Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" [8PU-00042]
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 available at PB Tech Do it all with the Intel Evo platform The first Surface Pro built on the Intel Evo platform, Surface Pro 8 is designed to light up the best of Windows 11. Expect more from your computer Surface Pro 8 combines the power of a laptop with the flexibility of a tablet, and every angle in between, with the iconic Kickstand and larger 13" touchscreen. Our most advanced display in a Pro Immerse yourself in the high-res 13" PixelSense Flow touch display, with up to 120Hz refresh rate for a smoother, more responsive pen and touch experience. Mark up, edit, or create at any angle The industry-leading Kickstand adjusts nearly 180 degrees effortlessly - it's like magic. Thunderbolt 4 ports for the ultimate desktop Create your ultimate productivity setup with multiple 4K monitors, always have large creative files on hand with an external hard drive, or create a dream gaming setup with an external GPU. Easily access your news, entertainment, and more Windows 11 comes with Widgets and enhanced browser performance from Microsoft Edge - a perfect combo for performance and personalisation. Focus on the big ideas, not your battery life Stay connected to what matters all day with up to 16 hours of battery life1 and Fast Charging to go from low battery to full faster. Playtime. Anytime Play the latest games with graphics that rival reality. Play with players on console. Play with the peripherals that you love. When it comes to playing your way, Windows 11 makes it happen. Connections are more important than ever Stay connected with HD cameras, Studio Mics, optimised speakers for crystal-clear sound, and all the ports you need like USB-C and Thunderbolt 4. Look your best Built-in 5.0MP 1080p front-facing camera - automatically adjusts to lighting conditions and to more accurately reflect natural skin tones. Seriously good sound Dual front-facing speakers with Dolby Atmos deliver immersive sound for your favourite films or games.2,3 Dual far-field Studio Mics ensure crystal-clear video calls. Do more than one thing at a time Nothing's holding you back with two USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 ports, WiFi 6 for ultra-fast bandwidth, and a dedicated charging port - so you never have to stop what you're doing to recharge. Designed to do more Meticulously engineered by Microsoft, Surface delivers the best of Windows. Add a Microsoft 365 subscription and the possibilities become endless. Windows 11 brings you closer to what you love Family, friends, passions, music, creations - Windows 11 is the one place for it all. With a fresh new feel and tools that make it easier to be efficient, it has what you need for whatever's next. Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard Next-level versatility comes in the perfect, premium Keyboard, with large glass trackpad, luxurious, Alcantara material covering, and secure storage and charging for Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2.4 Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 Write, sketch, navigate, and recharge with the same feeling you get with pen on paper,6 with exceptional accuracy and a new storable design. * Surface Arc Mouse Designed to conform to your hand and connects via Bluetooth. Choose from rich colours to complement your style. * Surface Dock 2 All the next-gen ports you need, including USB-C . Plug in monitors, accessories, and more, plus charge your device, with Surface Connect cable. * *Some accessories and software sold separately. Surface Slim Pen 2 sold separately. Surface Pro Signature Keyboard and Surface Pro Keyboard are sold separately. Only Surface Pro Signature Keyboard has Surface Slim Pen 2 storage and charging capabilities. 1. Battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details. 2. Requires Dolby Vision encoded content and video. 3. Requires Dolby Atmos encoded content and audio. 4. Pen storage and charging available on select Keyboards. 5. Requires Microsoft 365 subscription, sold separately. 6. Tactile signals with Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 can be experienced on some applications on Surface Pro 8 running Windows 11. Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 sold separately. 7. Windows Defender version 4.12 & 4.18 scored 100% detection for protection against 0-day malware attacks, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing) by AV-Test, July and August, 2019. 8. OneDrive PC folder backup feature must be enabled by user and files must be saved in Desktop, Pictures, or Document folders available on Windows PC's only. Dimensions 287 mm x 208 m
