Specifications Intel i5-7300U 2.6GHz Dual Core (7th Gen) CPU/Processor 8GB Memory/RAM 256GB SSD Storage space 12.3" Display with 2736 x 1824 Resolution Integrated Webcam Windows 10 Professional Installed 1 x USB 3.0 Combination Headphone/Microphone port WiFi + LTE/4G Sim compatible Keyboard (type cover included) NO PENConditionGrade B: Average cosmetic condition: the item has some signs of wear and tear. Item may have multiple minor scratches, scuffing, marks, deep scratches, dint, blemishes, minor cracks, USB port frame damaged or minor dents on laptop external surfaces (i.e. cover/ lid and keyboards and other areas of its design). It is fully tested and functional so that the condition will not impact its functionality and performance. Screen display may have some light scratches or/and white spots. Battery’s health may have somewhere between 50% and 70% of designed capacity. (Batteries are tested for its battery wear level and to hold charge.
Specifications Intel i5-7300U 2.6GHz Dual Core (7th Gen) CPU/Processor 8GB Memory/RAM 256GB SSD Storage space 12.3" Display with 2736 x 1824 Resolution Integrated Webcam Windows 10 Professional Installed 1 x USB 3.0 Combination Headphone/Microphone port WiFi + LTE/4G Sim compatible Keyboard (type cover included) NO PENConditionGrade B: Average cosmetic condition: the item has some signs of wear and tear. Item may have multiple minor scratches, scuffing, marks, deep scratches, dint, blemishes, minor cracks, USB port frame damaged or minor dents on laptop external surfaces (i.e. cover/ lid and keyboards and other areas of its design). It is fully tested and functional so that the condition will not impact its functionality and performance. Screen display may have some light scratches or/and white spots. Battery’s health may have somewhere between 50% and 70% of designed capacity. (Batteries are tested for its battery wear level and to hold charge.
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 LTE 4G | Intel i5-7300U | Win 10 | 8GB | 256GB | B Grade
Specifications Intel i5-7300U 2.6GHz Dual Core (7th Gen) CPU/Processor 8GB Memory/RAM 256GB SSD Storage space 12.3" Display with 2736 x 1824 Resolution Integrated Webcam Windows 10 Professional Installed 1 x USB 3.0 Combination Headphone/Microphone port WiFi + LTE/4G Sim compatible Keyboard (type cover included) NO PENConditionGrade B: Average cosmetic condition: the item has some signs of wear and tear. Item may have multiple minor scratches, scuffing, marks, deep scratches, dint, blemishes, minor cracks, USB port frame damaged or minor dents on laptop external surfaces (i.e. cover/ lid and keyboards and other areas of its design). It is fully tested and functional so that the condition will not impact its functionality and performance. Screen display may have some light scratches or/and white spots. Battery’s health may have somewhere between 50% and 70% of designed capacity. (Batteries are tested for its battery wear level and to hold charge.
Specifications Intel i5-7300U 2.6GHz Dual Core (7th Gen) CPU/Processor 8GB Memory/RAM 256GB SSD Storage space 12.3" Display with 2736 x 1824 Resolution Integrated Webcam Windows 10 Professional Installed 1 x USB 3.0 Combination Headphone/Microphone port WiFi + LTE/4G Sim compatible Keyboard (type cover included) NO PENConditionGrade B: Average cosmetic condition: the item has some signs of wear and tear. Item may have multiple minor scratches, scuffing, marks, deep scratches, dint, blemishes, minor cracks, USB port frame damaged or minor dents on laptop external surfaces (i.e. cover/ lid and keyboards and other areas of its design). It is fully tested and functional so that the condition will not impact its functionality and performance. Screen display may have some light scratches or/and white spots. Battery’s health may have somewhere between 50% and 70% of designed capacity. (Batteries are tested for its battery wear level and to hold charge.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (Silver) 12.3" Touch Screen Intel Core i5 7th Generation 7300U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Windows 11 Notebook Tablet PC with Keyboard (
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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Tablet PC, 12.3" Touchscreen (2736 X 1824) Tablet, Intel Core i5-7300U 2.6GHz-3.5GHz, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, No Keyboard, Ca
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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Tablet PC, Core i5-7300U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, USB 3.0, DisplayPort, 12.3" (2736x1824) Touchscreen Laptop, Windows 11 Pro (Rene
