Review on Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" (Latest Model) 10th Generation Core i7-1065G7 IRIS, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, 2736X1834 Display, Touchscreen, Windows 10 Pro PVU-00015 by Gabe Ries

In this review I will focus on the hardware, there were (and are) some software level issues, but that's Windows' fault and these issues are probably nothing new to people who regularly use Windows operating systems. I bought it to replace my old laptop and as a tablet to use in uni instead of pen and paper. Pros: light and comfortable like a tablet without compromising on laptop functionality - has good specs considering the price and form factor - INCREDIBLY long battery life - very well made apart from the keyboard cover and screen protector I won't screw anything up messing around with some sort of built in case around - the stand is very durable and can handle a variety of angles - the screen looks amazing in terms of picture quality - the screen aspect ratio makes the performance great - the speakers are better than I expected, nothing , which would be good enough for or high-quality audio, but more than enough in terms of clarity and volume for watching videos where sound quality isn't as critical as it is for audiophiles listening to FLAC files, so more than enough for Netflix or youtube. The lid surprised me at how good it is, while not as good as a mechanical keyboard or a ThinkPad keyboard, it's VERY GOOD for a keyboard lid, feels just as good as a typical laptop keyboard. It also connects very easily without messing around with Bluetooth or cables, and even lights up! I've heard a lot of criticism that it's not very comfortable to use on my lap (like on a laptop) but I've had no issues with it, it's obviously not as stable as an orthodox laptop but I have no complaints. The Bad: - very intrusive glare from the screen, I use it for taking notes at uni and when laid horizontally on a table it reflects the light in such a way that it obscures my view of the screen. I haven't tried using the device from - Knosp m deflection works very well, except at the very edges of the screen when I want to write at the very edge of the device with my palm resting on the frames, the line that i try to draw jumps everywhere. - Speaking of bezels, they're gigantic, which makes the device even uglier. - totally unusable in any way, shape or form, this may not surprise anyone, but I'm disappointed that I can't open it in any way other than pulling out the screen a la smartphones, the Surface Pro X can replace an SSD, and it we are sorry that this does not apply to this device. - Micro SD slot only supports UHS-I speeds. So while it's great for bulk video or photo storage, it's not great for running heavy programs, which would be a huge plus considering the Surface Pro isn't upgradable, so you're paying a lot more either for models with larger SSD capacities, or get an external SSD that hinders portability. From a subjective point of view, the keyboard joins the terrible trend of halving the up and down keys so that together they are as big as the left or right key. Assuming you can still charge the Surface Pro via the USB-C port, but it's not as fast. The rear camera has no flash. With a product like the Surface Pro, the camera is designed to capture documents, notes, and whiteboards. The lack of a flash means it's a lot harder to illuminate the document you're trying to take a photo of, especially considering the Surface Pro itself is large and blocks a lot of light. purchase) - the cameras aren't very good, I didn't write this as a scam because it's not meant to take nice photos, but if you've been relying on it for some reason, this probably isn't the product for you . - Passively cooled models get VERY hot under medium to high loads, VERY quickly, to the point where anyone can be alarmed on most laptops, but after monitoring with temperature monitoring software, the CPU is at very reasonable temperatures (35-40° C at idle and light load and up to 65°C under heavier load, never reaching 70) so this is most likely a side effect of the passive cooling and will withstand very hot summers like we have here. Although I have written many cons here, I am very satisfied with the device, it does what it is supposed to do and even more than I expected and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has a tablet-like note-taking device wants and surfs the Internet lazily, but does not want to give up the functionality of a regular laptop. This assumes that you are not doing very demanding tasks on your laptop, e.g. B. High-level gaming or AI training.