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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 256 GB 31,2 cm (12.3") 8 GB Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Silver

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Bullet Points Microsoft Surface Pro 4 256 GB 31,2 cm (12.3") 8 GB Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Silver
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  • - Slate Tablet PC Silver
  • - 31,2 cm (12.3") 2736 x 1824 pixels
  • - 256 GB SSD Card reader integrated
  • - Single camera 8 MP Front camera 5 MP
  • - Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 4.0
  • - Windows 10 Pro
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Short summary description Microsoft Surface Pro 4 256 GB 31,2 cm (12.3") 8 GB Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Silver:
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Microsoft Surface Pro 4, 31,2 cm (12.3"), 2736 x 1824 pixels, 256 GB, 8 GB, Windows 10 Pro, Silver

Long summary description Microsoft Surface Pro 4 256 GB 31,2 cm (12.3") 8 GB Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Silver:
This is an auto-generated long summary of Microsoft Surface Pro 4 256 GB 31,2 cm (12.3") 8 GB Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Silver based on the first three specs of the first five spec groups.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Display diagonal: 31,2 cm (12.3"), Display resolution: 2736 x 1824 pixels. Internal storage capacity: 256 GB. Internal memory: 8 GB. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP, Rear camera type: Single camera, Front camera resolution (numeric): 5 MP, Front camera. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Card reader integrated. Weight: 786 g. Operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro. Product color: Silver

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notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
Affordable Surface! Although it is already the second half of 2017, Microsoft presents the latest Surface based on a frugal Core m3 processor with connectivity that is still in need of reworking. Find out in this review whether the long battery life and t...
Good elegant and high-quality materials, very good build, absolutely noiseless, low weight, long battery life, very good screen (viewing angle stable, high color space coverage), attractive pricing, solid system performance for everyday tasks, good camera mod...
Bad very conservative thermal limits (62°C), highly reflective screen, no USB Type C, no upgrade options, very expensive accessories, no other hardware combinations possible...
89%
notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
Close, but not quite. We were happy to learn that the Iris graphics card is awake and alert despite SoC throttling. The Microsoft Suface Pro (2017) cannot be considered a "gamer" however, nor is it a full a laptop replacement: Just like in the i5 version...
Good silent without load, very good input devices for a convertible...
Bad strong throttling of CPU and GPU under constant load, rare reboots...
90%
notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
Close, but not quite close enough. We were happy to learn that the Iris graphics card is awake and alert despite SoC-throttling. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) cannot be considered a "gamer" however, nor is it a full laptop replacement: Just like in the...
Good silent without load, very good input devices for a convertible...
Bad strong throttling of CPU and GPU under constant load, rare reboots...
90%
engadget.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
The Surface Pro is everything we've ever wanted from Microsoft's Surface line. It fixes the few remaining problems from the Surface Pro 4, a machine that I adored. And yet it's far less exciting than its predecessors. It's the second incremental upgrade...
Good Faster than before, with great battery life, Keyboards are still fantastic, Screen looks great, Incredibly light for an ultraportable...
Bad More expensive than Surface Pro 4, since Pen is separate, Not many design improvements from SP4, Could use more ports...
Bottom line The Surface Pro is the most refined Surface device yet. It retains everything we loved about the Surface Pro 4, while fixing the nagging battery life issue. But it's mostly an iterative update, without any major design leaps.HardwareThe Surface Pro doesn'...
87%
Laptopmag.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
Nearly five years after Microsoft introduced the device that created the 2-in-1 category, the company's Surface Pro systems are still the detachables other companies are trying to beat. So how does Microsoft improve upon its class-leading hybrid? By refin...
Good Brilliant PixelSense display, Simple, elegant design, Improved Type Cover keyboard, Fantastic performance...
Bad No USB-C, Surface Pen and Type Cover sold separately, Better, but still mediocre battery life...
Bottom line With its fantastic PixelSense display, improved Type Cover, faster performance and even better battery life, the Surface Pro is still the king of detachable 2-in-1s...
