Microsoft recently launched the latest hybrid system (laptop/tablet) in its Surface Pro series, boasting powerful hardware, and cool features like the kickstand that can turn your tablet/laptop into Studio Mode which makes it easy for you to write or draw on it with the Stylus, Type Cover (Keyboard) with Alacantra finishing, a fanless architecture with the smaller processors models (i5 and M3), and many more things.

But there was a big drawback in it too - the Keyboard or the "Type Cover" wasn't included with the tablet even though Microsoft called the new Surface Pro a ‘Laptop' and not a Tablet. It's quite hard to imagine a laptop without a keyboard, it is sold separately for a quite handsome amount of money, so is the stylus which also comes with optional accessories. If you're planning on buying the new Surface Pro then you should first consider all the angles, first and foremost thing would be the obvious lack of built in or in box Type Cover, you're also going to buy USB adapters if you want to connect more Pen drives or USB connectors to it because the number of USB ports is not enough.

That, however, doesn't mean that it doesn't offer anything good, in fact, according to Microsoft the new Surface Pro 2017 will be much better, or rather the best - in the whole Surface Pro series, new improved hardware offers many improvements like the 13.4 hours battery life, manufacturers at Microsoft said that the new Surface Pro's battery is 50% stronger than the previous model; Surface Pro 4, and it is also pretty well ahead when it comes to performance.

Here are some Pros and Cons of the new Surface Pro which should help you make an informed decision if you’re planning on buying it.

Pros of Surface Pro 2017

A Truly High Definition Display

The New Microsoft’s tablet comes with a sharp display, with a native resolution of 2736 x 1824 and an aspect ratio of 3:2. Microsoft has greatly improved the display in this one offering a 396 nit brightness that makes things look extra vibrant. It also supports a greater range of color and more sensitivity points if you plan on using the Stylus with it.

Top notch Performance

Performance wise – this new Microsoft’s tablet is simply great, the full fledged Intel Core i7 version with 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD makes it really powerful. There's also no heating issue, the fanless architecture of the smaller M3 and Core i5, and the Hybrid cooling of Core i7 keeps it cool throughout the use.

Premium Quality Design and Build

When it comes to design and the quality of materials, Surface Pro is great in that as well. New rounded edges were added which makes it easier to hold the tab, the kick stand is more flexible allowing a 165-degree tilt, which lets the tablet sit almost flat, Microsoft calls this the "Studio" mode, this position makes using the stylus all the more comfortable and easy.

Alacantra Type Cover

The Type Cover or the Keypad is now attached with stronger magnets and a physical connection via port as well, which makes it more secure to use as well as responsive. The keys have a travel distance of 1.33 mm which makes gives a comfortable typing experience.

Cons of Surface Pro 2017

Optional Key Pad

It is hard to imagine, let alone use, a laptop without a keypad. Microsoft is selling the Type Cover at an additional price as an accessory, if you only want to use it as a tablet then it's great, but if you plan on doing some serious work then you will have to buy the $159 Type Cover.

No ThunderBolt Ports

Almost all of the new laptops have Thunderbolt support now, but you wouldn't find this in this latest tablet, it even lacks a USB Type-C port which is often used for faster charging. This will significantly limit the data transfer rates on Surface Pro.

Battery is as Strong as Expected

Although, Microsoft claimed a 13 hour plus battery timing, the actual battery timing on constant Wi-Fi usage is noticeably lower. It lasts for about 7-8 hours, which isn't that low; per say, but still, it is not as much as claimed, and for a tablet, it is actually quite low.

If you don't mind shelling out extra money for the Type Cover & Stylus, then with the level of performance of this new tablet - it could very well become your favorite convertible system, however, because of the limited battery timing, you can't take the full advantage of its power without plugging it in.

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