Microsoft Surface Pro Review

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  • @FrozenMartini
    @FrozenMartini 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is by far the best review of surface pro Ive seen. English is my second language but your speech is crystal clear, pronunciation is superb and very easy to understand. Thank u so much.

  • @JQuoix
    @JQuoix 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic review of the Surface Pro, Lisa. You're the only reviewer I know that's really reviewed the Wacom digitizer at length and discussed the API issue. I'm glad to know that WinTab drivers will be coming soon.

  • @mysticdragon38
    @mysticdragon38 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love your reviews. They always cover the same points consistently across devices (making comparisons really easy) and always include some sort of gaming test.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Civ 5 turn times with a large map in later eras is definitely bearable. Turns don't take forever.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You could use the mobile hotspot feature on your smartphone (if you have it), a USB 3G/4G dongle or a MiFi portable hotspot.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's covered in the review. No pressure sensitivity for Adobe apps yet, MS and Adobe are working on the required WinTab driver.

  • @JackyUnoriginal
    @JackyUnoriginal 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video review by far on the Surface Pro; very detailed, informative, and not at all biased about what SP can and cannot do and no unnecessary criticism on what it was not designed to do. Good job.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Samsung ATIV 700t. Asus Taichi and Sony Vaio Duo 11 for Core i5. Samsung ATIV 500t, ThinkPad Tablet 2, Dell Latitude 10 for Intel Atom Windows 8 tablets.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tip and yes that's another great way of dealing with games that actually pay attention to scaling settings in Windows.

  • @neptune610
    @neptune610 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow best reviews ever. I don't think anyone makes more detailed and knowledgeable reviews than Lisa! One thing that I'd suggest is maybe since your reviews are so detailed of course with that comes length maybe put the times in the description for each talking subject so people can skip around to what they might be looking for. Anyway awesome reviews!

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did not have WiFi problems with Surface Pro. MS did release a driver update to improve signal strength.

  • @ChrisGary
    @ChrisGary 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't ever bother with any other tech reviews on TH-cam, Lisa Gade is the best and most thorough.

  • @azaas
    @azaas 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've said it before and I'll say it again ... Lisa sets the bar for every single other reviewer out there! Unbiased, with a deep knowledge about things, always doing her research before she jumps into the product itself etc.
    Thank you for another great video. I just can't justify the expense for such an expensive tablet - actually I might be one of the very few who just don't need a table to begin with - but for those who can this one seems like a really REALLY good option!

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, with Intel Atom Windows 8 tablets, you can connect an HDMI cable to play streaming video to a TV. But they lack wireless Intel WiDi streaming since none of the Atom models use Intel wireless so far.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do manage to use the Surface Pro on my lap but it takes more care to keep it balanced. A lapdesk really helps.

  • @sinusmagnus2015
    @sinusmagnus2015 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most complete review of the surface pro on TH-cam! Thanks a lot

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes you can install Avid on this tablet. It's a full PC inside.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Personally I'm sticking with my last generation Samsung Series 7 Slate, it's still getting the job done. But I'd lean toward Surface Pro if I could wait for Wacom WinTab drivers.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can't replace the CPU on the Surface Pro or Vaio Duo 11. Our smackdown comparison between these two is coming next to our channel.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    With Surface Pro, the Touch and Type covers are sold separately. There's no Touch Cover bundle as with Surface RT.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Palm rejection is standard tech on today's Windows tablets. You'll find it on all the dual digitizer tablets we've reviewed in 2012 and 2013.

  • @PuI2ePLaYaZ
    @PuI2ePLaYaZ 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Lisa,
    You have the BEST video review out there for the Microsoft Surface Pro. Very detail oriented and we learnt quite a bit from it. So there.... Thank You !

  • @realityworx
    @realityworx 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very good review. Thank you for focusing on the WACOM aspects of the Surface Pro. It is one of the strongest features of the package for me, and other reviewers have not presented it as thoroughly as you.

  • @DahBjorn
    @DahBjorn 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, this was a good review. Good in length, covering all the things I want to know, and with a very knowledgable reviewer.
    I haven't seen anything from this channel before, but now I guess I'll have to subscribe ^^

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a tough all. Granted the Surface Pro is significantly lighter than the Sony Vaio Duo 11 when the Surface Pro is naked. But with keyboard, the weights are closer. The Duo 11 is more complete in terms of design and ports, but the keyboard isn't better. We will do a smackdown between these two.

  • @Bewoulf1223
    @Bewoulf1223 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic review. I love this lady's reviews. So well thought out, thorough, fair, and great depth without sounding biased for or against the product. All tech reviewers should be like her. The cons that she brought up are completely fair, not as comfortable as a tablet, not as comfortable as a laptop, but best in class if you want a tablet that can turn into an ultrabook and vice versa. Great job!