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 available at PB Tech Do it all with the Intel Evo platform The first Surface Pro built on the Intel Evo platform, Surface Pro 8 is designed to light up the best of Windows 11. Expect more from your computer Surface Pro 8 combines the power of a laptop with the flexibility of a tablet, and every angle in between, with the iconic Kickstand and larger 13" touchscreen. Our most advanced display in a Pro Immerse yourself in the high-res 13" PixelSense Flow touch display, with up to 120Hz refresh rate for a smoother, more responsive pen and touch experience. Mark up, edit, or create at any angle The industry-leading Kickstand adjusts nearly 180 degrees effortlessly - it's like magic. Thunderbolt 4 ports for the ultimate desktop Create your ultimate productivity setup with multiple 4K monitors, always have large creative files on hand with an external hard drive, or create a dream gaming setup with an external GPU. Easily access your news, entertainment, and more Windows 11 comes with Widgets and enhanced browser performance from Microsoft Edge - a perfect combo for performance and personalisation. Focus on the big ideas, not your battery life Stay connected to what matters all day with up to 16 hours of battery life1 and Fast Charging to go from low battery to full faster. Playtime. Anytime Play the latest games with graphics that rival reality. Play with players on console. Play with the peripherals that you love. When it comes to playing your way, Windows 11 makes it happen. Connections are more important than ever Stay connected with HD cameras, Studio Mics, optimised speakers for crystal-clear sound, and all the ports you need like USB-C and Thunderbolt 4. Look your best Built-in 5.0MP 1080p front-facing camera - automatically adjusts to lighting conditions and to more accurately reflect natural skin tones. Seriously good sound Dual front-facing speakers with Dolby Atmos deliver immersive sound for your favourite films or games.2,3 Dual far-field Studio Mics ensure crystal-clear video calls. Do more than one thing at a time Nothing's holding you back with two USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 ports, WiFi 6 for ultra-fast bandwidth, and a dedicated charging port - so you never have to stop what you're doing to recharge. Designed to do more Meticulously engineered by Microsoft, Surface delivers the best of Windows. Add a Microsoft 365 subscription and the possibilities become endless. Windows 11 brings you closer to what you love Family, friends, passions, music, creations - Windows 11 is the one place for it all. With a fresh new feel and tools that make it easier to be efficient, it has what you need for whatever's next. Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard Next-level versatility comes in the perfect, premium Keyboard, with large glass trackpad, luxurious, Alcantara material covering, and secure storage and charging for Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2.4 Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 Write, sketch, navigate, and recharge with the same feeling you get with pen on paper,6 with exceptional accuracy and a new storable design. * Surface Arc Mouse Designed to conform to your hand and connects via Bluetooth. Choose from rich colours to complement your style. * Surface Dock 2 All the next-gen ports you need, including USB-C . Plug in monitors, accessories, and more, plus charge your device, with Surface Connect cable. * *Some accessories and software sold separately. Surface Slim Pen 2 sold separately. Surface Pro Signature Keyboard and Surface Pro Keyboard are sold separately. Only Surface Pro Signature Keyboard has Surface Slim Pen 2 storage and charging capabilities. 1. Battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details. 2. Requires Dolby Vision encoded content and video. 3. Requires Dolby Atmos encoded content and audio. 4. Pen storage and charging available on select Keyboards. 5. Requires Microsoft 365 subscription, sold separately. 6. Tactile signals with Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 can be experienced on some applications on Surface Pro 8 running Windows 11. Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 sold separately. 7. Windows Defender version 4.12 & 4.18 scored 100% detection for protection against 0-day malware attacks, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing) by AV-Test, July and August, 2019. 8. OneDrive PC folder backup feature must be enabled by user and files must be saved in Desktop, Pictures, or Document folders available on Windows PC's only. Dimensions 287 mm x 208 m