80%
pcworld.com_techhive.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
Set Microsoft's Surface Pro (2017) next to its predecessor, the Surface Pro 4, and I defy you to tell the difference. With the same dimensions and weight, the two are virtually indistinguishable—a kickstand that reclines further and a few cosmetic changes...
Good Iris Plus GPU gives it the graphics oomph of a discrete GPU, Kickstand folds back, almost flat, If you loved the Surface Pro 4, you'll love the new Surface Pro...
Bad Surface Pro doesn't skimp on price, Battery life is nowhere near promised 13.5 hours...
Bottom line Microsoft's latest Windows tablet packs a powerful Intel Kaby Lake chip and Iris Plus GPU inside, though a high price tag and disappointing battery life hinder it somewhat...
70%
arstechnica.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
Every new Surface Pro has been the best Surface Pro yet. The new fifth-generation Surface Prounnumbered, Microsoft having dropped numeric suffixescontinues that trend. It is as good as or better than its predecessor, the Surface Pro 4, in every way.And ye...
Good The new Type Covers are really excellent, The traditional Surface features—screen, build, kickstand—remain first class, Tilt support on the pen makes for a much more natural drawing experience...
Bad Pen no longer included in the box, Configuration options remain inflexible, I have misgivings about the use of Alcantara, A solitary USB port does not offer much scope for connecting devices...
0%
slashgear.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
The Surface Pro Review we have here passes judgement on the Surface Pro released in June of 2017, as first outlined earlier this year. With the newest version of the Surface Pro, Microsoft made an equivalent to the iMac G4 by combining two important eleme...
Good Real replacement for notebook and tablet, MicroSD card slot allows storage expansion, Display is bright and sharp, Body is thin (not significantly thicker than previous model), Truly high-end build with reliably manufactured end product...
Bad Surface Pen should stick to side of tablet stronger*, Touchpad should be larger, LTE option should be standard (instead of coming later this year), Startup could be a bit snappier...
Bottom line For users that've never worked with a Surface device of any sort – I highly recommend taking one for a whirl at a local computer store. I do not recommend buying a Surface Tablet without first seeing how it feels to use in person. It's a unique device, to...
90%
theverge.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
In Microsoft's relatively young hardware division, the Surface Pro has always stood for what the company believes is the future of personal computing. Originally billed as “the tablet that can replace your laptop,” it straddles the line between a traditio...
Good Full PC performance in a thin and light design, Silent or no fans and little to no heat, Battery life is finally good enough...
Bad Limited ports with no USB Type-C, Still kind of awkward on a lap, Pen is no longer included, now costs $99 extra, Wow, this thing is getting expensive...
81%
anandtech.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
The Microsoft Surface Pro has undeniably carved out a new segment in the PC space. But what was once a powerful, but heavy, thick, and unwieldly tablet when it was first launched, has become a thin, light, and even more powerful tablet in the following ye...
Bottom line The Surface Pro lineup has always been one of the most powerful tablet class devices around. Microsoft is no longer marketing it as a tablet that can replace your laptop anymore though, and they've acknowledged that most of the customers who buy and use t...
0%
pcworld.com_techhive.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
With the the Surface Pro, Microsoft reboots its flagship Surface product, arguably the leading 2-in-1 even if Microsoft's now trying to call it a laptop (more on that later). It's also shedding the numerical designations of prior products. If you've owned...
70%
tomsitpro.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
The new Microsoft Surface Pro is available for preorder. Here's the rundown of new features, specs and prices.The world has finally gotten a glimpse of the new Surface Pro from Microsoft. The laptop (that's what they're calling it) is available for preord...
0%
pcmag.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
This isn't the Surface Pro 5. Taking a page from Apple's MacBook naming scheme, the latest version of the class-leading detachable-hybrid 2-in-1 tablet is simply named Microsoft Surface Pro ($799). It has the same dimensions as the Surface Pro 4, and shar...
Good Overall dimensions unchanged from Surface Pro 3 and 4, 13 hours claimed battery life, Improved Surface Pen and Type Cover, Wider range of motion on kickstand...
Bad No USB-C or Thunderbolt 3, Still uncomfortable in lap use, Type Cover sold separately...
