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Surface Pro 9 Tablet (Refurb): 13" 2880x1920 120Hz Touch, i7-1255U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Expired

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BuyDig via eBay has Microsoft Surface Pro 9 2-in-1 Tablet/Laptop (Certified Refurbished) on sale for $871. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Available Colors:Certified Refurbished:
  • Pristine, like-new condition
  • Works like new, meets the manufacturer's specifications
  • Two-year warranty serviced by Allstate (more details)
  • Comes in new, generic packaging with original or new accessories (if applicable)
Specs:
  • Intel Core i7-1255U, 10C (2P + 8E) / 12T, P-core 1.7 / 4.7Ghz, E-core 1.2 / 3.5Ghz Processor
  • 13" QHD+ (2880x1920) 3:2, 120Hz, 450-nits, 100% sRGB, Dolby Vision IQ support, Gorilla Glass 5, PixelSense Flow Touchscreen Display
  • 16GB LPDDR5x RAM Memory
  • 256GB Solid State Drive Storage
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96 EUs) (1.25GHz)
  • Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2x2 MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Front-facing camera w/ 1080p HD video w/ Windows Hello face authentication
  • 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera w/ 1080p HD & 4K video
  • Dual 2.0W stereo speakers w/ Dolby Atmos
  • Dual far-field Studio Mics
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB Type C (w/ USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4)
    • 1x Surface Connect port
    • 1x Surface Keyboard port
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • 47.7 Whr Battery
  • 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37" (1.9 lbs)
Warranty: 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate (more details)
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$871.99 Certified Refurbished sold by buydig via eBay

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SPECS:
  • 13" QHD+ (2880x1920) 3:2, 120Hz, 450-nits, 100% sRGB, Dolby Vision IQ support17, Gorilla Glass 5, PixelSense Flow Touchscreen Display
  • Intel Core i7-1255U 1.70 GHz 10-core (2P+8E) Processor, Intel Evo Platform
  • 16GB LPDDR5x RAM
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96 EUs)
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) + 5.1
  • Windows Hello face authentication camera
  • Front-facing camera w/ 1080p HD video
  • 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera w/ 1080p HD & 4K video
  • Dual 2.0W stereo speakersw/ Dolby Atmos
  • Dual far-field Studio Mics
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • 47.7 Wh
  • 1.9 lbs. / 879 g
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB Type C (w/ USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4)
    • 1x Surface Connect port
    • 1x Surface Keyboard port



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This exact configuration on best buy NEW is 1049.99 and open box from 911. So this isnt too bad of a price. Its a hard sell though at any price. These surfaces need keyboards that are often sold separately. The form factor is the selling point but realize it is not enjoyable in your lap while in your lap or tummy in bed. In bed, your most creative ideas happen. Writing a novel, doing excel spreadsheets for financing etc, opening up an etsy store, light programming, messing around with AI when bored. Take all this into consideration. I had a 7+ pro for a few weeks before deciding to return it at best buy.

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04-17-2024 at 05:11 AM.
04-17-2024 at 05:11 AM.
Do these still have SD card slots? SD cards are super cheap anymore and I've found they are great way to add slow, non-critical storage to my old tablet (it only had a 128gb SSD). It's great for dumping some videos/music for travel.
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04-17-2024 at 05:38 AM.
04-17-2024 at 05:38 AM.
Quote from Elon69 :
It is terrible with the bad x86 emulation support and was not until 2024 that chrome released the browser officially. It was bad.

I will try ARM based surface X when the new Snapdragon X chip is released and pray x86 emulation is better. Not betting on more software vendors going to full Windows ARM route yet
Even if it's 99% there, many big corporates don't even upgrade to even the next x86 Windows version for 4-5 years. That's how long they think it takes for the new Windows to become fully reliable. Most still run Windows 10. I doubt they will jump to Windows on ARM anytime soon.
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04-17-2024 at 05:55 AM.
04-17-2024 at 05:55 AM.
Quote from 11A :
Even if it's 99% there, many big corporates don't even upgrade to even the next x86 Windows version for 4-5 years. That's how long they think it takes for the new Windows to become fully reliable. Most still run Windows 10. I doubt they will jump to Windows on ARM anytime soon.
I agree, Win7 -> Win 10 -> Win 11 migration sucks ass and is a pain to validate all of the apps.