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 available at PB Tech Do it all with the Intel Evo platform The first Surface Pro built on the Intel Evo platform, Surface Pro 8 is designed to light up the best of Windows 11. Expect more from your computer Surface Pro 8 combines the power of a laptop with the flexibility of a tablet, and every angle in between, with the iconic Kickstand and larger 13" touchscreen. Our most advanced display in a Pro Immerse yourself in the high-res 13" PixelSense Flow touch display, with up to 120Hz refresh rate for a smoother, more responsive pen and touch experience. Mark up, edit, or create at any angle The industry-leading Kickstand adjusts nearly 180 degrees effortlessly - it's like magic. Thunderbolt 4 ports for the ultimate desktop Create your ultimate productivity setup with multiple 4K monitors, always have large creative files on hand with an external hard drive, or create a dream gaming setup with an external GPU. Easily access your news, entertainment, and more Windows 11 comes with Widgets and enhanced browser performance from Microsoft Edge - a perfect combo for performance and personalisation. Focus on the big ideas, not your battery life Stay connected to what matters all day with up to 16 hours of battery life1 and Fast Charging to go from low battery to full faster. Playtime. Anytime Play the latest games with graphics that rival reality. Play with players on console. Play with the peripherals that you love. When it comes to playing your way, Windows 11 makes it happen. Connections are more important than ever Stay connected with HD cameras, Studio Mics, optimised speakers for crystal-clear sound, and all the ports you need like USB-C and Thunderbolt 4. Look your best Built-in 5.0MP 1080p front-facing camera - automatically adjusts to lighting conditions and to more accurately reflect natural skin tones. Seriously good sound Dual front-facing speakers with Dolby Atmos deliver immersive sound for your favourite films or games.2,3 Dual far-field Studio Mics ensure crystal-clear video calls. Do more than one thing at a time Nothing's holding you back with two USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 ports, WiFi 6 for ultra-fast bandwidth, and a dedicated charging port - so you never have to stop what you're doing to recharge. Designed to do more Meticulously engineered by Microsoft, Surface delivers the best of Windows. Add a Microsoft 365 subscription and the possibilities become endless. Windows 11 brings you closer to what you love Family, friends, passions, music, creations - Windows 11 is the one place for it all. With a fresh new feel and tools that make it easier to be efficient, it has what you need for whatever's next. Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard Next-level versatility comes in the perfect, premium Keyboard, with large glass trackpad, luxurious, Alcantara material covering, and secure storage and charging for Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2.4 Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 Write, sketch, navigate, and recharge with the same feeling you get with pen on paper,6 with exceptional accuracy and a new storable design. * Surface Arc Mouse Designed to conform to your hand and connects via Bluetooth. Choose from rich colours to complement your style. * Surface Dock 2 All the next-gen ports you need, including USB-C . Plug in monitors, accessories, and more, plus charge your device, with Surface Connect cable. * *Some accessories and software sold separately. Surface Slim Pen 2 sold separately. Surface Pro Signature Keyboard and Surface Pro Keyboard are sold separately. Only Surface Pro Signature Keyboard has Surface Slim Pen 2 storage and charging capabilities. 1. Battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details. 2. Requires Dolby Vision encoded content and video. 3. Requires Dolby Atmos encoded content and audio. 4. Pen storage and charging available on select Keyboards. 5. Requires Microsoft 365 subscription, sold separately. 6. Tactile signals with Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 can be experienced on some applications on Surface Pro 8 running Windows 11. Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 sold separately. 7. Windows Defender version 4.12 & 4.18 scored 100% detection for protection against 0-day malware attacks, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing) by AV-Test, July and August, 2019. 8. OneDrive PC folder backup feature must be enabled by user and files must be saved in Desktop, Pictures, or Document folders available on Windows PC's only. Dimensions 287 mm x 208 m
