The newly upgraded Microsoft Surface Pro is a 2-in-1 designed to offer a better experience than the iPad Pro from Apple. The Surface Pro 4 successor features a new design, latest Intel processors and a longer-lasting battery.
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Surface Pro Key Features and Specs
- 7th Gen Intel Core m3, Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 Processor
- Intel HD 615 Graphics, Intel HD 620 Graphics, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640
- Windows 10 Pro
- 12.3-inch PixelSense Touch Display, 2736 x 1824 pixels
- 4GB, 8GB, 16GB RAM
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB SDD
- Windows Hello face sign-in
- Up to 13.5 hours Battery Life
Build and Display
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The new Surface Pro, which comes without an expected ‘5’ in its name, sports premium construction with a body made of a magnesium-aluminium alloy. One wouldn’t expect anything less at this price.
The Surface Pro now comes with a redesigned hinge which lets you use it in even more modes. You can now flip the 2-in-1 as far back as 165 degrees to use it in a ‘Studio’ mode.
The slim hybrid comes with an improved keyboard featuring a coated, supposedly stain-resistant Alcantara material. Microsoft says users can expect more accurate typing. The keyboard still comes as a separate accessory.
You get the same great 12.3-inch display on the Surface Pro. This unit boasts a resolution of 2736 x 1824 pixels for remarkably sharp images.
Power and Performance
The last time the Surface Pro tablet got an upgrade was in 2015, so the device was in seriuos need for an update. The Windows tablet features latest seventh generation Intel Kaby Lake processors.
As always, you have diverse options as regard level of performance to expect. Two of the new Surface Pro models – Core m3 and Core i5 – are fanless. Microsoft also says the new Intel Core i7 models of the 2-in-1 are the quietest ever in the line-up.
Each of the CPU offerings comes with a different graphics solution – Intel HD Graphics 615, HD Graphics 620 or Iris Plus Graphics 640. Onboard RAM capacity ranges from 4 GB to 16 GB. This iPad Pro rival offers about 13 and half hours of battery life – 50% longer lasting than the Surface Pro 4.
Other Specs and Features
Solid state drives with up to 1TB capacity are provided for storage, boosting the performance potential of the Surface Pro. The 2-in-1 boots Windows 10 operating system. It offers full-size USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort and microSDXC card reader amongst its port and interface options.
In keeping with its tablet status, the Surface Pro offers 8MP rear camera and 5MP selfie camera. Both units can capture Full HD (1080p) videos. You also get dual microphones and stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium support. The hybrid has optional 4G LTE connectivity. However, models with LTE will be available much later in the year.
Pricing and availability
The Surface Pro will start shipping from June 15, 2017 starting at $799. We do not have official price or availability for Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya for now. When available, you should be able to buy the tablet at leading online stores in the countries. Microsoft Surface Pro Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 295,000 Naira to 1,050,000 Naira depending on the model.
Microsoft Surface Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Microsoft Surface Pro Hybrid Tablet:
General Features
- Platform: Windows 10 (Creators Update)
- Processor: 7th Generation Intel Core m3, Core i5, Core i7
- GPU: Intel HD 615 Graphics, Intel HD 620 Graphics, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640
- Memory: 4GB RAM, 8GB RAM, or 16GB RAM
- Colours: Silver
- Dimension: 292.10 x 201.42 x 8.5 mm
- Weight: starting at 766 g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM (Surface Pro LTE)
- SIM Count: Single SIM
- Keyboard: Yes, Type Cover (Sold Separately)
- Mouse: Yes, Surface Arc Mouse (Sold Separately)
- Stylus Pen: Yes, Surface Pen with 4096 levels of pressure (Sold Separately)
- Surface Dial: Yes (Sold Separately)
Display
- Display: 12.3-inch PixelSense Display, 2736 x 1824 pixels (267 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video, Windows Hello face sign-in
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Storage
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes (Surface Pro LTE)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes (Surface Pro LTE)
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.1
- Surface Connect: Yes
- Mini DisplayPort: Yes
- USB Port: Yes, 1 x USB 3.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: –
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes, Dolby Audio Premium (Stereo)
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: –
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- TPM chip for Enterprise Security: Yes
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Traditional Voice Calls: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Digital TV: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: –
- Use Time: up to 13.5 hours
- Video Playback: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