  • @Arti999
    @Arti999 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Lisa, I don't recall the lady time I spend 30 min watching a review from start to finish but you sure made it possible. Thank you

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    For handwriting equations, the Surface Pro (and Windows 8 tablets in general) would be awesome.

  • @jamesearley4275
    @jamesearley4275 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see a proper review. The Verge tried to review the Surface Pro in under 5 minutes!

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    All three would handle Photoshop and Illustrator equally as well. If you need the pen, the W700 is out, and if you need the pen plus WinTab drivers right now, then it's the Samsung 700T. But if you really liked everything about the Surface RT except needing Windows 7 apps, it sounds like Surface Pro would be the logical choice.

  • @Titanz91
    @Titanz91 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you didn't edit out the 'stutter' in the beginning. Just makes the video 'feel' better if that makes any sense.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Galaxy Note 10.1 is Android vs. Surface Pro with full Windows 8 Pro. Those are very different operating systems and it depends if you need all the things a Windows PC offers vs. a mobile OS tablet like the Galaxy Note 10.1.

  • @FlySwiftStudio
    @FlySwiftStudio 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always loved reviews from this group. Surprised I never subscribed until now.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're better off with an Intel Core i5 for those tasks. If you also want a detachable tablet and pen for drawing it's the MS Surface Pro and Samsung ATIV 700T.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Toshiba hasn't gotten us a U925 review unit yet, apparently their review program was lamentably small for that Windows 8 convertible. No idea if and when they'll get us a loaner.

  • @beginte
    @beginte 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lisa is just amazing at reviewing and her voice is so pleasant to hear, thank you so much :)

  • @thepokekid01
    @thepokekid01 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, this looks better than I thought it was going to be. All I want from the pro is for it to run Word, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, and the Sims 3... and it seems like it can do all of that! I'm impressed!

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes you can use a USB external CD/DVD drive with the Surface Pro.

  • @NeilCaulfield
    @NeilCaulfield 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i use it in my college classes and with one note it is amazing. the eraser end functions too to erase errors.
    Ive been using tablet pcs since 2007, and I can say that this is a huuuuge upgrade from what I started with, and I am so happy microsoft has made a good effort in the tablet market, especially impletmenting a pen

  • @caywen
    @caywen 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your reviews very much. They are free of bias and unfounded expectations and just gives you the straight scoop.

  • @Дмитро-х2г
    @Дмитро-х2г 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs come in several configurations. ULV is Ultra-low voltage variant and is specced for ultrabooks. It does not provide the same level of performance as desktop version of the chip, but is very easy on battery and does not require large heatsink.

  • @Runner50783
    @Runner50783 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thumbs up Lisa's videos by default, I mean, why to wait till the end, you know its going to be awesome

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    To me, it feels very fluid when taking notes.

  • @gigadog00
    @gigadog00 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got the Surface Pro a week ago and I must admit it's probably the best tech purchase I ever made. The pen is awesome to use for taking notes in class w/ OneNote 2013. As for the battery life issue, it managed to last through two of my college classes and still had 48% battery afterwards. And when I'm done with class, I can run Steam. I hope OEMs learn from this beautiful creation and improve their own products.

  • @JacobTelkamp
    @JacobTelkamp 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lisa!! It would be so fun if you made bloopers! I am pretty sure the pause at 0:40 was not intentional but it made me smile despite it being 6 in the morning. :)

  • @haocherhong
    @haocherhong 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe that Surface Pen has pressure sensitive feature..
    I watch this video after I purchased it. Didn't get it yet , but now I feel more excited. Thank you very much for making this review video. :D

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ivy Bridge refers to a generation of Intel CPUs (3rd gen), it has nothing to do with desktop, mobile or ULV designation. And yes, the Surface Pro, just like Ultrabooks, uses a ULV (Ultra low voltage) CPU. No way they could cool a full mobile CPU in a chassis this small.

  • @natelawrence
    @natelawrence 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just to clarify:
    Windows RT does support hardware manufacturers building Windows RT tablets that have active digitizers and use Wacom style pens, however the Surface RT is not one such tablet.
    Your question was about using a capacitive stylus (like those used with iPads and iPhones) on the Surface RT (since it does not have a digitizer and only touch screen) and the answer is yes, that would work.

  • @TheBlackDove
    @TheBlackDove 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of the best reviews I've ever seen in my life...

  • @fitzp2006
    @fitzp2006 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best review I've seen so far. Liked the comparison between the other tablet hybrids and the gaming side of it.

