Hello, dear reader! In this post, I will tell you about the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, my new and best purchase. I really love it! 

What is the Surface Pro 4?

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s a tablet with a keyboard. You can see pictures on my Twitter (X). It features an Intel Core i7 6650U, 16GB of DDR3 RAM, and 256GB NVMe storage. The 

12″, 4K touchscreen has very good quality; it’s an IPS display that looks like retina. Yes, it’s a fully functional computer in your small backpack, with a weight of only 1.1kg (with the keyboard). Pretty awesome, isn’t it?

Why did I buy it?

Before this, I had a MacBook Pro 15 from 2017. You can read my post about it. You might think everything was good, and I liked it; I even called it the best laptop. So, what went wrong?

Firstly, it was too heavy and big for me. I didn’t need or like the big 15″ screen at all. I couldn’t carry it with me anywhere easily. It was not nice at all. I wanted to take it outside, to a cafe or a park, but I couldn’t. Even carrying it a little bit made my hands hurt a lot.

Secondly, it got too hot. Even simple tasks made it very hot, and it was uncomfortable to use it on my lap, etc.

Thirdly, there were software issues. Over time, macOS became a bit laggy for some reason. There were problems with the touch bar; it stopped working normally. Some clicks were ignored, among other iss

ues. And I wasn’t the only one who noticed this problem.

Why did I choose the Surface?

There are a few reasons.

Firstly, it’s something different and completely new for me. It’s post-PC! I always wanted to try a post-PC device. A tablet PC sounded really nice and interesting. I was afraid to try it and end up with something bad, but I took the plunge and didn’t regret it. It’s really awesome and very convenient.

Secondly, being a tablet, it’s small and lightweight. I can carry it everywhere in my very small backpack and not feel any strain on my back. It’s very portable.

Thirdly, it’s powerful for a tablet. It can handle all my tasks and works great. It also has an amazing screen and an awesome keyboard. I can type on it very quickly and easily. I called the MacBook keyboard the best one, but this one is even better! (Although the new MacBooks with non-butterfly keyboards are the same!).

Fourthly, it has a very nice design. It looks really awesome, and the materials are neat. The tablet is made from aluminum, and the keyboard is made from alcantara—a unique choice of material. However, the lighter versions might get dirty quickly, so be careful with them! It also has a stand behind it, which is really useful. You can see it on .

How do I use it?

I use it for tasks like messaging, email, entertainment, and so on. I watch videos on it, chat using Matrix and Telegram, post tweets on Twitter, write this blog, and many other things! I haven’t tested demanding tasks like video editing (just for testing) or gaming yet. It’s powerful enough for gaming, and I will surely test it later and tweet about the results, most likely.

Microsoft doesn’t sell devices, Microsoft sells a lifestyle

What? Why?..

Of course, this can vary for everyone, but that’s how it was for me. After getting the Surface, I always want to go out, travel, and use it outside. For instance, recently I spent some time outside, sitting in the park and chatting with my friend, and later I wrote half of this post. It’s so small and gives me the feeling of “oh, I should take it outside!” and so on. It’s really nice. Just like Apple, Microsoft sells a lifestyle! (For example, their Apple Watch might make you more active, even though they are quite expensive. I might consider getting a Series 3 later, but I’m not sure; I’ll think about it).

It’s important to remember that this is how it happened for me. It depends on the individual. I used to be someone who would spend all my time at home, and the Surface changed that. However, for you or someone else, it might not change anything.

Conclusion

The Surface tablet is the best laptop. Really, it is. It’s an awesome tablet, easy to carry anywhere, powerful, with an awesome screen. It can be an awesome device for travelers—much more convenient than laptops. It has a useful touchscreen and more!

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Written by Alina Lunaris for the n9io blog.
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