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 available at PB Tech Do it all with the Intel Evo platform The first Surface Pro built on the Intel Evo platform, Surface Pro 8 is designed to light up the best of Windows 11. Expect more from your computer Surface Pro 8 combines the power of a laptop with the flexibility of a tablet, and every angle in between, with the iconic Kickstand and larger 13" touchscreen. Our most advanced display in a Pro Immerse yourself in the high-res 13" PixelSense Flow touch display, with up to 120Hz refresh rate for a smoother, more responsive pen and touch experience. Mark up, edit, or create at any angle The industry-leading Kickstand adjusts nearly 180 degrees effortlessly - it's like magic. Thunderbolt 4 ports for the ultimate desktop Create your ultimate productivity setup with multiple 4K monitors, always have large creative files on hand with an external hard drive, or create a dream gaming setup with an external GPU. Easily access your news, entertainment, and more Windows 11 comes with Widgets and enhanced browser performance from Microsoft Edge - a perfect combo for performance and personalisation. Focus on the big ideas, not your battery life Stay connected to what matters all day with up to 16 hours of battery life1 and Fast Charging to go from low battery to full faster. Playtime. Anytime Play the latest games with graphics that rival reality. Play with players on console. Play with the peripherals that you love. When it comes to playing your way, Windows 11 makes it happen. Connections are more important than ever Stay connected with HD cameras, Studio Mics, optimised speakers for crystal-clear sound, and all the ports you need like USB-C and Thunderbolt 4. Look your best Built-in 5.0MP 1080p front-facing camera - automatically adjusts to lighting conditions and to more accurately reflect natural skin tones. Seriously good sound Dual front-facing speakers with Dolby Atmos deliver immersive sound for your favourite films or games.2,3 Dual far-field Studio Mics ensure crystal-clear video calls. Do more than one thing at a time Nothing's holding you back with two USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 ports, WiFi 6 for ultra-fast bandwidth, and a dedicated charging port - so you never have to stop what you're doing to recharge. Designed to do more Meticulously engineered by Microsoft, Surface delivers the best of Windows. Add a Microsoft 365 subscription and the possibilities become endless. Windows 11 brings you closer to what you love Family, friends, passions, music, creations - Windows 11 is the one place for it all. With a fresh new feel and tools that make it easier to be efficient, it has what you need for whatever's next. Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard Next-level versatility comes in the perfect, premium Keyboard, with large glass trackpad, luxurious, Alcantara material covering, and secure storage and charging for Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2.4 Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 Write, sketch, navigate, and recharge with the same feeling you get with pen on paper,6 with exceptional accuracy and a new storable design. * Surface Arc Mouse Designed to conform to your hand and connects via Bluetooth. Choose from rich colours to complement your style. * Surface Dock 2 All the next-gen ports you need, including USB-C . Plug in monitors, accessories, and more, plus charge your device, with Surface Connect cable. * *Some accessories and software sold separately. Surface Slim Pen 2 sold separately. Surface Pro Signature Keyboard and Surface Pro Keyboard are sold separately. Only Surface Pro Signature Keyboard has Surface Slim Pen 2 storage and charging capabilities. 1. Battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details. 2. Requires Dolby Vision encoded content and video. 3. Requires Dolby Atmos encoded content and audio. 4. Pen storage and charging available on select Keyboards. 5. Requires Microsoft 365 subscription, sold separately. 6. Tactile signals with Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 can be experienced on some applications on Surface Pro 8 running Windows 11. Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 sold separately. 7. Windows Defender version 4.12 & 4.18 scored 100% detection for protection against 0-day malware attacks, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing) by AV-Test, July and August, 2019. 8. OneDrive PC folder backup feature must be enabled by user and files must be saved in Desktop, Pictures, or Document folders available on Windows PC's only. Dimensions 287 mm x 208 m
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The lowest price for Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" [8PU-00042] right now is $2,299.00 at Australian Warehouses.
The all-time low was $1,699.00 on 7 Nov 2025 — today's price is 35% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 23 July 2026.