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Tablet + Keyboard = Laptop Poor battery life it is a power HOG even when using power saver you will need to take your charger with you.. VERY bulky with and without the keyboard. Pen easily lost if attached although it it nice to be able to attach the pen where you charge the device it is not recommend to use as a way to keep up with the pen. The unit dose not have a pen sensor to alarm you that the pen is not attached.. Nice screen I must say the clarity is very impressive that lack of a quality camera defeats the purpose of picture taking. If you intend on using it for streaming video it will be great. It is very bulky with and without the keyboard with is also the case with it being in or out of a case. This is not a unit you would want to sport in your purse as ... MoreTablet + Keyboard = Laptop Poor battery life it is a power HOG even when using power saver you will need to take your charger with you.. VERY bulky with and without the keyboard. Pen easily lost if attached although it it nice to be able to attach the pen where you charge the device it is not recommend to use as a way to keep up with the pen. The unit dose not have a pen sensor to alarm you that the pen is not attached.. Nice screen I must say the clarity is very impressive that lack of a quality camera defeats the purpose of picture taking. If you intend on using it for streaming video it will be great. It is very bulky with and without the keyboard with is also the case with it being in or out of a case. This is not a unit you would want to sport in your purse as it is very bulky and heavy. I would recommend this unit for students and as an alternative to a laptop. It would be nice if it had sim card capabilities but maybe there is a work around.
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I absolutely love it. This i5 tablet has replaced my i7 samsung laptop because of how easy it is to carry around and use with the pen/stylus. I can use AutoDesk Sketchbook to draw and paint almost like real paper. It takes some getting used to running around in Adobe Master Suite and coding for the web is a little bit difficult with the keyboard, but they are small sacrifices for all of the pro's that come with it. It is so easy to work on the go, hook up my power inverter in my car to the tablet and tether with my mobile hotspot on my samsung galaxy s3. It's a mobile office everywhere I go.The battery doesn't last very long and gets pretty hot. The charger is a little bit difficult to get plugged in at times. Also, when watching Netflix/Hulu the max volume ... MoreI absolutely love it. This i5 tablet has replaced my i7 samsung laptop because of how easy it is to carry around and use with the pen/stylus. I can use AutoDesk Sketchbook to draw and paint almost like real paper. It takes some getting used to running around in Adobe Master Suite and coding for the web is a little bit difficult with the keyboard, but they are small sacrifices for all of the pro's that come with it. It is so easy to work on the go, hook up my power inverter in my car to the tablet and tether with my mobile hotspot on my samsung galaxy s3. It's a mobile office everywhere I go.The battery doesn't last very long and gets pretty hot. The charger is a little bit difficult to get plugged in at times. Also, when watching Netflix/Hulu the max volume doesn't seem to be loud enough to hear over certain ambient noises in the house. Music is fine though. Might just be the Apps.It is also really hard to get the stylus to calibrate correctly, you have to adjust yourself to how far off the stylus is and take that into account when you are working on precision based draw/sketch projects. However the handwriting recognition on the tablet input keyboard is amazing.The app store is fairly limited right now, but I am sure that will change with time.
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The design and specs looks good base on that it has i5 cpu, ssd hard drive, and 4gb ram. But because it's a refurnished or used product. Does not work too well. Have to return in 1 day for some issue (1) The magnet power adapter and keyboard have issues. It's a good design but not reliable, when it's worn out, even it's connected to the tablet, it doesn't charge and same to the keyboard not connected well. (2) The windows 10 system crashed during system update. Tried the system recover but not work. I have experience to deal with Windows installation and recover but can't handle that Surface tablet, it seems something different that can't install like desktop or laptop version. The ISO firmware download from Microsoft only have Windows 8 iso recovery image available ... MoreThe design and specs looks good base on that it has i5 cpu, ssd hard drive, and 4gb ram. But because it's a refurnished or used product. Does not work too well. Have to return in 1 day for some issue (1) The magnet power adapter and keyboard have issues. It's a good design but not reliable, when it's worn out, even it's connected to the tablet, it doesn't charge and same to the keyboard not connected well. (2) The windows 10 system crashed during system update. Tried the system recover but not work. I have experience to deal with Windows installation and recover but can't handle that Surface tablet, it seems something different that can't install like desktop or laptop version. The ISO firmware download from Microsoft only have Windows 8 iso recovery image available not Windows 10. Even I want to recovery with Windows 8 it didn't allow me to do that. Eventually need to return and refund. One more issue is the weight of that tablet, I thought it's about weight as Ipad but it's much heavier (2lbs) heavy to carry. In conclusion I will not buy any Surface tablet anymore.
