* I would like to first note that have put this review under the seller experience; however, that option is not available, since the "seller" is Microsoft/Amazon. I have purchased more than 15 Surface devices and have yet to use any warranties. These are very solid devices (5-star).

Screen freezes and flickers! Makes it impossible to use during the fault.

Microsoft's dream of merging the laptop with the tablet is realising bit by bit. The Surface Pro is a device that screams confidently that the dream has already come true. Should we pay heed though

A touchscreen display par excellence; Crisp audio; Magical accessories that complete the Surface Pro

Lukewarm performance; Cumbersome to handle at times; Those magical accessories are expensive

When the original Microsoft Surface ( Review ) and Surface Pro were launched over five years ago, the entire world took notice. Both devices drew attention not only for their style, but also because their existence meant that Microsoft was willing to compete with its own partners in the consumer...

I chose the Surface Pro because I needed a completely silent computer. Nothing else on Earth would've persuaded me to pay this much money for this very average spec, which isn't even a laptop as you have to buy all the expensive extras to turn it into one!

A funny thing happened as we were evaluating the latest iteration of Microsoft's , a now iconic that the company describes as " " despite its tablet-first design. A rumor emerged suggesting would phase out its Surface line within the next couple of years.

There was no shortage of question marks when Microsoft announced plans to launch its own line of Surface PCs, but credit where it's due, in the space of five years, Surface has become a benchmark for others in the industry.

Truly versatile form factor; Laptop performance in a tablet; Choice of excellent accessories; Incredibly quiet; if not silent; Delightful 3:2 display; Good battery life

Premium price tag; Surface Pen no longer included; Lacks USB Type-C

I really like the feel of the Surface Pro.

There's one word you will rarely hear from Microsoft when it talks about the new Surface Pro: "tablet". Yes, if you take off the Type Cover (or just don't buy it), the Surface Pro looks and feels very much like a tablet. But Microsoft doesn't want you to think of it like that.

Microsoft's Surface Pro is the best 2-in-1 you can buy.

Excellent notebook performance in a tablet format; Significantly improved battery life; Outstanding build quality; Type Cover offers a quieter experience; Surface Pen is more precise and faster

Connectivity is minimal and lacks USB Type-C; Signature Type Cover and Surface Pen are costly add-ons