Remember a few months ago when Microsoft announced the Surface tablets? The Windows RT version and the Windows 8 versions seemed to be the answer to everyone’s problems.
The RT came out and people complained about installing non store based apps, Microsofts answer was “buy the Pro version”, which is going to be a few months time and cost a whole load more money. Well after a good few months it’s available in the UK.
Talking of money the 128GB version will cost £799.99 and the 64GB version £719.99. Plus you’ll need to buy a keyboard cover as well. Which aren’t the cheapest keyboards I’ve ever seen. You can get here on the Microsoft Store.
Spec wise the Surface Pro is pretty good, as long as you don’t compare it to a similarly priced laptop.
- CPU Chip: 3rd generation Intel Core i5 Processor with Intel HD Graphics 4000
- System memory 4GB RAM–Dual Channel Memory
- OS Windows 8 Pro
- Storage 64 GB (approximately 29 GB available for user content)
- 128 GB (approximately 89 GB available for user content)
- System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage.
- DISPLAY Screen: 10.6″ ClearType HD Display Resolution: 1920×1080
- Touch: 10-point multi-touch
- Full-size USB 3.0
- microSDXC card reader
- MiniDisplay port
- Dimensions: 274.5 x 173 x 13.5 mm Weight: 916 g
- Casing: VaporMg • Colour: Dark Titanium
- CAMERAS Two 720p HD cameras, front and rear-facing
Although it seems crazy for the money, the Surface Pro does appeal to some people. I know a few guys who will buy this now for use at “work”. How about you lot, are you rushing over to the Microsoft site now?
if I could twist my bosses arm I would happiy have this smoth bit of kit
Got mine from the US a few weeks ago and love it does everything I want it to worth every penny.
I’ve seen one of these and while I didn’t think it was terrible, at the same time I couldn’t really figure out why anyone would want one, especially at the price it is. I really don’t understand why a slimline laptop wouldn’t be better in almost every way. Care to enlighten?
I suppose pricing is inline with the ‘Ultrabook’ spec machines, eg. Dell XPS 12, Lenovo Yoga, Asus Zenbook Prime, etc.
I would like one for work and have managed to talk the bosses out of ipads. The only problem is that the surface doesn’t have and data (3g/4g) capabilities which is handy when your CRM is web based and files are stored in the cloud!