Microsoft Surface Pro 7: 12'' 2736x1824, i7-1065G7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

klaiiii

Nov 27, 2022 1:31 PM

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klaiiiiNov 27, 2022 1:31 PM

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Top-of-the-line laptop with no thunderbolt is a joke to me.

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JimJ5737

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Quote from FasterDeals

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Yep, I was referring to the ease of balancing the device on your lap - if you plan to do any typing intensive tasks you'll want to invest in a Type Cover or a quality Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

Very true and even with the case, it's not nearly as stable as the laptop. There are costs involved with being super lightweight but don't let the stability issue scare you off, these are nice machines, with great screens, and perfect for a backpack.

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How is the seller? Beach Camera?

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Just my experience. Over the past 4 years I've been handling a lot of my lab's computer issues. We use surfaces so we can bring them around if we need. I've had 3 older surfaces where the ribbon for the screen starts to disconnect and screen stop turning on (pro 3). One battery expanded (pro 4). 2 of those replaced with refurbished pro 4's from Microsoft. Replacement for expanded battery died after 3 months and it didn't recognize the hard drive anymore. Not under warranty.

2 other pro 3's go out and we expect a new person. Get 3 surface pro 6's. One still running fine, one died a month out of warranty, one didn't recognize the hard drive out of the box.

Haven't had any issues with the surface pro 8's I got last year but YMMV.

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air_towel

Nov 27, 2022 4:08 PM

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We have a SP7+. We wanted something with Windows that could double for kids travel tablet duty. It's very pretty but the [perceived, admittedly] durability and lack of case options is limiting. Were I to do it again I'd just get an iPad and a cheap Windows laptop.

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Nov 27, 2022 4:17 PM

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curious2Nov 27, 2022 4:17 PM

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This machine is beautiful and I wanted to love it. Be VERY careful about the thermals if buying this. I had TWO of them that the inside battery pack expanded and separated the screen from the case, basically destroying the machines and making them unrepairable. Believe it was due to some installed software that made the machines run super hot at times with background activity (high CPU). I wouldn't own another of this model because I feel this is a critical design flaw, and also a safety hazard. Lithium batteries have been known to catch fire or explode when overheated like this. It's a shame, because this is a very nice machine in other ways.

academicwebmaster

Nov 27, 2022 4:35 PM

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This is a proper Windows laptop in the form factor of a large tablet. The big deal about Surface Pro devices is that they weigh about 800 grams only. I'm on the third one now (have had the 4, the 5 and the 7). I don't think there is a substitute if you travel a ton. All first class airport lounges are full of them. I'd rate them about 3.5 star, yet I keep buying them as there is nothing that comes close in the Windows world. You are NOT limited to the MS store. You can install any software on them that's written for Windows.

the Surface Pro 7 is Gen 10 Intel (as opposed to the latest Surface Pro 9, which is Gen 12). That's why it's so "cheap". "Cheap" is of course relative. Surface laptops (the latest ones) always start at about this price, but for an incredibly underpowered configuration that is virtually not usable. Something speced like this costs $2,0000 when new. (MS took a page out of Apple's abusive playbook sadly). So this is a good deal on a top-speced device that came out three years ago, if you can live with that.

I couldn't agree more. Had this model for almost 3 years, but i5 8/128GB and love it despite the low RAM and storage. This would be my only regret, although got a 400GB SD card to get by. I've use both Windows and Apple computers and this machine still continues to perform remarkably well. Worth the investment.

HappyDome8591

Nov 27, 2022 4:47 PM

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Quote from tsuperwanker

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It's both a limited laptop and an overpowered tablet. It's a jack of all trade, masters none

Exactly. I don't know why people are singing praises for on the road work when this is clearly not a laptop. The tablet is held up by the stand in the back and not by a hinge, so it may or may not stay in place on your lap [youtube.com].

I would trade off thinness for proper productivity everytime. Get something like a Latitude 7390 2 in 1 (refurb) or Pavilion x360 (new) which will not give you back cramps and arm sores if you use it for more than half an hour.