  • @grey011680
    @grey011680 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review as usual; one of the few reviewers to actually review Windows tablets

  • @JoshFlorii
    @JoshFlorii 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not even a big tech guy but I love watching your vids. Very informative and balanced

  • @phanCAbe
    @phanCAbe 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review as always Lisa! I've been checking your channel often over the past couple days waiting for your take on the MSP.

  • @gigadog00
    @gigadog00 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use the surface pro to take notes in my English and Music college classes using OneNote 2013. The pen does just as it's advertised and with me being a left-handed writer, the fact that it ignores any other touch input when I'm writing with the pen is amazing. By the way, even after using it for those two classes back to back, the thing has a 48% charge left on the battery.

  • @JackyUnoriginal
    @JackyUnoriginal 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    3 mins into the video and I already find your review super awesome and you definitely did try the device for saying 64GB has 30GB storage unlike most other reviewers who CLEARLY have not checked their SP one bit and said the device has only 23GB as rumors claimed.

  • @txmoney
    @txmoney 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent in depth review. Lisa answered every question I had in mind. The big take away for me is that the Surface Pro essentially sets creates a new category. It's not perfect by any means but what first gen, new category creating product is? The single biggest drawback is battery life but when intel releases Haswell, that problem should be resolved. Still, I ordered the 128 gig model.

  • @LisaGade
    @LisaGade 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, you can put the Type and Touch Covers on backwards/
    You can use external hard drives via USB.
    You can use an external monitor.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Acer Iconia W700 doesn't have an active digitizer and it does not work with digital pens. Only capacitive styli will work.

  • @MorselOfBread
    @MorselOfBread 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always the best reviews on youtube thanks, Lisa!

  • @Gmartinez0518
    @Gmartinez0518 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes dennis I think this would be perfect for you as its basically a netbook that give you the luxury of a tablet as well.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    As long as you're near a power outlet every 3 to 4 hours to charge, it would work fine for note taking in class.

  • @SwimmpenguinzZ
    @SwimmpenguinzZ 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have watched alot of reviews and lisa gade does them the best!! Thanks lisa!

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, we're using a different mic for this video.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Both can handle Office just fine. It really depends on the size/weight you prefer.

  • @kockgunner
    @kockgunner 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with many others. MobileTechReview has very good reviews that are good for techies and non-techies alike.

  • @MattHalpain
    @MattHalpain 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate and enjoy your channel for complete thorough reviews :)

  • @fruitylewps
    @fruitylewps 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lisa, for scaling in games, leave the Desktop scaling at 150%, then go to the game's executable and right click it, go to Properties, then click the Compatibility Tab, and enable "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings".
    That way, when this is set, you don't have to keep changing the entire desktop scaling setting back and forth. You have to do this for every game, even if it's in Steam (click view local files on the game's properties page). Hope this helps! :)

  • @Proxi2000
    @Proxi2000 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent comprehensive review Lisa. Lovin' those apples!

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can send it back to MS for a battery replacement if it goes bad.

  • @cali4nia4me
    @cali4nia4me 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lisa, u have a gift of including all the info and details I need to know about a product. Many reviewers miss that. Only one small question about the Surface(s) however, not sure if I overlooked it: Re memory expansion - What's the max capacity on the memory card?

  • @sirdavidspagnolo
    @sirdavidspagnolo 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woot! Been waiting for this review for months!!!

  • @sayresyDevino
    @sayresyDevino 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review - thanks. Personally, between the RT and PRO - I would go for the RT and use my laptop for more demanding tasks. Love the fact that they have included the waicom powered pen.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I mean 4.5 yo 5 hours of actual use, not standby. Whenever I mention battery life, I mean actual use time.

  • @4thNebula
    @4thNebula 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lisa, love you very informative and practicable reviews. Can't wait for the Surface Pro II Haswell with 8GB and 256 GB SSD.

  • @DigiRN
    @DigiRN 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like the blooper! Great review as always...thanks Lisa. Will u review the bb z10?

  • @simpleatsh
    @simpleatsh 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Lisa... the default 150% scaling actually gives you 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, which explains the reason why you see a bit less in Metro IE.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watch our smackdown between Surface Pro, the Acer W700 and Samsung ATIV 700T and see what you think.

  • @desmondkw
    @desmondkw 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU for a most well-balanced and comprehensive review of what the Surface Pro is designed for without glossing over what its not designed for AND the comparisons.
    I believe that Win 8 will dominate the 10-11" form factor as it's ideal for multi-tasking heavier duty tasks. Great paired with a 8" ARM all day tablet/Phablet!

  • @gormoboskos
    @gormoboskos 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you have TES: Oblivion on your shelve. I've started to get very very happy, whenever I see the MTR channel!

  • @Renasense
    @Renasense 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been looking forward to this review, thank you. I had some reservations, but I think I'll still go for it. Thanks again.