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (Silver) 12.3" Touch Screen Intel Core i5 7th Generation 7300U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Windows 11 Notebook Tablet PC with Keyboard (
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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Tablet PC, 12.3" Touchscreen (2736 X 1824) Tablet, Intel Core i5-7300U 2.6GHz-3.5GHz, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, No Keyboard, Ca
Delivery between 3–6 July $29
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Tablet PC, Core i5-7300U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, USB 3.0, DisplayPort, 12.3" (2736x1824) Touchscreen Laptop, Windows 11 Pro (Rene
Delivery between 3–6 July $29
Tablet + Keyboard = Laptop Poor battery life it is a power HOG even when using power saver you will need to take your charger with you.. VERY bulky with and without the keyboard. Pen easily lost if attached although it it nice to be able to attach the pen where you charge the device it is not recommend to use as a way to keep up with the pen. The unit dose not have a pen sensor to alarm you that the pen is not attached.. Nice screen I must say the clarity is very impressive that lack of a quality camera defeats the purpose of picture taking. If you intend on using it for streaming video it will be great. It is very bulky with and without the keyboard with is also the case with it being in or out of a case. This is not a unit you would want to sport in your purse as ... MoreTablet + Keyboard = Laptop Poor battery life it is a power HOG even when using power saver you will need to take your charger with you.. VERY bulky with and without the keyboard. Pen easily lost if attached although it it nice to be able to attach the pen where you charge the device it is not recommend to use as a way to keep up with the pen. The unit dose not have a pen sensor to alarm you that the pen is not attached.. Nice screen I must say the clarity is very impressive that lack of a quality camera defeats the purpose of picture taking. If you intend on using it for streaming video it will be great. It is very bulky with and without the keyboard with is also the case with it being in or out of a case. This is not a unit you would want to sport in your purse as it is very bulky and heavy. I would recommend this unit for students and as an alternative to a laptop. It would be nice if it had sim card capabilities but maybe there is a work around.
I absolutely love it. This i5 tablet has replaced my i7 samsung laptop because of how easy it is to carry around and use with the pen/stylus. I can use AutoDesk Sketchbook to draw and paint almost like real paper. It takes some getting used to running around in Adobe Master Suite and coding for the web is a little bit difficult with the keyboard, but they are small sacrifices for all of the pro's that come with it. It is so easy to work on the go, hook up my power inverter in my car to the tablet and tether with my mobile hotspot on my samsung galaxy s3. It's a mobile office everywhere I go.The battery doesn't last very long and gets pretty hot. The charger is a little bit difficult to get plugged in at times. Also, when watching Netflix/Hulu the max volume ... MoreI absolutely love it. This i5 tablet has replaced my i7 samsung laptop because of how easy it is to carry around and use with the pen/stylus. I can use AutoDesk Sketchbook to draw and paint almost like real paper. It takes some getting used to running around in Adobe Master Suite and coding for the web is a little bit difficult with the keyboard, but they are small sacrifices for all of the pro's that come with it. It is so easy to work on the go, hook up my power inverter in my car to the tablet and tether with my mobile hotspot on my samsung galaxy s3. It's a mobile office everywhere I go.The battery doesn't last very long and gets pretty hot. The charger is a little bit difficult to get plugged in at times. Also, when watching Netflix/Hulu the max volume doesn't seem to be loud enough to hear over certain ambient noises in the house. Music is fine though. Might just be the Apps.It is also really hard to get the stylus to calibrate correctly, you have to adjust yourself to how far off the stylus is and take that into account when you are working on precision based draw/sketch projects. However the handwriting recognition on the tablet input keyboard is amazing.The app store is fairly limited right now, but I am sure that will change with time.
