Mind you, the $1,099.99 starting price is much higher than the Surface Pro 7's $749.99, reducing the appeal of its lower-end configurations. This is still a best-in-class detachable 2-in-1 in terms of design, and when paired with the improved 11th Generation Core i7 'Tiger Lake' processor in our model (and the advantages of Windows 11), this tablet can compete as a true laptop replacement. It's much more attractive, thanks to its new thin-bezel 13-inch screen, but its core functionality is otherwise unchanged. The Surface Pro 8 changes that, introducing a sleeker chassis with a larger display than the Surface Pro 7. It's been a few years since Microsoft launched an all-out new entry in its Surface Pro line, and even longer since there's been a noticeable redesign. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

Apps from the Microsoft Store are generally fine, but that's a limited selection, and getting support for these legacy applications will still take some time. Microsoft polished the software experience when it came to running Windows on ARM, and it shows here. When it comes to running apps, I had very few problems with most of the apps I tested.

When it comes to web-based tasks, you will encounter very few performance issues, but I will note that occasionally, I experienced random hangs while watching videos. I got through entire workdays just fine when I was on the browser (preferably Edge, since it's better optimized on ARM), using social media, watching Netflix, and getting on Zoom calls. The device runs fine when you throw web-based apps on it. In my testing, the Surface Pro X delivered subpar performance, but generally speaking, it was inconsistent the best way to describe using this computer would be to treat it like a Chromebook that runs Windows. You can spec up the SQ2 devices with up to 512GB, but there are no RAM upgrades here. Our review unit came with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

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