The portability and comfort of the tablet with the functionality of a full-fledged laptop. I bought a Surface 3 several years ago and now... I can't go back. I love these things too much. It comes with me everywhere. If you're wondering why buy a Surface which is twice the price of a laptop, here's why:
1. If you read a lot of pdfs or e-books there is no comparison.
Using the pen on pdfs, the ability to jot down notes in word or pictorial form, the ability to create links to other information that can later be clicked on: Unmatched anywhere else
Turn it sideways and it's a full sheet of paper for writing and notetaking
Turn it sideways to read Comic Books! OMG!
I'll be honest, I'm a gamer and this is my gaming buddy. I pull up ESO maps and One Note allows me to mark up the maps I find online to check off what I've accomplished, rearranged, plan, it's incredible
2. Versatility
I watch a lot of movies and tv on my advice. It's comfortable, easy to hold, just the right size screen, phenomenal graphics and good sound
As previously stated, I read on my device
I am a student. I Word Process. A LOT
I am an Excel nut. I spreadsheet like a crazy person. I attach a mouse and organize my life.
I spend a ton of time using video conferencing on this thing
3. Physical Perfection (OK so it is not as light as your tablet but for what it can do, totally worth the extra weight which isn't that much)
Just the right size screen which is totally touch and pen friendly
Good battery life and easy and fast to charge. Not so happy about the way the charger connects with the longer part of the charger pointing down which makes it super easy to accidentally dislodge the magnet (CON 1)
In my opinion, this is the perfect electronic for my lifestyle
So, what's wrong with it?
Only one USB port and no place to insert extra storage or portable storage without using your only USB port
No MICRO SD Card slot
The Charger connection is A. Not universal and B. Stupidly located. You'd think Microsoft would have figured out by now that if you use a laptop ON your lap it'll get disconnected due to poor location
BUY THE KEYBOARD! If you want a tablet, buy a tablet, If you want a computer you need a keyboard why doesn't it just come with one?
Bottom line is this. If you need something versatile and not specialized, this is your computer. It's worth the money. If you're looking for something to run a specialized program or a gaming computer, this is probably not your computer. It's not the most powerful device on the market but it is by FAR the most versatile. I could not recommend a better device for students. Buy a protective case, throw it in your backpack, purse, tote, car, suitcase, whatever let it become a part of you, you won't regret it. It is my travel buddy carrying my movies, books and work with me wherever I need to go.
| Standing screen display size | 12.3 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 2736x1824 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1280 x 800 Pixels |
| Processor | 8032 |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR |
| Hard Drive | 256 GB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel Iris Plus |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 1 GB |
| Wireless Type | Infrared |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 8 Hours |
