Microsoft - Surface Pro 9 - 13" Touch-Screen - Intel Evo Platform Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only (Latest Model) - Sapphire

Careful on this one...MS has, as usual, placed ridiculously high prices on the Memory and SSD, which are really the only choices you have other than LTG5. It's a GREAT little machine, light, fast, & capable of anything I need. It's my 2nd since I inadvertently dropped my SP 4 off a table top (still useful though). The i7 EVO is super fast, and should leave nobody wanting. Just make sure you have an idea of how you're going to use it, and get your RAM requirements fulfilled up-front, 'cause you can't upgrade RAM on this baby. BUT, you CAN upgrade the SSD and save several hundred dollars...That you'll be able to spend on the Signature Pro Keyboard & Slim Pen 2...See my other review about THAT! <G>

I recently purchased the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 and have been thoroughly impressed with its performance. The sleek design and vibrant display make it a pleasure to use, whether for work or entertainment. The processing power is exceptional, allowing for seamless multitasking and smooth handling of demanding applications. The inclusion of versatile ports, coupled with the detachable keyboard and responsive stylus, enhances its functionality and adaptability. The battery life has proven to be reliable, providing extended usage without frequent recharging. The build quality is top-notch, reflecting Microsoft's commitment to craftsmanship. Overall, the Surface Pro 9 has exceeded my expectations, delivering a premium computing experience. I highly recommend it to anyone in search of a powerful, portable, and versatile device.

I had a hard time picking out a new laptop--I've been using a Surface Book 2 for the past 5 years, and I have a bit of a unique use-case, I used it for video & photo editing, I use it for sheet music, and I really need pen support as I'm currently in seminary and am taking languages that require a lot of writing out by hand. I needed something that I could take with me, was light and portable, but also had a decent amount of power behind it. I've been pleasantly surprised with the Surface Pro 9 so far. I've been able to adjust my workflow so that I only have to do light video editing on this device, and it handles it like a champ, additionally, its been able to eat my graphic design software alive, and the pen support is even better with the Surface Slim Pen (that haptic feedback has changed my life). Additionally, the Surface Pro 9 is far more portable that my Surface Book ever was, and I'm really enjoying the tablet form-factor, especially when I use this for writing or for sheet music. The only real fault with the device is that the typing experience is not the best, but such is the cost of the convenience of the device's portability and thin profile. Finally, the repairability of the Surface Pro 9 is excellent. There's now official support from Microsoft to purchase a new screen or battery, which means I can count on relying on this machine for a long time, and don't have to worry about the battery fading in the future. Additionally, the ability to swap out the SSD was convenient and straightforward, and saved me several hundred dollars so I could get the configuration I wanted with 1TB of storage. I miss some aspects of my Surface Book 2 (the keyboard being the main thing), but this has served a worthy successor and I'd heartily recommend it to anyone looking for a solid 2-in-1 laptop.