02nz

Nov 27, 2022 4:49 PM

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Nice tablet ... from 3 years ago. A Ryzen 5 56XXU - found on many laptops half this price - offers nearly double the performance [cpubenchmark.net].

Ponder

Nov 27, 2022 5:05 PM

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[QUOTE=HappyDome8591;159690184]Exactly. I don't know why people are singing praises for on the road work when this is clearly not a laptop. The tablet is held up by the stand in the back and not by a hinge, so it may or may not stay in place on your lap [youtube.com].
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Like all Pc's it really depends on the user needs. Most just check email/communicate and load on to company systems. So it is mainly about the ultra low weight.(under two pounds) I can see artist ,who are tied to Windows, liking them.

On the other hand.

They tend to have poor thermals and frequently cook themselves. They aren't dramatically lighter if you carry tons of accessories to make it act like a notebook. They don't feel as durable as a good notebook.

In the end they tend to be a combination artist/executive who wants the lowest weight. Occasionally maybe tech support. Overall I tend to prefer different devices, but can understand why some like them. I rather have a good notebook or a nicer tablet.

crashnburn

Nov 27, 2022 7:55 PM

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Quote from 11A

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This is a proper Windows laptop in the form factor of a large tablet. The big deal about Surface Pro devices is that they weigh about 800 grams only. I'm on the third one now (have had the 4, the 5 and the 7). I don't think there is a substitute if you travel a ton. All first class airport lounges are full of them. I'd rate them about 3.5 star, yet I keep buying them as there is nothing that comes close in the Windows world. You are NOT limited to the MS store. You can install any software on them that's written for Windows.

the Surface Pro 7 is Gen 10 Intel (as opposed to the latest Surface Pro 9, which is Gen 12). That's why it's so "cheap". "Cheap" is of course relative. Surface laptops (the latest ones) always start at about this price, but for an incredibly underpowered configuration that is virtually not usable. Something speced like this costs $2,0000 when new. (MS took a page out of Apple's abusive playbook sadly). So this is a good deal on a top-speced device that came out three years ago, if you can live with that.

Can you please clarify & elaborate on that ?

so is this one the i5 or i7 equivalent?

BBigJ

Nov 27, 2022 9:14 PM

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BBigJNov 27, 2022 9:14 PM

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I'm on my second Surface and starting to keep an eye out for my 3rd. My original use was just a travel device and my desktop(s) did all the heavy work. I definitely called it a "jack of all trades master of none." Then the pandemic happened and it suddenly turned into my everyday device. It performed very well, with enough power when I needed it (even some heavy calculations) and the pen/touch flexibility to use for notes, whiteboard, drawing, etc. The tablet functionality was particularly important when I lost access to the office printer and was suddenly forced to go paperless (I'm not going back!)

The reliability issues I've had come from compromises MS made with the hybrid design that did not hold up well with everyday use. The good news is that failures in things like the keyboard attachment are easily addressed with a replacement keyboard (luckily they had a spare in the IT office).

The Surface I'm typing on now still has some life in it, although the battery is starting to degrade. Seeing how old this model is, I don't see a compelling reason to bite.

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happy_fellow

Nov 27, 2022 9:50 PM

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happy_fellowNov 27, 2022 9:50 PM

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It shows $899 instead of $879.99 now. Did they increase the price?

Jackieannie

Nov 27, 2022 9:59 PM

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JackieannieNov 27, 2022 9:59 PM

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I worked at a school and used many laptops with the kids over the years. We had one Surface. It was babied, unlike the other laptops, which took a lot of abuse. We hadn't used it in a while, and I needed a laptop, so I got it out & charged it. I couldn't get it to turn on. Googling a solution showed it wasn't an uncommon problem.

AX13095

Nov 28, 2022 3:11 AM

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AX13095Nov 28, 2022 3:11 AM

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Got lucked out, i was able to snatch an open box item from FB Marketplace. Same specs with Fingerprint keyboard and MS Surface sleeve for $800! I agree with the previous comments if you travel and need a windows laptop this is gr8. I have owned macbook airs for travel purposes and Galaxy Book which was also under 3lbs. This thing tho is a beauty.

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