Bottom line It's just called the Microsoft Surface Pro now, but the 2017 iteration continues to be the 2-in-1 detachable-hybrid tablet that other PC makers will strive to emulate. A processor bump, longer battery life, and new peripherals are the big improvements...
0%
onmsft.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
The Surface Pro, since its inception, was always an audacious concept: a tablet that could do everything you'd expect of a powerful laptop. But it wasn't until its third generation that it started catch on and achieve critical and commercial success. With...
0%
hardwaresecrets.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
Microsoft touts their Surface line of devices as the tablets that can replace your laptop. After several years and three previous generations, this statement is finally true. The Surface Pro 4 is a tablet that has most of the benefits of a laptop.The orig...
0%
pcgamer.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
Pro (+) Super sharp screen; extremely portable; fast and quiet; very adjustable hinge. Noob (+) Keyboard sold separately; only one USB port; makes concessions as a laptop and tablet.When the original Surface Pro came out in 2012, it was seen as the awkwar...
Good Keyboard sold separately; only one USB port; makes concessions as a laptop and tablet.
Bottom line The Surface Pro 4 is the best Surface Pro yet, but it still makes small concessions as a laptop and tablet...
85%
t3me.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
Microsoft's Surface Pro tablets weren't exactly well-received when it first came out, but it has slowly improved with each iteration with this latest one, it looks like they may have hit the right marks.The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 tablet includes a 12.3-i...
Good Big sharp display, Improved Surface Pen...
Bad Type Cover keyboard isn't included with the purchase, Average battery life...
Bottom line Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 improves upon its predecessors in every way. Despite some flaws, it is basically the best (Windows) tablet available...
80%
xiaomitoday.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
The Surface Pro 4’s 8-megapixel rear camera hasn’t done anything to change my opinion, but by tablet standards it’s fairly good. Shooting in regular light, images taken on the Pro 4 are sharp enough to share on social networks. Colours aren’t overtly vibrant or rich...
0%
networkworld.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
Tablets were the big thing a few years ago, purportedly soon to displace PCs. It didn't happen, and tablet sales have been dropping for several years. Except for one kind of tablet: the kind with a detachable keyboard, epitomized by Microsoft's Surface Pr...
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neowin.net
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
Without a doubt, one of the best parts of the Surface Pro 4 is its unique design. While the magnesium chassis offers an unmatched feel, it is absolutely unforgiving when it comes to scratches, nicks and scuffs. A quick Google search for protective covers...
90%
geekdad.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
For Christmas 2014, I picked up a Surface Pro 3 for my boys They had been using hand me down laptops that had a battery life of about five minutes and a nasty habit of dropping the wireless connection randomly throughout the day Whether doing homework, c...
0%
notebooks.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:24
When comparing the new iPad Pro and the Surface Pro 4, a lot of people say that the iPad is a great tablet that works as a laptop and the Surface Pro 4 is a good laptop that works as a useful tablet. Are they right? We'll share our experiences using the M...
0%
makeuseof.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
Microsoft's frustration with third party hardware providers like Dell and HP has seen it morph, Apple-style, into a device manufacturer in the past few years. Beginning modestly with the original Xbox, and later the Zune MP3 player, these days the home-bu...
Bottom line If you're looking for a flexible portable hybrid computer, one that is capable of replacing your notebook and iPad or Android tablet, the Surface Pro 4 Core M3 device is a perfectly adequate replacement. Sure, there may be some sacrifice here (such as swi...
70%
neowin.net
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
Most would cut their losses if it amounted to the tune of 900 million dollars . But, if you're a company with deep pockets and a vision like Microsoft, things are a little different. It's been two years since the write off and its once ailing Surface line...
Bottom line Last year the Surface Pro 3 was the "be-all, do-all tablet from Microsoft". This year, while that title still holds true, there are some shortcomings that mainly have to do with the tablet's software. While Windows 10 as a whole works well, the problems m...
75%
pcper.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
A lot has already been said about the design and style of both the updated Surface Pro 4 and the new Surface Book. Let's start with the Surface Pro 4 as it sees the least dramatic changes from previous product.The Surface Pro 4 uses the same kickstand tab...
