First though is the name. Those expecting Surface Pro 5 can keep waiting. Microsoft has gotten rid of any sequential number. Now it's just Surface Pro, period.
The Surface Pro is best known for its versatility and can be used in laptop mode, studio mode, or tablet mode. The new model adds a little more functionality.
You can open the kickstand and add the signature cover for laptop use or lower the kickstand for studio use. A new hinge drops the machine down to 165 degrees from the previous 150 degree mark. Drop the kickstand and cover and you have a stand-alone tablet.
This follow-up model features a slightly thinner and lighter body. It has rounder edges. It is about 8.55 mm thick and around 1.7 pounds.
Pricing is set to begin around the $800 mark. That is for the device alone. Adding a pen and basic keyboard cover can you take over the $1,000 threshold.
The new Surface Pro is part of Microsoft's growing array of PC products running alongside the Surface Book and Surface Laptop
Overall the device is hard to beat. Few rise to the level of the Surface. Though modestly updated by most standards it still dominates the pool when it comes to a high-powered Windows two-in-one machine.
Based on some key upgrades and longer battery life, fans of the Surface Pro series could find the new device well worth the plunge.
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