Last updated at 23/07/2026 10:57:37
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business - Windows 10 Pro Version (Connectivity: WIFI, Central Processing Unit (CPU): Intel i5, RAM: 16GB, Memory Storage:
Free delivery between 28 July – 3 Aug
originally posted on bestbuy.com
It's the basic model of the Surface Pro 7+ line, without any single upgrade or enhancement.It heats up pretty quickly, with as little as 1 hour of use. It may be my fault that I am putting more workload on it than it can take.A metal tablet stand with a fan is suggested to keep it cool.The battery life sucks. Less than two hours of internet surfing brought the battery from full charge to 25%.There is no i3 option with a 1TB SSD and 16GB RAM. RAM is ok, you will get by, however, the storage will suck being limited to 128GB. Really hate the fact that you have to pay $200 for every single upgrade or enhancement on Surface Pro lines.Thankfully there is a microSD card slot, so you can put a 1TB microSD card in it. But be warned that even the best SD cards are ... MoreIt's the basic model of the Surface Pro 7+ line, without any single upgrade or enhancement.It heats up pretty quickly, with as little as 1 hour of use. It may be my fault that I am putting more workload on it than it can take.A metal tablet stand with a fan is suggested to keep it cool.The battery life sucks. Less than two hours of internet surfing brought the battery from full charge to 25%.There is no i3 option with a 1TB SSD and 16GB RAM. RAM is ok, you will get by, however, the storage will suck being limited to 128GB. Really hate the fact that you have to pay $200 for every single upgrade or enhancement on Surface Pro lines.Thankfully there is a microSD card slot, so you can put a 1TB microSD card in it. But be warned that even the best SD cards are limited to a max 90 Mbps speed, with average real-world speeds being only 10-12 Mbps. So it definitely cannot compete with your internal SSD. You will be however able to play STEAM games installed on the SD card though, or use the SD card for storing files. Hopefully, in the future, Microsoft will start shipping Surfaces with an SDUC card slot, instead of the current SDXC standard. SDUC cards reach up to levels of 900 Mbps (ten times more than the current standard), which is almost comparable to SSDs speeds.The other alternative is to use an external SSD card, but it is kind of a hassle to lug it everywhere.I like the Surface Pro 8 better, but it is very expensive.I got this for $600 so I can't complain much. The geekbench score is twice (and sometimes thrice in random tests) compared to my previous full-sized laptop (5 years older). Not bad at all.Lucky for me, I have a desktop too so that I don't have to completely rely on the Surface for my productivity.The touch screen is not comparable to Androids by any means. Thankfully Andriod apps are coming to Windows, and hopefully, Microsoft will improve the touchscreen experience for those apps, finally.In the case of Surface Pro, the price and limitations are not justified for a PC that is trying to be a tablet but fails to be any of them. If you don't have any use for Windows OS, definitely get an Android tablet.
originally posted on bestbuy.com
We got this for two reasons - needed a family Surface to access all of our Microsoft accounts on the go (and did not want a laptop) and the bundle was discounted at BestBuy.Things we like:-8GB of RAM makes it snappy enough for everyone to use.-Additional microSD slot allows for all of our music, movies, pictures and Kindle books for each user. Super awesome with the GoPro exchange.-USB-C charging (so we travel with common charger).-Removable rSSD and will be upgraded in the future as the family uses the device more (or not if they don't)Dislikes:-So many updates from Windows.-Long boot time (compared to iPad)-Dated design-Annoying exposed silver surface in speaker port on the right side. Every time I look at the screen, I see an incomplete border and ... MoreWe got this for two reasons - needed a family Surface to access all of our Microsoft accounts on the go (and did not want a laptop) and the bundle was discounted at BestBuy.Things we like:-8GB of RAM makes it snappy enough for everyone to use.-Additional microSD slot allows for all of our music, movies, pictures and Kindle books for each user. Super awesome with the GoPro exchange.-USB-C charging (so we travel with common charger).-Removable rSSD and will be upgraded in the future as the family uses the device more (or not if they don't)Dislikes:-So many updates from Windows.-Long boot time (compared to iPad)-Dated design-Annoying exposed silver surface in speaker port on the right side. Every time I look at the screen, I see an incomplete border and just reminded that this is an aged design.-Loud click on track pad... it can be heard across the room like a snap.
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I purchased my Surface to help alleviate an issue I had when being tasked to work in the field. I needed to be able to review and work on design documents and using my phone was not going to handle the issue. I had planned on getting an Android tablet but when I looked at the value the Surface Pro 7 Plus had with the full Windows compatibly and the small and light form factor. I couldn't choose another tablet.I can remote into my work computer with ease and I have found myself using it more often to handle light tasks for myself when away from my home PC. The option for MicroSD and replaceable NVME is key here as well.It is a solid and fast PC. I had my concerns with the keyboard and they were completely unfounded.Hands down an amazing PC.