0%
gottabemobile.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
The Surface Pro 4 is a terrific Windows 2-in-1, the best there is really.Few people thought that Microsoft was on its way to creating something special when it unveiled the first Surface tablets. Thick and chunky, these devices had an awkward screen size...
Bottom line Microsoft didn't add a USB Type-C port and it didn't rethink its keyboard covers or overall design philosophy. People already liked the form factor. For this to be a hit, Microsoft needed to provide some reasonable internal improvements. Those improvement...
0%
tabletpcreview.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
Microsoft might not admit it, but the original Surface tablets were reference devices. With the radically-redesigned Windows 8 and Windows RT launching, Microsoft wanted to show its hardware partners in unsubtle fashion what a new Windows device should lo...
Good Best hardware on the market, Best tablet display, too, Excellent Windows 10 performance, Surface Pen works and feels great...
Bad Pricey, Should have USB TypeC, Expensive and necessary keyboard sold separately, Battery life not great...
Bottom line While other tablets and notebooks offer more value, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is still worth its premium price as a better version of 2014's best Windows device...
87%
notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
One step ahead, two steps back? Who can benefit from the more powerful i5 version? How big is the difference compared to the Core m3 and how does 12-inch device hold up against regular notebooks? Our performance update will give the answers...
Good brightness and contrast, restrained fan control, improved Type Cover, reworked Surface Pen (inlcuded), sophisticated build quality and appealing design, high system performance, surprisingly powerful integrated GPU, no throttling in practice, much improv...
Bad comparatively short battery runtimes, only 1x USB 3.0; no USB-C, no maintainability (clean the fan?), very warm surfaces under load, high price...
Bottom line Sebastian JentschChassis86 / 98 → 88%Keyboard87%Pointing Device92%Connectivity39 / 80 → 49%Weight74 / 78 → 91%Battery89%Display88%Games Performance57 / 68 → 83%Application Performance80 / 87 → 92%Temperature81%Noise87%Audio59 / 91 → 65%Camera42 / 85 → 50%...
87%
recombu.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Review: The most memorable Microsoft keynote in recent memory gave us new Windows phones, the Surface Book and the new Surface Pro 4.When Microsoft unleashes a new Surface, you can expect a few staple design elements that collectiv...
Good Versatile design, Powerful hardware, Stunning screen, Excellent software compatibility...
Bad Type cover is an essential accessory, Heavy for handheld use, Convoluted interface, Expensive...
Bottom line Looking back over last year's Surface Pro 3 review, it's startling how similarities can be drawn with our opinion of this year's model. Microsoft has clearly made strides in ironing out the wrinkles in the Pro formula, but there are still one or two aspec...
90%
computershopper.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
Despite mixed reviews of its first couple of Surface Pro tablets, and some major monetary losses that stretched from the initial 2012 Surface launch to at least the year 2014 (much of that due to the best-forgotten Windows RT/Surface experiment), Microsof...
Good Better screen, keyboard, and pen than Surface Pro 3, Bona fide 10-hour battery life, Better cooling means less-frequent fan noise...
Bad Type Cover still costs extra, Other convertibles still make for better laptops...
Bottom line The screen's better. So's the keyboard, and the pen. With the Pro 4, Microsoft's flagship tablet is now an unqualified win for those seeking both a powerful Win 10 slate and a serviceable laptop. (Just note: The keyboard still costs extra, and it's essen...
80%
newatlas.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
This year Microsoft not only gave us a new kind of 2-in-1 with the Surface Book , but it also launched an upgraded version of its classic 2-in-1. Join Gizmag as we review the terrific Surface Pro 4.If you've used a Surface Pro 3 , then the Pro 4 is going...
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notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
Tablet meets Notebook. Finally, we have Microsoft latest model, the Surface Pro 4, under review. In response to many readers' requests, we will share our first impressions and compare it to its Surface Pro 3 predecessor as well as the brand new Surface Bo...
Bottom line PricecompareRead all 1 comments / answerstatic version load dynamicLoading CommentsComment this article...
