If you can do without the LTE service and are looking to save some cash, the Editors' Choice Dell Inspiron 13 7000 (7378) is a sound alternative. If you really want to slash prices, the Acer Switch 3 is an excellent, affordable detachable 2-in-1.

Speedy 4G LTE service from major wireless carriers; SIM and eSIM card support; Sleek, portable design; Top-notch display; Well-designed kickstand and keyboard

Type Cover and Pen sold separately; Not as many configuration options as the non-LTE version

Editors' note: This is a hands-on review of the new LTE-enabled version of the Surface Pro ( $652.00 at Amazon.com ) . A more in-depth look at the current-gen Surface Pro hardware is in our full review .

The best-in-class Surface Pro keeps all its best features; and adds an LTE antenna for always on internet connectivity

Only two consumer configurations are available with LTE; the excellent keyboard cover and Surface Pen are still sold separately

Editor's Note: This review was updated on April 13, 2018 per Microsoft adding on-screen support for the Surface Dial. The kickstand now opens to 165 degrees, transforming the Surface Pro into a low-profile drawing surface that mimics the Surface Studio.

Microsoft's Surface Pro fails to solve any problem for any user.

Excellent build quality; Display is extremely bright

Only one USB port; Type Cover is terrible and overpriced; Heavy and thick for a tablet; Below-average endurance; Runs slightly warm; Poor value

Microsoft's attempt to combine a tablet and an Ultrabook has been a success in almost every respect when it comes to the Surface Pro. The significantly improved processing power which is effectively identical to that of an Ultrabook, comes at the expense of a few significant disadvantages though.

Very good tablet performance; High contrast and bright display; Multi-touch + pen entry; Very good case quality; Integrated display support (kickstand; USB 3.0 + DisplayPort; Magnetic power connection; Power supply with USB port; High performance; input pen included; x86 version of Windows 8 for...

Available storage capacity (64GB version; Cooling fan is clearly audible when utilized; Heavy weight; Low camera resolution; Moderate battery life; More storage capacity; lower system noise; lighter weight and longer battery life

It seemed so long ago that I first laid my eyes on the Microsoft Surface, the company's first branded laptop that aims to showcase what Windows can do for mobile computing. It was something different, revolutionary even, from the design aesthetics to the practical use of the cover cum keyboard.

The Surface PRO on a fundamental hardware level is fairly sound. It meets the needs of your average user, but may not appeal to people who need a high-performance machine. If you do casual website editing, blogging, small bursts of gaming, or browsing the internet, you should be OK.

HD Display; Stylus; Windows Legacy Support; Audio and Video Codex

4 Hour Battery Life; 23.4 GB Free to Use on a 64 GB model; Blackberry Z10 Speaker Quality Is Better; Using the Virtual Keyboard in Desktop Situations Is Terrible

The Microsoft Surface Pro isn't just novel, though that certainly is part of its appeal along with the sexy design and high quality look and feel. It's a landmark marriage of computing power and portability.

Classy and good looking; great build and materials; fast; clean Windows 8 Pro install; comes with digital pen; 1080p display; wildly portable for a Core i5 machine

A little heavy for a tablet, a bit small for a laptop; but a valiant attempt at marrying the two. Battery life passable but not laudable

At that price, there are plenty of other options, from premium touch-screen ultrabooks to hybrid devices with rigid, removable keyboards, to convertibles with screens that twist or rotate. With all these emerging form factors, consumers have much to consider.

Gorgeous 1080p screen; Premium design; Runs most Windows apps; Comes with a stylus

So-so battery life; Windows OS and restore partition eat up much of the onboard storage; Single USB port

Microsoft met some resistance with its first Surface tablet, but that isn't stopping the company from making a second attempt, this time with a full copy of Windows 8. Where the Surface RT left would-be tableteers confused with its partial app support, the Surface Pro is Windows on far more familiar...