Antonline via eBay has
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Bundle w/ Black Surface Type Cover (282-00001) on sale for
$589.99.
Shipping is free.
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Specs- Intel 11th Generation Core i5-1135G7 Quad-core Processor
- 12.3" (2736 x 1824) 3:2, Glossy, 10-point multi-touch, IPS Display
- 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
- 128GB NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive
- Wi-Fi + BT 5.0
- Front-facing 5.0MP 1080p HD camera,
- 8MP Rear-facing camera with autofocus
- Windows 11 Home
- Ports:
- 1x USB-A
- 1x USB-C
- Headphone Jack
- MicroSD Slot
- 1.70 lbs.
- 15 Hours Battery Runtime
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I've always think of the Surface Pro as "laptops that can somewhat double as tablets"... It's usable in tablet mode, but it's nowhere as enjoyable as an iPad or a Samsung tab. In Tablet mode the only thing I'd use it for is YouTube, Netflix and maybe some calls where I don't need to type anything. It's too heavy and Windows touch mode isn't good enough to do typical tablet things (messaging, casual web browsing)
Now an iPad is just a tablet, and in my very strong opinion even with a keyboard case it's still just a tablet. Multitasking and mouse support on iPadOS (and Android) is not good enough for me to consider them usable for school and office work. But if you're only trying to find a tablet then the iPad Pro or iPad Air is the best there is... Just the M1 is enough, I don't foresee any use case where the M2 might make a difference *on iPadOS*
Apple wants you in their ecosystem, hence the separation between the iPad Pro and Macbook lines (e.g. no full Mac OS capacity for the iPad, no touchscreen or 2-in-1 capabilities for the Macbooks... ever).
They make much more money if you have an iPhone, iPad, Macbook, iMac, and of course iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV and other subscriptions from them to maximize their ecosystem.
Surfaces aren't great tablets or even great 2-in-1s (detachables are usually slower/compromised compared to similar touchscreen laptops or non-detachable convertible 2-in-1s), but they're an OK compromise especially if you need certain Windows apps on-the-go.
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edit...i had this device several years ago and found it sluggish and returned it.
The ipad pro i replaced it with is much snappier for my use.
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This is more or less a laptop. Do you want a laptop or a tablet (specifically an Apple tablet).
Value wise, this is probably better based on what you are getting, but that doesn't mean it suits your needs better than an iPad.
This is more or less a laptop. Do you want a laptop or a tablet (specifically an Apple tablet).
Value wise, this is probably better based on what you are getting, but that doesn't mean it suits your needs better than an iPad.
I've always think of the Surface Pro as "laptops that can somewhat double as tablets"... It's usable in tablet mode, but it's nowhere as enjoyable as an iPad or a Samsung tab. In Tablet mode the only thing I'd use it for is YouTube, Netflix and maybe some calls where I don't need to type anything. It's too heavy and Windows touch mode isn't good enough to do typical tablet things (messaging, casual web browsing)
Now an iPad is just a tablet, and in my very strong opinion even with a keyboard case it's still just a tablet. Multitasking and mouse support on iPadOS (and Android) is not good enough for me to consider them usable for school and office work. But if you're only trying to find a tablet then the iPad Pro or iPad Air is the best there is... Just the M1 is enough, I don't foresee any use case where the M2 might make a difference *on iPadOS*
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Apple wants you in their ecosystem, hence the separation between the iPad Pro and Macbook lines (e.g. no full Mac OS capacity for the iPad, no touchscreen or 2-in-1 capabilities for the Macbooks... ever).
They make much more money if you have an iPhone, iPad, Macbook, iMac, and of course iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV and other subscriptions from them to maximize their ecosystem.
Surfaces aren't great tablets or even great 2-in-1s (detachables are usually slower/compromised compared to similar touchscreen laptops or non-detachable convertible 2-in-1s), but they're an OK compromise especially if you need certain Windows apps on-the-go.
We bought as a tablet and occasional laptop for our daughter (wanted her to learn to type, browser-based learning games) and were I to do again I'd get an iPad + keyboard, or an iPad with a cheap laptop for occasional needs. Case options are very limited as well.
I know folks who work at Microsoft in Surface, and internally, Intel Surfaces are in keep-the-lights-on -- all the innovation is happening with the SQ Arm-based line.
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And this is where a Surface is indispensable to me. 'Can do anything a Windows laptop can while lying in bed' is a true blessing. It can also be a curse if all you ever wanna do is simple tablet things, so choose wisely based on your needs and use cases and you won't regret this purchase. That said, I'm still holding out for a SP9 deal.
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