There will be handful of executives running ARM64 Windows because they have lighter workload and don't need all of the apps the worker bees need to run the company.

ARM Windows will take forever to materialize simply because there are just too many apps to convert to native ARM.


I do really like ARM SP X because of the built-in cellular feature but I am tethering or using my dedicated hot spots so often that I don't really need the SP X anymore because I do want more than one device to get on the hotspot and not rely on public wifi
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04-17-2024 at 05:56 AM.
04-17-2024 at 05:56 AM.
Quote from ZeeDuck :
Do these still have SD card slots? SD cards are super cheap anymore and I've found they are great way to add slow, non-critical storage to my old tablet (it only had a 128gb SSD). It's great for dumping some videos/music for travel.

I got a Surface Go 2 10" for like $100. it's cheap enough and it's relatively new and usb-c connection. Surface 7 is 250+. Surface 3-4 can be had for cheaper though.


just ebay them
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04-17-2024 at 08:43 AM.
04-17-2024 at 08:43 AM.
bogus info I had a surface pro 3 until it died of ssd failure, and there is no option to fix anything on these. however, it was better than any apple or android tablet I ever used by far. The kickstand was revolutionary, and it works on beds too. just use an external bt keyboard and save money. those type kb are often portable but not quite as nice as a type cover or equivalent. lenovo make a type cover that became a bt keyboard after taking it off the tablet, now that's pretty sweet.

if there weren't right of repair complaints, I'd have another surface pro right now
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04-17-2024 at 09:30 AM.
04-17-2024 at 09:30 AM.
Quote from moctezumax :
Crap. 3-4 hours with MS office and one note use.
Not sure what you're doing but 3-4 hours feels like an exaggeration. I won't disagree though that the battery life was completely underwhelming. I got 5 hours but that was 75% brightness and heavy load of Chrome tabs (100+) with a ton of Youtube watching, and other basic apps running in the background.

I returned mine primarily for the battery life reasons but also the fact that Intel hasn't been able to put together a capable enough engine for years (until apparently the Core Ultra range and beyond).
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04-17-2024 at 09:32 AM.
04-17-2024 at 09:32 AM.
Quote from jedinat :
This thing, with a keyboard included for $1200 might be worth looking at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P0G-JLeZD4

(review just happened to be posted today)
The minisforum is an amd surface alternative to consider along with the Dell, huawei, chuwi, fujitsu, hp, and Lenovo pc tablets for those that don't want to deal with Microsoft quality (look up "white spots surface") or service.

That said, it's kinda absurd for that review to call it a "gaming" tablet with no nvidia gpu...

The ONLY pc tablet that'll crush benchmarks because it has a nvidia is:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6l30dUO1yh0

https://rog.asus.com/us/laptops/r...23-series/

Which has been on sale for around the same price on Amazon earlier.
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04-17-2024 at 09:41 AM.
04-17-2024 at 09:41 AM.
Quote from Elon69 :
I agree, Win7 -> Win 10 -> Win 11 migration sucks ass and is a pain to validate all of the apps.

There will be handful of executives running ARM64 Windows because they have lighter workload and don't need all of the apps the worker bees need to run the company.

ARM Windows will take forever to materialize simply because there are just too many apps to convert to native ARM.


I do really like ARM SP X because of the built-in cellular feature but I am tethering or using my dedicated hot spots so often that I don't really need the SP X anymore because I do want more than one device to get on the hotspot and not rely on public wifi
Don't forget poor drivers support, too, in win X.