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engadget.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
With each generation of the Surface Pro, Microsoft gets closer and closer to fulfilling its promise of a tablet that can replace your laptop. Last year's Surface Pro 3 was certainly powerful enough to take on similarly priced notebooks, but the keyboard w...
0%
technobuffalo.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
It was a frightening scene for Microsoft. At an important Surface event last year, there was an overwhelming display of Apple gadgets at its own event. It was like a bad dream, a harsh reality that was on full display. And for a moment, it looked as thoug...
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engadget.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
With the Surface Pro 4, Microsoft's surprising hybrid tablet journey finally makes sense. It's as if Microsoft was laser-focused on fixing the issues we had with the Surface Pro 3. We liked that device quite a bit, but its Type Cover was endlessly frustra...
Good Works well as both a tablet and a laptop, New Type Cover and Surface Pen are massive improvements, Still pretty thin and light for the equivalent of an ultraportable...
Bad Mediocre battery life, Type Cover is an additional $130...
Bottom line The Surface Pro 4 builds on the best parts of the Surface Pro 3, and it finally delivers a solid typing experience with the revamped Type Cover (which is unfortunately sold separately). It's the ideal hybrid tablet in practically every way -- it's as lig...
86%
gizmodo.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
Nobody knows what to make of the Microsoft Surface. Its neat looking, but kind of awkward. Great at certain things and oddly tantalizing, but whos it really for? Ack, fuck it. This latest hybrid iteration, the Surface Pro 4, is a refinement of sorts and...
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wired.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 arrives three years to the day after the launch of the original Surface. Grinding through four major models in three years isn't exactly something to crow about, but give Redmond points for tenacity. Has it finally gotten the W...
Good Dazzling screen and powerful audio make this an impressive platform for video content. Plenty of power packed into a subtwo pound chassis...
Bad Some performance and utility hiccups. Floppy keyboard remains underwhelming...
70%
pcworld.com_techhive.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has satisfied one expectation: It's taken the proven success of the Surface Pro 3 and gone even further, offering a substantial performance boost and other improvements.Now comes the harder part. The tablet ecosystem has dramat...
Good New Intel Skylake processor dramatically increases performance, Redesigned Type Cover more closely approximates laptop keyboard, New Surface Dock is now semi-portable...
Bad Battery life is slightly lower than Surface Pro 3, New Surface Pen tends to slide off tablet, The "curse of the missing cursor" still rears its head occasionally...
Bottom line The combination of an Intel Skylake chip, a new Type Cover keyboard and faster SSD speed help push the Surface Pro 4 into a higher echelon of performance...
80%
mashable.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
The original Microsoft Surface Pro was supposed to be the flagship PC for the touch-centric world of Windows 8 . It was, in the company's own words, “the tablet that can replace your laptop.” And last year, after two respectable tries, it finally delivere...
Good Impressively light and slim, Full-size USB 3.0 port connects plenty of gear, New Type Cover is best Surface keyboard by far...
Bad Still not a real keyboard, Buggy, So-so battery life...
Bottom line The Surface Pro 4 benefits greatly from a kick-ass new keyboard cover and the streamlined experience of Windows 10, but it's got some bugs, too...
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arstechnica.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
Since the first Surface RT released in 2012, Microsoft's ambition has been to build a tablet that can replace your laptop. This was always a dangerous way to position the systems, because it drew comparisons with real laptops. Microsoft didn't even shy aw...
Good Bigger, better screen, Fine keyboard and a touchpad you'll actually enjoy using, Wide range of configuration options...
Bad It's very short on USB ports, With all the options it gets very expensive, and you can't freely mix and match the options, We still don't know when the biometric authentication will work...
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slashgear.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
It's probably fair to describe the Surface Pro 4 as an evolutionary update over its predecessor. That's not to say the improvements, collectively, aren't impressive: more of the same, or similar, is no bad thing when you're talking about a tablet that in...
Bottom line NOW READ: Surface Book ReviewThe OEMs might not like it, but Microsoft is probably responsible for the best Windows hardware out there today. Considered design, attention to detail, and an eagerness to look beyond off-the-shelf components add up to a tabl...
