Customer Ratings & Reviews

I've always been a devoted Apple and Mac enthusiast, never quite drawn to Windows. That said, there was a period—about 15 years ago—when I did explore the Windows ecosystem. If I were ever to choose a PC laptop or tablet, it would undoubtedly be a Surface device. As someone who values thoughtful design, the Surface stands out as the closest thing to an Apple-like experience within the Windows world. Most other Windows laptops, with their often uneven or misaligned trackpads, tend to lack the refined aesthetic I appreciate—one of the main reasons I’ve kept my distance. The 12-inch Surface Pro line is a true exception. It boasts a stunning design, remarkable speed, and a fan-less, completely silent operation with no heat issues. Its excellent battery life is yet another nod to Apple's standards. For those who share my perspective, this Surface is an outstanding choice. Hats off to Microsoft—I hope to see the same level of hardware excellence reflected in Windows itself someday.

Being a big Microsoft Surface fan (I have owned a SP8, SP9 ARM, and a SP 11 ARM), but wanting a smaller form factor, I picked this up on release day at Best Buy. First off - the color...Ocean is kind of "meh". If that's what the ocean looks like it's more like a Galveston TX beach and not the Caribbean or Hawaiin waters. However, the device itself is awesome. I can't tell a difference performance-wise between it and my SP 11. Both are fast, quiet and handle anything I want to do. It's definitely lighter than the SP 11, smaller, too, but I would have also been happy with a slightly smaller form factor. However, if it had a smaller form factor the keyboard likely would have been cramped. So, great keyboard and typing experience, easily held as a tablet (and the keyboard folds back and is deactivated so you don't have to pull the keyboard off to use it as a tablet), amazing battery-life (it's Thursday, I haven't charged it since I got it Monday, and I still have 41% battery-life), great screen (I can't tell a difference between it and my higher end SP 11). This will be my daily tablet and travel work computer. No need to take a second device with me when on the road!