| CPU Type | Intel Core i5 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Screen Size | 13 inch |
| SSD | 256GB |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe |
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business - Windows 10 Pro Version (Connectivity: WIFI, Central Processing Unit (CPU): Intel i5, RAM: 16GB, Memory Storage:
Free delivery between 28 July – 3 Aug
It's the basic model of the Surface Pro 7+ line, without any single upgrade or enhancement.It heats up pretty quickly, with as little as 1 hour of use. It may be my fault that I am putting more workload on it than it can take.A metal tablet stand with a fan is suggested to keep it cool.The battery life sucks. Less than two hours of internet surfing brought the battery from full charge to 25%.There is no i3 option with a 1TB SSD and 16GB RAM. RAM is ok, you will get by, however, the storage will suck being limited to 128GB. Really hate the fact that you have to pay $200 for every single upgrade or enhancement on Surface Pro lines.Thankfully there is a microSD card slot, so you can put a 1TB microSD card in it. But be warned that even the best SD cards are ... MoreIt's the basic model of the Surface Pro 7+ line, without any single upgrade or enhancement.It heats up pretty quickly, with as little as 1 hour of use. It may be my fault that I am putting more workload on it than it can take.A metal tablet stand with a fan is suggested to keep it cool.The battery life sucks. Less than two hours of internet surfing brought the battery from full charge to 25%.There is no i3 option with a 1TB SSD and 16GB RAM. RAM is ok, you will get by, however, the storage will suck being limited to 128GB. Really hate the fact that you have to pay $200 for every single upgrade or enhancement on Surface Pro lines.Thankfully there is a microSD card slot, so you can put a 1TB microSD card in it. But be warned that even the best SD cards are limited to a max 90 Mbps speed, with average real-world speeds being only 10-12 Mbps. So it definitely cannot compete with your internal SSD. You will be however able to play STEAM games installed on the SD card though, or use the SD card for storing files. Hopefully, in the future, Microsoft will start shipping Surfaces with an SDUC card slot, instead of the current SDXC standard. SDUC cards reach up to levels of 900 Mbps (ten times more than the current standard), which is almost comparable to SSDs speeds.The other alternative is to use an external SSD card, but it is kind of a hassle to lug it everywhere.I like the Surface Pro 8 better, but it is very expensive.I got this for $600 so I can't complain much. The geekbench score is twice (and sometimes thrice in random tests) compared to my previous full-sized laptop (5 years older). Not bad at all.Lucky for me, I have a desktop too so that I don't have to completely rely on the Surface for my productivity.The touch screen is not comparable to Androids by any means. Thankfully Andriod apps are coming to Windows, and hopefully, Microsoft will improve the touchscreen experience for those apps, finally.In the case of Surface Pro, the price and limitations are not justified for a PC that is trying to be a tablet but fails to be any of them. If you don't have any use for Windows OS, definitely get an Android tablet.
We got this for two reasons - needed a family Surface to access all of our Microsoft accounts on the go (and did not want a laptop) and the bundle was discounted at BestBuy.Things we like:-8GB of RAM makes it snappy enough for everyone to use.-Additional microSD slot allows for all of our music, movies, pictures and Kindle books for each user. Super awesome with the GoPro exchange.-USB-C charging (so we travel with common charger).-Removable rSSD and will be upgraded in the future as the family uses the device more (or not if they don't)Dislikes:-So many updates from Windows.-Long boot time (compared to iPad)-Dated design-Annoying exposed silver surface in speaker port on the right side. Every time I look at the screen, I see an incomplete border and ... MoreWe got this for two reasons - needed a family Surface to access all of our Microsoft accounts on the go (and did not want a laptop) and the bundle was discounted at BestBuy.Things we like:-8GB of RAM makes it snappy enough for everyone to use.-Additional microSD slot allows for all of our music, movies, pictures and Kindle books for each user. Super awesome with the GoPro exchange.-USB-C charging (so we travel with common charger).-Removable rSSD and will be upgraded in the future as the family uses the device more (or not if they don't)Dislikes:-So many updates from Windows.-Long boot time (compared to iPad)-Dated design-Annoying exposed silver surface in speaker port on the right side. Every time I look at the screen, I see an incomplete border and just reminded that this is an aged design.-Loud click on track pad... it can be heard across the room like a snap.
