Microsoft V8Q-00001 Surface Pro 7+ Tablet, 12.3" Core i5 11th Gen, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10, Black

Surface devices have always struck me as overpriced and lagging behind in tech features versus other Windows 2-in-1s, not to mention Android or iOS tablets. I would never have considered this device were it not deeply discounted. I even tried using a Surface Go at one point, and the Pentium chip in it was a huge let-down. This one has been an entirely different experience. The 11th gen i3 has not skipped a beat. Everything is smooth and snappy. I have a big heavy gaming laptop for games and work, but I'm now convinced that this could be my everyday workhorse. Just plug in a USB-C hub at your desk and you're good to go. You could even do a little casual gaming here - despite some confusion in the product info, this does have the new Iris Xe graphics (confirmed in ... MoreSurface devices have always struck me as overpriced and lagging behind in tech features versus other Windows 2-in-1s, not to mention Android or iOS tablets. I would never have considered this device were it not deeply discounted. I even tried using a Surface Go at one point, and the Pentium chip in it was a huge let-down. This one has been an entirely different experience. The 11th gen i3 has not skipped a beat. Everything is smooth and snappy. I have a big heavy gaming laptop for games and work, but I'm now convinced that this could be my everyday workhorse. Just plug in a USB-C hub at your desk and you're good to go. You could even do a little casual gaming here - despite some confusion in the product info, this does have the new Iris Xe graphics (confirmed in Device Manager), not the useless old Intel HD stuff. The display is crisp and bright. It may not be 120 Hz or OLED, but you won't feel like you're missing much once you start using it. This version also has a replaceable SSD in case you find yourself running low on space. The Surface Pen (not included but can be found affordably as open-box or refurb) is also a top-notch writing experience. The iPad has definitely caught up in recent years software-wise, but the Surface pen just feels so much better touching and moving across the screen, and the eraser tip on the other end is a nice touch. OneNote is still king for free note-taking apps.I always enjoyed Windows 10 well enough, and I'll miss the live tiles, but 11 really does bring a lot of nice little changes for touch-based use. The new widgets are probably more useful than the live tiles anyway. You'll probably find everything you need comes with Windows or is available in the Windows Store at this point, but if not, Windows 11 now supports Android apps, so once the Amazon app store is fully populated you'll have options there in case something you love on your phone isn't available for Windows. You also get the full flexibility of installing whatever you need from the massive amount of Windows software out there. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even install the Google Play store.I hate to say it, but I think Microsoft has me convinced, and I might stick around for awhile. Between the integration with Android phones, the built-in Android app support, Windows Ink, Microsoft 365, and all the flexibility and legacy of Windows software, I finally feel like I have an alternative to being locked in to Apple where I'm not missing out, both for personal and professional use. If, like me, you grew up using Microsoft software, but were drawn away as they fell behind Apple and Google in the mobile-first era, I think you'll find enough to love here to come back and give them another shot.

I needed a replacement for an older Windows tablet and was glad to find the MS Surface Pro 7+ bundle 8gb RAM 128GB SSD at a great price. I use it primarily for music reading with Mobile Sheets software and a general computing when traveling. It is lightweight and easy to pack. It works well with my Bluetooth accessories and was easy to set up on the networks I use. The 12.3 inch screen is perfect size for reading music scores, yet it is still compact enough to be easily carried. I haven't done a full test of battery life, but I think it will be short of the 15 hours I have seen advertised, it used less than half of it's capacity during a recent 5 hour session. The bundle came with the keyboard/cover and charger. Pen is NOT included, but the pen from my old system ... MoreI needed a replacement for an older Windows tablet and was glad to find the MS Surface Pro 7+ bundle 8gb RAM 128GB SSD at a great price. I use it primarily for music reading with Mobile Sheets software and a general computing when traveling. It is lightweight and easy to pack. It works well with my Bluetooth accessories and was easy to set up on the networks I use. The 12.3 inch screen is perfect size for reading music scores, yet it is still compact enough to be easily carried. I haven't done a full test of battery life, but I think it will be short of the 15 hours I have seen advertised, it used less than half of it's capacity during a recent 5 hour session. The bundle came with the keyboard/cover and charger. Pen is NOT included, but the pen from my old system works fine, so it appears to be easy to find a compatible pen. It's not the most powerful device on the market, but is a good balance between power and price for general usage. Shipment was prompt and the seller communications were excellent.

This is the second Pro 7 I have brought, as a backup. The size of the screen is 12 inches which makes it perfect to carry around and use any any application including all Office apps. The settings can quickly be changed and changing the screen to low brightness, increases the battery life. Using the touch screen makes the Surface Pro a dream to use. I have used touch screen Windows Tablets for nearly 20 years and the Surface Pro has an excellent touch screen. I carry the laptop during work for periods upto six hours and find it versatile and not to heavy to carry,