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The Microsoft Surface Pro tablet is now iconic, with a design that hasn't changed much since the very first model came out. It was meant to show off all the touch-friendly features of
Windows, and kick off a whole new generation of ultraportable, compact PCs. The Surface line of hardware is unapologetically premium; meant to act as “halo” devices for Windows itself. By
controlling the hardware as well as software, Microsoft can try to approach the level of integration that makes Apple's Macs stand out. Interestingly, few other companies seem to think
there's much demand for Windows-based tablets with detachable keyboards.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is the latest in a long line of 2-in-1 tablets, and not much has changed in terms of design since the original. You get a large 12.3-inch 3:2 screen that works
well in landscape or portrait and supports stylus as well as multi-touch input. The trademark kickstand allows for a wide range of positions. The Surface Pro 7 is expensive and you'll most
probably need to spend more for a Type Cover keyboard attachment.
The entry-level variant seems underpowered but performance for the high-end unit that we reviewed was very good thanks to the 10th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and 256GB NVMe SSD.
Windows ran very smoothly. Productivity won't be a problem but don't expect serious gaming power.
The Surface Pro 7 is extremely portable, but so are modern laptops that cost less, which makes it tough to recommend outside of a niche audience.