I purchased my Surface to help alleviate an issue I had when being tasked to work in the field. I needed to be able to review and work on design documents and using my phone was not going to handle the issue. I had planned on getting an Android tablet but when I looked at the value the Surface Pro 7 Plus had with the full Windows compatibly and the small and light form factor. I couldn't choose another tablet.I can remote into my work computer with ease and I have found myself using it more often to handle light tasks for myself when away from my home PC. The option for MicroSD and replaceable NVME is key here as well.It is a solid and fast PC. I had my concerns with the keyboard and they were completely unfounded.Hands down an amazing PC.
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.
Great purchase for money spent. I bought the base Surface Pro model on sale over a month ago for $599 with the free Keyboard included. The build quality is great and industrial. No bloatware. I had a chance to activate Trend Micro for free for 90 days I believe, but I passed on it as I knew it would slow down my computer. Windows firewall is usually sufficient if you are not blind surfing on the browser. My other BIG MAIN concern was about performance, buying an I3 processor Surface Pro. But glad to report that the performance has been very satisfactory so far for every day use opening emails, browsing, using Office 365 applications, Trading View desktop app, Xbox Desktop app, Zoom, WebEx, and a couple of other desktop apps. No issues and no complaints so far. Would ... MoreGreat purchase for money spent. I bought the base Surface Pro model on sale over a month ago for $599 with the free Keyboard included. The build quality is great and industrial. No bloatware. I had a chance to activate Trend Micro for free for 90 days I believe, but I passed on it as I knew it would slow down my computer. Windows firewall is usually sufficient if you are not blind surfing on the browser. My other BIG MAIN concern was about performance, buying an I3 processor Surface Pro. But glad to report that the performance has been very satisfactory so far for every day use opening emails, browsing, using Office 365 applications, Trading View desktop app, Xbox Desktop app, Zoom, WebEx, and a couple of other desktop apps. No issues and no complaints so far. Would recommend the base model Surface Pro to anyone who is looking for a quality value purchase without overspending!
When it works, it is fantastic. The drawing experience is very snappy and responsive and most windows open up very quick and fast. The colors are also really great and the chassis feels nice to hold.However, in my experience it has been prone to bluescreening and heating up. Using a graphics program it has crashed and blue screened three times just from having around 30 layers in an art program, whereas on my surface pro 6 it would have no problem with this. Using an animation program I have not run into this problem which is strange as the animation program is much more beefier. I have also found at times when I am trying to use the pen, the computer would think a hover was a drawing gesture leading to either windows being moved that were not intended to or ... MoreWhen it works, it is fantastic. The drawing experience is very snappy and responsive and most windows open up very quick and fast. The colors are also really great and the chassis feels nice to hold.However, in my experience it has been prone to bluescreening and heating up. Using a graphics program it has crashed and blue screened three times just from having around 30 layers in an art program, whereas on my surface pro 6 it would have no problem with this. Using an animation program I have not run into this problem which is strange as the animation program is much more beefier. I have also found at times when I am trying to use the pen, the computer would think a hover was a drawing gesture leading to either windows being moved that were not intended to or drawing when no drawing was intended. I really wanted to like this device but it disappointed me and I will be returning it. I will be sticking to my surface pro 6 for a while yet.
Very thin about the thickness of a small paper notebook which is impressive considering how powerful this laptop tablet is. High quality, great packaging, but I do have 2 small complaints. The trade-off for it being so thin is the limited number of USB ports (only 1) and no HDMI forcing you to buy an expensive docking adapter. Also, the Windows 11 OS and limited hard drive space forces you to put pretty much every file on the cloud. I found it difficult to save anything locally, this laptop really tries to keep you from doing that. If you don't have a solid internet connection at all times the laptop is pretty much useless. I love it so far, but sometimes wish I had an old school laptop that kept all my files local on the HD. For the price $699 after discounts, its ... MoreVery thin about the thickness of a small paper notebook which is impressive considering how powerful this laptop tablet is. High quality, great packaging, but I do have 2 small complaints. The trade-off for it being so thin is the limited number of USB ports (only 1) and no HDMI forcing you to buy an expensive docking adapter. Also, the Windows 11 OS and limited hard drive space forces you to put pretty much every file on the cloud. I found it difficult to save anything locally, this laptop really tries to keep you from doing that. If you don't have a solid internet connection at all times the laptop is pretty much useless. I love it so far, but sometimes wish I had an old school laptop that kept all my files local on the HD. For the price $699 after discounts, its a really good deal. Buying some extra USB thumb drives for backing up files locally wouldn't be a bad idea.