The design and specs looks good base on that it has i5 cpu, ssd hard drive, and 4gb ram. But because it's a refurnished or used product. Does not work too well. Have to return in 1 day for some issue (1) The magnet power adapter and keyboard have issues. It's a good design but not reliable, when it's worn out, even it's connected to the tablet, it doesn't charge and same to the keyboard not connected well. (2) The windows 10 system crashed during system update. Tried the system recover but not work. I have experience to deal with Windows installation and recover but can't handle that Surface tablet, it seems something different that can't install like desktop or laptop version. The ISO firmware download from Microsoft only have Windows 8 iso recovery image available ... MoreThe design and specs looks good base on that it has i5 cpu, ssd hard drive, and 4gb ram. But because it's a refurnished or used product. Does not work too well. Have to return in 1 day for some issue (1) The magnet power adapter and keyboard have issues. It's a good design but not reliable, when it's worn out, even it's connected to the tablet, it doesn't charge and same to the keyboard not connected well. (2) The windows 10 system crashed during system update. Tried the system recover but not work. I have experience to deal with Windows installation and recover but can't handle that Surface tablet, it seems something different that can't install like desktop or laptop version. The ISO firmware download from Microsoft only have Windows 8 iso recovery image available not Windows 10. Even I want to recovery with Windows 8 it didn't allow me to do that. Eventually need to return and refund. One more issue is the weight of that tablet, I thought it's about weight as Ipad but it's much heavier (2lbs) heavy to carry. In conclusion I will not buy any Surface tablet anymore.
I've been using my SurfacePro extensively for about a month. It's an amazing machine- it compliments my iPad and the addition of Office 2013 has changed the way I work. The type cover is worth the extra $$. It's very comfortable to use for extended document creation- I prefer it to my laptop. I am not a gamer, but the i5 processor and 4 GB of RAM have been more than adequate for my work and entertainment needs.The most pleasant surprise has been how useful the included pen has been- I find my self actually writing e-mail. The software has learned my foibles and the accuracy is quite impressive. I've also gained a new appreciation for OneNote when used with the pen. And it doubles as a laser pointer in PowerPoint as well.I also appreciate the design of the ... MoreI've been using my SurfacePro extensively for about a month. It's an amazing machine- it compliments my iPad and the addition of Office 2013 has changed the way I work. The type cover is worth the extra $$. It's very comfortable to use for extended document creation- I prefer it to my laptop. I am not a gamer, but the i5 processor and 4 GB of RAM have been more than adequate for my work and entertainment needs.The most pleasant surprise has been how useful the included pen has been- I find my self actually writing e-mail. The software has learned my foibles and the accuracy is quite impressive. I've also gained a new appreciation for OneNote when used with the pen. And it doubles as a laser pointer in PowerPoint as well.I also appreciate the design of the SurfacePro. Yes, it is heavier than my iPad, but it hasn't been a problem in terms of transport or actual use. The addition of the USB port and the micro sd card slot makes the SurfacePro super functional as a work machine and entertainment device. The screen is very nice and movies look great. The sound from the unit is underwhelming, but that's why I have a good set of headphones. And the addition of the USB charging port on the power adapter is a really handy touch. Well done, Microsoft!
I bought this tablet because I was sick of carrying around my bulky laptop while traveling. I first bought the Surface RT and promptly returned it because I was looking for full PC functionality. If you mainly want a tablet and won't be writing papers, etc., then definitely go with an iPad as it is probably better value for money. I am happy with the portability and functionality as I was dreaming about finding a PC/tablet for a long time and then the Surface came out! There are some definite bugs that need to be worked out. The touch screen can be very frustrating sometimes and I often find myself needing a mouse. I also find myself refreshing the page often because it becomes unresponsive. I won't be getting rid of my laptop, but I will be using the Surface for ... MoreI bought this tablet because I was sick of carrying around my bulky laptop while traveling. I first bought the Surface RT and promptly returned it because I was looking for full PC functionality. If you mainly want a tablet and won't be writing papers, etc., then definitely go with an iPad as it is probably better value for money. I am happy with the portability and functionality as I was dreaming about finding a PC/tablet for a long time and then the Surface came out! There are some definite bugs that need to be worked out. The touch screen can be very frustrating sometimes and I often find myself needing a mouse. I also find myself refreshing the page often because it becomes unresponsive. I won't be getting rid of my laptop, but I will be using the Surface for travel mainly. I just keep crossing my fingers that Microsoft will work through the bugs and fix things through updates. I really like the stylus pen. It is very responsive and I'm very impressed with OneNote. The Pro isn't good value for money. If it came with the key board and Microsoft Office installed, then it would be. But for the price I paid I was expecting it to work flawlessly. I would recommend this to a friend, however I may suggest they wait for a Surface 2 to be released. A few more notes: the app store is really bad, the battery life isn't great, and it gets really hot, really quickly. These were all things I knew before purchasing though, so I wasn't surprised.
