Pros
- Ultrabook-caliber components.
- Beautiful, 1920-by-1080 display.
- Windows 8 grants full desktop application support.
Cons
- Pen is a nice touch, but chintzy.
- Display size and keyboard comfort will make you think twice.
At A Glance
Surface Pro is the best Windows tablet, but depending on your needs, it may not be the best Windows 8 hybrid for you.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| UPC Code | 885370525571 |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5-3317U |
| Processor speed | 1700.0 MHz |
| Requirements | |
| Operating System Compatibility | Microsoft Windows 8 |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 4096.0 MB |
| Memory max | 4096.0 GB |
| Display | |
| Display size | 10.6 inches |
| Display type | Touch Screen |
| Touchscreen | Multitouch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | Intel HD4000 |
| Storage | |
| Drive 1 size | 128.0 GB |
| Drive 1 type | Solid-State Drive |
| Drive size | 128.0 GB |
| Drive type | Solid-State Drive |
| Battery | |
| Charging Interface | Proprietary Connector |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Audio Output | Yes |
| Available Interfaces |
|
| Wireless connection |
|
| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 10.81 inches |
| Depth | 0.53 inches |
| Height | 6.81 inches |
| Weight | 2.0 pounds |
| Storage Media | |
| SD card | SDXC Memory Card |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8 Pro |
| Other Features | |
| Devices |
|
| Input devices |
|
Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| Worldbench Score | 265.0 |
| Worldbench Version | 8.1 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 5:08 (hh:mm) |
| Start Up | |
|---|---|
| Start Up | 9.2 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| PCMark 7 Productivity Suite | 2287.0 score (higher is better) |
| Web Browsing | |
|---|---|
| Peacekeeper | 2073.0 score (higher is better) |
| Storage Performance | |
|---|---|
| PCMark 7 Storage Test | 5145.0 score (higher is better) |
| File Compression | 139.1 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 604.4 seconds (lower is better) |
| Image Editing - GPU Accelerated | 337.8 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 253.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Audio Encoding | 300.7 seconds (lower is better) |
| Power Usage | |
|---|---|
| Idle power usage | 9.2 Watts |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| 3DMark 11, 1280x720 Performance | 547.0 score (higher is better) |
| 3DMark 11, 1920x1080 Extreme | 179.0 score (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Leader Benchmark, Ultra Quality, 1920x1080 | 11.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Leader Benchmark, High Quality, 1920x1080 | 14.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Leader Benchmark, Low Quality, 1366x768 | 690.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Late Game View, Ultra Quality, 1920x1080 | 5.5 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Late Game View, High Quality, 1920x1080 | 5.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Late Game View, Low Quality, 1366x768 | 7.6 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt Showdown, High Quality, 1920x1080 | 17.6 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt Showdown, Low Quality, 1366x768 | 34.5 Frames per second (higher is better) |
Feds seize hefty Bitcoin haul during Silk Road smackdown
With new Venue tablets, Dell signals its PC division is alive and kicking