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theverge.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
It's refinement timeFor three years, Microsoft has been trying to convince us that a tablet can replace our laptops. Throughout three major design iterations, that's been the driving message behind the Surface. Last year's Surface Pro 3 represented the be...
Good Fast performance, Lightweight and portable design, Improved typing experience...
Bad Awkward on a lap, Pricey, Windows 10 is still buggy...
Bottom line More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
80%
anandtech.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
It is almost hard to believe that only a few short years ago, Microsoft had no hand in the PC systems or tablet markets. Though the company has been into hardware for some time, producing peripherals since the earliest days and gaming consoles since the t...
Bottom line Going into the Microsoft Devices event earlier this month, there were a lot of questions on my mind in how Microsoft was going to move forward with Surface Pro. There is no doubt that Surface Pro 3 has been a big success for the company after several year...
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windowscentral.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
A litany of modest improvements come together to make a computer that's more than the sum of its parts.Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 (read our full review) will go down as the watershed moment for the company's efforts to refocus on consumer hardware. It was...
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Laptopmag.com
Updated:
2017-08-19 04:51:25
While there are still a lot of traditional notebooks that Microsoft's tablet/laptop hybrid hasn't yet killed, the Surface Pro 3 changed the landscape of mobile computing. Now, the likes of HP , Lenovo , Dell and even Apple are chasing Microsoft's coattail...
Good Best Type Cover yet, Bright Pixel Sense display, More sensitive stylus with eraser, Speedy SSD and 6th-gen Intel CPU...
Bad Below-average battery life, Pricey (especially for Core i7 models), Glitchy rear camera...
Bottom line While it might not look new on the outside, the Surface Pro 4 features a faster CPU, bright high-res screen and improved Type Cover but with much less battery life...
60%
mobiletechreview.com
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2017-08-19 04:51:25
The Core i5-6300U dual core 2.4 GHz CPU is at the heart of the Surface Pro 4 lineup, with 2 pre-built versions offered: 4 gigs of RAM with a 128 gig SSD and 8 gigs of RAM with a 256 gig SSD. You can mix and match RAM and SSD capacities if you purchase dir...
Good Bigger, higher resolution display than previous model, runs much cooler and quieter. Still one of the best 2-in-1s on the market among tablet-centric designs...
Bad Too small for some, not your device if you primarily want a laptop's ergonomics. Limited ports, keyboard costs extra...
Bottom line I've been something of a Surface Pro person since the original model, and I really came to appreciate the line with the launch of the bigger screen Surface Pro 3. It was by no means perfect--it could get hot and noisy when pushed (and sometimes noisy even...
80%
techaeris.com
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2017-09-16 03:49:46
If there's one thing Microsoft is good at other than coming out with game systems and Windows OS, it's the Surface family. Every year the company comes out with the next generation of the Surface Pro series and there's a bit of change to it on the inside...
Good Great Battery Life, Accessory options, Display, Speakers...
Bad Price, Same design as Surface Pro 4, Pen not included, Missing USB Type-C port...
Bottom line Microsoft has stepped their game up with the Surface series giving it some great specs under the hood, but the design has generally been the same with the Surface Pro 3/4. If you already have the Surface Pro 4 with the higher end specs, then there's no po...
88%
techaeris.com
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2017-09-23 06:56:16
It's been a while since we've last reviewed a wood cover from Toast. It wasn't until they announced that they were making one for the Microsoft Surface Pro that I just had to get my hands on the skin to see how it looks on my Surface Pro. Our Toast revie...
Good Nice design, Easy installation...
Bad Price can be a bit steep...
Bottom line Anytime I put a skin on my phone, I tend to take it off one to two months later and go back to a case. This time, I don't plan on taking off this cover even if it's on my Surface Pro. It makes the tablet look really cool. If you can afford one, I definite...
94%
soundonsound.com
Updated:
2017-09-27 04:09:57
Both Apple's and Microsoft's flagship tablet devices are large, powerful and elegant. But which is best for musicians?Last year both Apple and Microsoft introduced new products representing each company's vision for tablet computing. For Apple, it was the...
