It's been a week with the new Pro - Microsoft's part-tablet/part-laptop hybrid machine - and I already find myself looking longingly at the . It's not that the isn't a good and capable machine (it is), it's just that, well, the Laptop is much better for my needs - and, I'm sure, the needs of most...

Surface Pro (2017) vs Surface Pro 4

We explain what's new in the 2017 Surface Pro and how it compares to the Surface Pro 4

Microsoft Surface Pro (2017)

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

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...

This Is the Best Surface Ever Made, But It's Still No Laptop

The guts of a laptop packed into a tablet.

This is the best hybrid you can buy

It is still not a laptop