Even with my self-built gaming PC, my Surface Pro is my main computer now. The 3rd generation i5, 4GB DDR3 RAM, Solid state drive, and Intel HD 4000 graphics make the Surface Pro perform more like an Ultrabook than a tablet. Because there's no manufacturer (Asus, HP, Dell, etc.) there's no bloatware preinstalled (ie, antivirus trials, media playing software, etc), which is very nice. (Pegatron makes Surfaces at the moment, by the way)But compared to other tablets, it is heavier and has worse battery life, but that's the trade-off with performance. Ideal for a "work computer" with Windows 8 Pro to encrypt the hard drive and portable drives too, as well as being able to connect to corporate domains.The pen works and feels like a real pen/pencil. You can mark up ... MoreEven with my self-built gaming PC, my Surface Pro is my main computer now. The 3rd generation i5, 4GB DDR3 RAM, Solid state drive, and Intel HD 4000 graphics make the Surface Pro perform more like an Ultrabook than a tablet. Because there's no manufacturer (Asus, HP, Dell, etc.) there's no bloatware preinstalled (ie, antivirus trials, media playing software, etc), which is very nice. (Pegatron makes Surfaces at the moment, by the way)But compared to other tablets, it is heavier and has worse battery life, but that's the trade-off with performance. Ideal for a "work computer" with Windows 8 Pro to encrypt the hard drive and portable drives too, as well as being able to connect to corporate domains.The pen works and feels like a real pen/pencil. You can mark up documents, OneNote, .pdfs and more. And the "eraser" works like the real thing too. Magnetically attaches to the charging port to avoid losing a $30 stylus.Full size USB 3.0, microSDXC slot and miniDisplayPort really do make it more than any other tablet to expand memory, easily send files, or connect to a projector/monitor/TV. Get a Bluetooth mouse and type keyboard for the full laptop/desktop experience.
I am satisficed with the quality of the product - looks %26 operates fairly new. Only improvement to recommend, instead of generic Windows 10 install use model %26 serial %23 to obtain %26 reinstall default Surface software image (free from Microsoft - obtained via a web search.)
Though it takes some getting use to Windows 8 the Microsoft Surface Pro unit is a fabulous full on computer and not just Notebook. If you want a cheaper version that functions as a notebook the RT version of windows in the Surface series can be purchased or the Mircosoft Surface (1) or 2 (without the Pro as part of the model title) could be purchased as well. There are limited functions in Windows using the RT version of the MS Surface 1 or 2 (NOT PRO) similarly. A new MS PRO 3 will run you 1200-1500 but you can get a nearly new or near perfect MS PRO 2 with battery life lasting 8-9 hours per full charge. I recommend spending $36 on a PRO PEN stylus instead of depending on the track pad to move the mouse pointed about. It is great but you can write with it and the ... MoreThough it takes some getting use to Windows 8 the Microsoft Surface Pro unit is a fabulous full on computer and not just Notebook. If you want a cheaper version that functions as a notebook the RT version of windows in the Surface series can be purchased or the Mircosoft Surface (1) or 2 (without the Pro as part of the model title) could be purchased as well. There are limited functions in Windows using the RT version of the MS Surface 1 or 2 (NOT PRO) similarly. A new MS PRO 3 will run you 1200-1500 but you can get a nearly new or near perfect MS PRO 2 with battery life lasting 8-9 hours per full charge. I recommend spending $36 on a PRO PEN stylus instead of depending on the track pad to move the mouse pointed about. It is great but you can write with it and the program can translate that into typed text. Overall this is a great full on computer that can be bought for around $400-500 depending upon age and how it is bundled. Good luck.