  • @vishnudeepak7847
    @vishnudeepak7847 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    firstly, AMAZING REVIEW! But, I have a few questions to ask-
    1.Can you put the type cover in the opposite direction so that the keys are protected when we fold the cover back
    2.can we plug in 1tb or 500gb portable storage through the usb port?
    3.Would this thing have any problem if I used it to replace my desktop(plug it in all the time) while connecting it with a 17 inch display.
    Looking forward to your answer as I want to get one for my birth day

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    All tablets have similar specs and none are really designed for gaming except the Razer Edge, which still offers only low-mid level dedicated graphics.

  • @RudyJamesJr
    @RudyJamesJr 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review Lisa as always. I passed on the Surface Pro and when with the Asus Tia Chi which I love I was torn between the Tia Chi and the Sony Duo 11 just loved the look of the Tai Chi more

  • @stel1000
    @stel1000 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    and Lisa... I have in mind the envy x2, the transformer book(I am not sure if its available for sale now...) and also envy 14 spectre(the one with the glass... I love the design of this laptop... it is a real piece of art! and it also has capabilities.) thank you for your time and hope you are the person I was looking for and you can help me.

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't think the tech is there yet to allow for a dedicated GPU in the size of the Duo 11 (heat and battery life would be issues).

  • @gamingwarriors7528
    @gamingwarriors7528 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review as usual ;)
    Thanks for doing these videos, I have come to rely on your reviews more and more.
    You rock!

  • @freddiethompson3555
    @freddiethompson3555 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i buy different tech all the time. and this lady always has solid reviews on things.
    good stuff

  • @sandipab85
    @sandipab85 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was the best review i saw for ms pro... Keep up the good wrk going

  • @anzatzi
    @anzatzi 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review--as always. unlike other reviewers, you do focus on pen issues, however, i feel you don't explain the palm rejection issue sufficiently. The surface provides an awesome trouble free pen experience--while the vio duo can be very fussy. tried this at best buy last night and was amazed how good it is. I will likely wait for v2 in the fall

  • @andrewkit
    @andrewkit 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like your reviews, esp the similar products side-by-side part! thanks!

  • @mobiletechreview
    @mobiletechreview  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Samsung ATIV 700T Smart PC Pro is certainly a worth competitor, though it costs $200 more here in the US. I personally don't like the plasticky build for such a pricey machine and the keyboard dock is nice but no battery in it? Really? And it's wobbly with the keyboard dock. We may review it, but it hasn't impressed me like my last gen Samsung Series 7 Slate did last year.

  • @callmemarc
    @callmemarc 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the response Lisa. You are the best!

  • @NeoDerGrose
    @NeoDerGrose 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    If it runs on Windows 8 it runs on Surface Pro. The problems Lisa had in the Video were with the integratet Wacom digitizer. If you do have a Windows 8 PC just check if it works and so it will on Surface.

  • @xxthreedaysgrace2xx
    @xxthreedaysgrace2xx 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been waiting for this review!

  • @aizawasuki
    @aizawasuki 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This device is soooo underrated. I have the Surface and I think it's so much more practical than any other tablets out there. It's sturdy and it's suitable for doing productive work.

  • @MichaelGrabowskii
    @MichaelGrabowskii 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:30 "Mapor vagnesium alloy casing" haha, Lisa you've been surrounded by too many gadgets, they're compromising your speech! Joking aside, great video, was waiting for your review of the PRO before I made my final choice on PRO vs RT. Not enough of an upgrade from RT to PRO for me, so RT it is, I'll just look to my HP ultra-book to run x86 stuff on Win8 if I need to, at the cost of touch, lol! Superb video Lisa!

  • @SnowyNowak
    @SnowyNowak 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Set CPU scaling in Power Options to 99% or lower when on battery. This disables Intel Turbo Boost. Don't have a Surface Pro myself yet, but I've heard that gives a very healthy boost to battery life.

  • @itsallbustersfault
    @itsallbustersfault 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great review Lisa! I watched your review on the EP121 awhile back and you helped me decide to get one. I see how the Surface Pro would be better in some areas, but when you factor the $1000 device, the $100 keyboard and another $150 for Office Suite, it just doesn't seem worth it next to the $500 EP121. Why not bring up the EP121 as a comparison. It's got an i5, more ports.... Is it too old?

  • @MrRATER01
    @MrRATER01 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lisa, my girlfriend left me yesterday. But you always made my day. I Love Your Reviews and Videos.
    Big thanks for all the work you have done for us!
    Nice greetings from Germany :)

  • @briananeal22
    @briananeal22 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Lisa,
    Great review and I will definitely be getting one of these! I was just wondering....can you play the sims 3 on this?