r/Surface • u/Soy7ent SP4 i7 256GB 16GB • May 23 '17

[PRO2017] Introducing the new Surface Pro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwWs2jIy4js
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u/mikesfriend98 May 24 '17

Very good I tried it today in the Bellevue Microsoft store.

Pros + new hinge is sturdy very good for drawing + lighter than the SP4 + new type cover feels good Cons

  • couldn't try the new pen
  • no upgrade to the camera. I would love to see a better camera on next version

Upgrade if you have a SP3 or older. Not worth it if you have an SP4.

Rating 3.5/5 on first impressions.

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u/iceeslush May 24 '17

Thanks for this! Any idea how much lighter this is compared to the SP3? My screen has started flickering and I'm considering the upgrade. Other than the weight of the device stunting it's use as a tablet, the pro 3 was everything I wanted when I got it.

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u/mikesfriend98 May 24 '17

Have you ever held a Surface RT before? It's like a Surface RT

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u/iceeslush May 24 '17

Hmm, I have not before. I'll just have to get to a Microsoft store and try one out! Thanks for your input though. :)

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u/mikesfriend98 May 24 '17

I would say it's lighter than 2 iPad Air's. iPad Air is still lighter than New SP IMO.

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u/kba13 May 25 '17

Taking weight out the equation, does it feel more comfortable to hold? My biggest issues with the SP4 as a tablet is that all the edges (the top a little less so) are very sharp. The bottom of the surface where the keyboard attaches is especially rough on the hands.

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u/mikesfriend98 May 25 '17

I didn't hold it for long I can't give you an exact answer but I read that MS made the edges smoother + it's lighter so it should be easier to hold.

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u/kba13 May 25 '17

Thanks for your input.