Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Microsoft might
not be the first company to break into 2-in-1 laptop, but it's one of the few
to get it right. The first Surface was a suave new device that worked both as a
laptop and tablet. Thanks to an ergonomic kickstand and excellent magnetic
keyboard, it easy to use whether you're at a desk or even laying down. The Surface Pro 3 is thinner
and lighter than the previous two versions, despite having a larger 12-inch
display and higher screen resolution. A new kickstand makes it easier to set up
and use, and the keyboard cover remains a best-in-class example. The Surface
Pro 3 is now optimized for a digital pen, which is included. But That
excellent keyboard cover is not included in the base price, and its improved
touchpad still doesn't measure up. The chassis lacks pen storage, and even with
tweaked kickstand and keyboard hinges, the Surface Pro 3 still doesn't fit
perfectly on the lap.
The Bottom Line
While the new Surface Pro 3 is Microsoft's best PC to date, it's more
successful as a tablet than a laptop replacement. CPU: 1.9GHz
Intel Core i5-4300U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400 | RAM: 8GB | Screen:
12-inch, 2160 x 1440 multi-touch display| Storage: 256GB SSD $649.99
VS HP Spectre 13 x2
The HP Spectre 13 x2 converts into a large 13-inch tablet with a full
1080p display. The system is reasonably priced, and has a decent selection of
ports on the keyboard base.The Spectre 13 x2 a first-gen experiment that could
be truly great with a few moderate tweaks. As it stands, this is a very good
13-inch tablet that also transforms into an awkward laptop.The Spectre 13 x2 as
a slim, attractive ultrabook.Take a 13-inch laptop from HP's high-end Spectre
line and give it the hybrid treatment,a high-res 1,920x1,080 screen and faster
802.11ac Wi-Fi, for a total of $1,189,allowing the screen to pop off at the
touch of a button to become a larger-than-average tablet. In practice, it's a
mixed bag, offering flexibility beyond other hybrids, but also held back by
some awkward design decisions.
But, The combined
hybrid body is awkwardly top-heavy, and the touch pad isn't sensitive enough
for easy all-day use.
The bottom line: A
rare larger-screen hybrid, the HP Spectre x2 aims to be both a portable laptop
and a video-friendly slate. The price is right, but the design feels awkward
and the wonky touch pad makes it hard to use as a full-time laptop.
Specifications
ProcessorIntel 4th
gen Core i5 i5-4202Y / 1.6 GHz
RAM installed size4
GB
Hard Drive128 GB
Operating
SystemMicrosoft Windows 8.1
Display Type13.3 in
Max
Resolution1366 x 768
Price $1,189
VS
Microsoft
Surface Pro 2
The
Surface Pro 2's display may not have received an upgrade, but then it didn't
need one. It's still a fine IPS panel that helps bring Windows 8.1's colorful
and vibrant nature to life. The tablet itself is easier to use thanks to
improved keyboard covers - even the Touch Cover 2 will prove more than adequate
for most this time around.The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a faster,
longer-battery-life version of the original model, upgraded with a current-gen
Haswell processor. The keyboard cover is also improved with backlit keys, and
is among the best tablet accessories ever devised.The Surface Pro 2 is a very
tough product to judge, which is what makes it interesting. The good news is
Microsoft has sorted out the most serious issue with the first version: the
battery life. At around eight hours, the Surface Pro 2 mixes it with the
Ultrabooks like the Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus and Sony VAIO Pro 13, even if it
still falls a little short of 'tablet class' battery life.
But, The Surface Pro
2 remains stubbornly thick and heavy compared with some sleeker competitors.
The base 64GB version may leave you starved for storage, and the keyboard
cover, practically required, should be included instead of sold separately.
The bottom line:
Microsoft's subtly updated Windows 8.1 tablet feels more like Surface Pro 1.5
-- improved battery life and better accessories make it a worthwhile (albeit
pricey) laptop replacement, but it's still not an iPad-level category killer. Specifications
Display type10.6 nm
RAM4 GB
ProcessorIntel 4th
Gen Core i5
Dimensions
(WxDxH)10.8 in x 0.53 in x 6.8 in
Weight2 lbs Price $899
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