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gottabemobile.com
Updated:
2018-01-29 04:14:54
Are you looking for some iPad alternatives that run Windows ? Here's a list of the five best options ranging in price from around $100 to over $2500.When Apple introduced the iPad back in 2010, it wasn't the first tablet to hit the market because plenty o...
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postperspective.com
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2018-03-31 07:59:19
Not long ago, I was asked if I wanted to check out Blackmagic's DaVinci Resolve 12.5 on a Microsoft Surface Pro 4. I was dubious, and wondered, “Do they really think I can edit, color correct, and deliver footage on a tablet?”I was incredulous. I really...
Bottom line In the end, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (my version goes for around $1,600) is an exceptional tablet. I love it. In addition to running Resolve 12.5. I also installed the Adobe Suite of tools and did some editing in Premiere, effects in After Effects, tra...
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mbreviews.com
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2018-03-31 07:59:19
PageSo, for the usual, entertainment use, tablets are definitely a better choice, especially for those who have to travel a lot, but, for productivity and specialized work, a laptop and even better, a desktop computer, has always been preferred, mai...
Good Premium Design, Great Display, Touchscreen Works Great, The Surface Pen, Great Performance and Configurability...
Bad Low Battery Life, The Type Cover Is Not Included, Windows 10 Is Still A Bit Unstable...
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topnewreview.com
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2018-04-05 12:23:37
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (left) and Surface Pro 4It's more expensive than its predecessor, but Microsoft has pretty much gone to town when it comes to improvements and upgrades. Although this is the entry-level price, you can spend up to a whopping f...
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topnewreview.com
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2018-04-06 09:50:35
MICROSOFT HAS DITCHED THE MODEL NUMBERS WITH ITS 2017 SURFACE PRO BUT HAS IT ACTUALLY CHANGED MUCH OF THE UNDERLYING DEVICE?[JOEL BURGESS]THE SURFACE PRO has been endowed with a full motherboard redesign, a larger battery, an updated Intel CPU and...
Good The Core i7-7660U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Samsung SSD configuration we tested performed almost as well as the latest iPad Pro on GeekBench 4, with respective scores of 9,296 and 9,290. Against Windows-based machines, this top-end Pro does particularly well, too...
Bad Minimal redesign leaves out USB-C and Thunderbolt options. The Surface Pen stylus is no longer included by default, and new keyboard covers are more expensive than ever. Still not great for lap use, The Microsoft team has highlighted the fact that it's fo...
Bottom line Microsoft's flagship Surface Pro gets an extremely conservative update, but better battery life keeps it the gold standard of Windows hybrid PCs — for now.9 Total ScoreMICROSOFT SURFACE PRO (2017) ReviewMicrosoft's flagship Surface Pro gets an extremely c...
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zdnet.com
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2018-08-11 09:17:27
For many people, the tablet era began in 2010 with the launch of the original 9.7-inch iPad. But tablet devices have a much longer history than that. For example, I recall seeing Bill Gates show off the first prototype Windows tablet at Comdex in Las Vega...
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onmsft.com
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2019-12-08 14:28:27
The issue is so important to the market that Microsoft made a video demonstrating how the Surface Pro 3 works well in these sorts of postures (the Surface Pro 4 is identical in this respect):In my experience, the video is actually fairly accurate. I've de...
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pcmag.com
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2020-08-18 15:53:47
The Microsoft Surface line of tablets has been fairly divisive; for every evangelist there are plenty of skeptics who doubt the device can truly replace a laptop. Microsoft is forging on with the fourth iteration regardless, building the Surface Pro 4 ($1...
Good Sharp, vibrant touch display, Full-friction, adjustable kickstand, Improved Surface Pen and Type Cover from the previous iteration, Strong battery life in testing...
Bad Pricey, Type Cover sold separately, Still only one USB port...
Bottom line The Surface Pro 4 is the best version of Microsoft's tablet yet, with a stellar display, snappy performance, and more than 10 hours of battery life. With Windows 10, the Surface Pen, and optional Type Cover, it can replace your laptop...
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