I purchased my surface pro because I needed something more mobile and lighter than my laptop for business use. This tablet is fast and has handled as well as my laptop. The powerful Intel processor handles video quite nicely. The screen images are sharp and clear. I made my choice based on ability to be able to use Microsoft Office suite. The touch screen is quick and responsive. It generates a bit of heat when taxing the processor but not nearly as much as my laptop. No problems connecting to Wifi networks. I am really rooting for Win8 to gain acceptance because I have found it to be very stable and user friendly on the touchscreen, I also have it on a laptop and it has a few minor issues when used on a desktop system but it is not nearly as crippled as the press ... MoreI purchased my surface pro because I needed something more mobile and lighter than my laptop for business use. This tablet is fast and has handled as well as my laptop. The powerful Intel processor handles video quite nicely. The screen images are sharp and clear. I made my choice based on ability to be able to use Microsoft Office suite. The touch screen is quick and responsive. It generates a bit of heat when taxing the processor but not nearly as much as my laptop. No problems connecting to Wifi networks. I am really rooting for Win8 to gain acceptance because I have found it to be very stable and user friendly on the touchscreen, I also have it on a laptop and it has a few minor issues when used on a desktop system but it is not nearly as crippled as the press would lead you to believe.The typekey cover attaches firmly and stays firmly attached during use. It is responsive enough and nearly as good as a laptop keyboard. It is much better than the touch cover that I tried using on the sales floor but did not seem to be very good.I have only a few gripes about my Surface Pro. Battery life is just plain inadequate. 4-5 hours at best when surfing the net, a couple of hours only when streaming video. That is the payoff to get performance from the snappy processor and the ability to use full blown Office suite.The audio levels are too low to hear if the room has any ambient noise. This is supposed to be a mobile media consumption device so it needs more adequate volume to listen too in a modestly noisy environment.This tablet is heavy in comparison to computers tablets, do not expect to hold it in one hand comfortably for very long while using it.The images from the cameras are very grainy and look like what we got on low grade cell phones a few years ago.My final complaint is the cost is unnecessarily high in my opinion. I felt the value was not very good in comparison to purchasing a laptop with better specs at the same or lower price. I had no choice but to go with the surface so I could use excel and word. If Office were available for an IPad I probably would have made a different choice.Overall I love its portability and power to run full blown pc apps and software. I just wish I didn't have to pay high end laptop prices to get this in a tablet form.
I purchased a Chinese tablet the CHUWI Hi10 Pro with the add on keyboard. It had attractive specifications, the iPad laminated retina display, and OK processor with great power management, dual boot to Android, for when you need to use Android and a really nice, rugged aluminum shell. Well, there were lots of things right but there were lots of things wrong. First of all the keyboard, when closed, allowed for the track pad to rub on the tablet screen. The tablet screen was made of soda-lime glass and was easily all scratched up. The laminate also came off part of the screen. The power management of the tablet made it so that powering up from sleep took over a half of a minute. The keyboard was terrible. Well, actually it was the track pad on the keyboard but while ... MoreI purchased a Chinese tablet the CHUWI Hi10 Pro with the add on keyboard. It had attractive specifications, the iPad laminated retina display, and OK processor with great power management, dual boot to Android, for when you need to use Android and a really nice, rugged aluminum shell. Well, there were lots of things right but there were lots of things wrong. First of all the keyboard, when closed, allowed for the track pad to rub on the tablet screen. The tablet screen was made of soda-lime glass and was easily all scratched up. The laminate also came off part of the screen. The power management of the tablet made it so that powering up from sleep took over a half of a minute. The keyboard was terrible. Well, actually it was the track pad on the keyboard but while typing and even if you didn't touch the track pad, the mouse cursor would jump to other portions of the screen and typing would continue in some random location. There were more issues and I know this is supposed to be a review of the Surface Pro 2 but I just wanted to say that I purchased it to replace the CHEWI tablet. There's really only a couple of thing that I don't necessarily like about it (the thickness and the aspect ratio of the screen) but it really is a joy to use when I compare it to the thing I replaced. If you're thinking of a Chinese knock-off, think twice, a used Surface Pro 2 is a much better choice. The power management isn't that bad, either (Microsoft went through a period of pain but finally fixed it).
