actually a full blown laptop acting as a hybrid. A large reason for its low sales figures was due to the unpopularity of the tablet-notebook hybrid category itself. Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: īoth the Microsoft Surface RT and the Surface Pro never really made it big and couldn't compete with its Android and iOs counterparts. For someone looking for first Windows experience, the Surface Book is the laptop to beat. The Surface Book may be a better choice if you are emphasising more on a powerful tablet. Microsoft Surface Book is a Windows 10 Laptop that offers impressive design and build quality, though there are few shortcomings including a thickness considering another laptop at the same price.

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