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.
The computer itself is great, when it works. I purchased this in August of last year and noticed issues with the screen dimming on its' own. Thought maybe it was just the auto brightness and figured it was just supposed to be like that. Then the touch screen stopped working randomly, and I would have to shut everything down and restart the computer for it to start working again. I reached out to Microsoft regarding both issues and asked for help. We factory-reset the computer, and the problems are still present. They advised we needed to replace it through their warranty program. I work from this computer 7 days a week, so the representative promised advance replacement but that I would get a refurbished device. I explained to the rep, that a month prior my Surface ... MoreThe computer itself is great, when it works. I purchased this in August of last year and noticed issues with the screen dimming on its' own. Thought maybe it was just the auto brightness and figured it was just supposed to be like that. Then the touch screen stopped working randomly, and I would have to shut everything down and restart the computer for it to start working again. I reached out to Microsoft regarding both issues and asked for help. We factory-reset the computer, and the problems are still present. They advised we needed to replace it through their warranty program. I work from this computer 7 days a week, so the representative promised advance replacement but that I would get a refurbished device. I explained to the rep, that a month prior my Surface Pen stopped working after a few weeks of owning it. When microsoft replaced that one, they sent me a refurbished (aka severly USED) pen, that had dirt around the top which clearly showed someone has been using this for quite a while, and then the protective coating on the little button down on the pen, is scratched off indicating lots of usage. So understandably, I don't have high expectations when it comes to refurbished devices. At this point, Microsoft is denying me advanced replacement saying that my device and my account no longer qualifies, but I have not been given a reason.When I purchased this computer, I was sure I would be a microsoft customer for life because I truly enjoyed the computer and how lightweight and portable it is. However, their absolute disgrace of customer service is just unacceptable. I look forward to get this issue resolved with a NEW device and ADVANCE replacement. I should not be inconvenienced any further because Microsoft can't make devices that actually work.
I researched this quite extensively prior to buying. I wasn't sure the i3 would be enough CPU for my needs, however, it is! This i3 is nearly as fast as my desktop i7 gen 8 for web browsing and office applications. Since these are my primary uses for this surface pro computer, I am very pleased with the i3. Just make sure to attach the type cover prior to updating. I did not do this the first time (didn't read the instructions) and it took me a week to figure out why the type cover did not work. The next update fixed it. I also use OneDrive, so the small SD drive is not an issue for me. I installed ESET after researching light weight effective malware protection. Given the processor and specs of this surface pro, I didn't want the antivirus killing performance. ESET ... MoreI researched this quite extensively prior to buying. I wasn't sure the i3 would be enough CPU for my needs, however, it is! This i3 is nearly as fast as my desktop i7 gen 8 for web browsing and office applications. Since these are my primary uses for this surface pro computer, I am very pleased with the i3. Just make sure to attach the type cover prior to updating. I did not do this the first time (didn't read the instructions) and it took me a week to figure out why the type cover did not work. The next update fixed it. I also use OneDrive, so the small SD drive is not an issue for me. I installed ESET after researching light weight effective malware protection. Given the processor and specs of this surface pro, I didn't want the antivirus killing performance. ESET Internet security works great. Really, my only complaint is the battery life. Too short, but I mostly use this in places I can easily recharge, so not terrible for me. Fit, finish and quality appear top notch. Overall, a great pc with solid performance, provided your use case is consistent with the design intent. The display is easily the most noteworthy feature - absolutely beautiful colors, clarity and resolution. I would not presume to use this for gaming, heavy photo or video editing, compiling code...etc. But for typical MS Office apps, email, web browsing, and photo management (only light editing) this surface pro works great.
| CPU Type | Intel Core i5 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Screen Size | 13 inch |
| SSD | 256GB |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe |