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/d...n-1-laptop
And others have internal lte options

Or a cell phone plan with unlimited tethering
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04-17-2024 at 09:45 AM.
04-17-2024 at 09:45 AM.
Quote from Elon69 :
I got a Surface Go 2 10" for like $100. it's cheap enough and it's relatively new and usb-c connection. Surface 7 is 250+. Surface 3-4 can be had for cheaper though.


just ebay them
Although if it's only for watching movies

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asu...259.0.html

Better for the oled display.
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04-17-2024 at 09:57 AM.
04-17-2024 at 09:57 AM.
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What do you think you need 32GB of memory for in a tablet? Blow my mind here...

I'll give you the SSD though; for such a premium device, that's limited in on the go expansion options, it really should be coming with 512GB-1TB considering how cheap solid state storage is currently.
Seriously! Not saying you shouldn't attempt to "future proof" your primary PC - you should ideally have all the RAM you think you'll need in a couple of years. But IMO 32gig on what is an everyday personal use device is bonkers.

Which is to say - you have the option to pay for it if you really need it. But to suggest 16gig is measly for average daily consumer usage is just laughable.
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04-17-2024 at 10:07 AM.
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Not sure what you're doing but 3-4 hours feels like an exaggeration. I won't disagree though that the battery life was completely underwhelming. I got 5 hours but that was 75% brightness and heavy load of Chrome tabs (100+) with a ton of Youtube watching, and other basic apps running in the background.

I returned mine primarily for the battery life reasons but also the fact that Intel hasn't been able to put together a capable enough engine for years (until apparently the Core Ultra range and beyond).

It's not an exaggeration at all. 2 hours of straight note taking on One Note, killed it one day. From 100 to zero. 100+ Chrome tabs? That sounds like an exaggeration.
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04-17-2024 at 03:10 PM.
04-17-2024 at 03:10 PM.
Yes true.

I also have some other Dell 2-in-1 that I got cheap for random use.

https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/del...290-2-in-1

I got one of these for like $90 on ebay and comes with keyboard. I like it because it's super bright with 500+ nits.

USB-c ports were a must so I can charge it with the same cables I have on my desk.

All great little portable "Windows" options when I want to use a Wintel.

I really should get rid of some devices...



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Don't forget poor drivers support, too, in win X.

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/d...n-1-laptop
And others have internal lte options

Or a cell phone plan with unlimited tethering
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Although if it's only for watching movies

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asu...259.0.html

Better for the oled display.
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04-17-2024 at 04:11 PM.
04-17-2024 at 04:11 PM.
Quote from Elon69 :
I got a Surface Go 2 10" for like $100. it's cheap enough and it's relatively new and usb-c connection. Surface 7 is 250+. Surface 3-4 can be had for cheaper though.


just ebay them
But does this have an SD card slot?
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jasongw
04-17-2024 at 05:00 PM.
04-17-2024 at 05:00 PM.
Quote from HQ15 :
This exact configuration on best buy NEW is 1049.99 and open box from 911. So this isnt too bad of a price. Its a hard sell though at any price. These surfaces need keyboards that are often sold separately. The form factor is the selling point but realize it is not enjoyable in your lap while in your lap or tummy in bed. In bed, your most creative ideas happen. Writing a novel, doing excel spreadsheets for financing etc, opening up an etsy store, light programming, messing around with AI when bored. Take all this into consideration. I had a 7+ pro for a few weeks before deciding to return it at best buy.

I've had multiple surface pros going all the way back to the 10.4" original. Never had a single problem with them on my lap, including while riding the bus to campus in college.
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04-17-2024 at 05:02 PM.
04-17-2024 at 05:02 PM.
Quote from fewlio :
bogus info I had a surface pro 3 until it died of ssd failure, and there is no option to fix anything on these. however, it was better than any apple or android tablet I ever used by far. The kickstand was revolutionary, and it works on beds too. just use an external bt keyboard and save money. those type kb are often portable but not quite as nice as a type cover or equivalent. lenovo make a type cover that became a bt keyboard after taking it off the tablet, now that's pretty sweet.

if there weren't right of repair complaints, I'd have another surface pro right now

The 7+ and later, you can swap out the SSD. Beginning with the 10, you can replace nearly everything.
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