Gadgets in the life of modern man play an important role. It is hard to imagine how you can do without a smartphone or computer. As for the latter, it provides, of course, ample opportunities. But at present, the bulky design, consisting of several elements, can be replaced with the Surface tablet. This gadget also runs the popular Windows operating system. The manufacturer does not save on equipment. The characteristics of all representatives of the line are worthy. Users confirm this in their comments. However, these devices have a big minus. It's about the price. It is very high, so not everyone can afford to buy a tablet of this manufacturer.
Surface RT Design
When considering Surface RT tablets on Windows, it’s worth noting that their appearance, although quite strict, is not without appeal. Due to the dimensions, which are 275 × 172 × 10 mm, the device looks somewhat massive. However, such dimensions are typical for a gadget with a screen of 10.6ʺ.
On the front panel flaunts the company logo of Windows. It is presented in the form of clear edges. As mentioned above, the tablet case looks strictly. The reason for this was sharp edges. Although they are beveled, they are devoid of smooth bends. The screen is framed by a black frame. Its width is quite large. At the top are the sensors and camera lens. No mechanical buttons are displayed on the front side.
The back panel is divided in half by a horizontal line. In one of this parts is a special stand that is used to set the tablet at an angle. At the top is only the main camera lens. The Windows icon is used as a small hologram and is presented on the bottom half of the cover.
The presence of the stand is considered a significant advantage of the Surface RT tablet. The fact is that the owner does not need to use any third-party devices for installation. It can be bent a maximum of 45 °.
As in any similar device, this model implements all the necessary connectors that may be needed during operation. A “swing” is displayed on the left side, by means of which the volume is adjusted. Next to it there is a speaker hole and a headset jack. The format of the latter is standard - “mini-jack”. On the opposite side at the end you can see the Micro-HDMI connector, the contacts that are used for accessories, the hole of the second speaker and the USB port. Note that the last port is full-format. Many users consider this a significant advantage. For convenience, the power button is displayed on the upper end. Next to it were two microphone holes. At the bottom of the tablet there are only special contacts used to connect the keyboard.
Surface RT Performance
The first Surface RT tablet was introduced in the ARM version. What is this talking about? Unfortunately, this gadget will not support modern software. The x86 version appeared on sale only a year later.
The performance of this model is provided by the Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core chip. Its capabilities are limited by a clock frequency of 1200 MHz. In order to ensure stable operation of applications, the developers installed 2 GB of RAM. Unfortunately, these characteristics are not enough for quick action. For most users, under high load, second freezes were noticed. The graphics are provided by the NVIDIA GeForce ULP graphics card. The built-in storage in this model has a capacity of 32 GB / 64 GB. In order to work with additional software, a separate slot for installing an external drive is provided. With it, you can expand the storage up to 64 GB.
If there are a lot of comments on the performance of this tablet, then the battery life has earned praise. On one charge, the device is able to work up to 2 days. This energy efficiency is achieved by a well-optimized system. By the criterion of autonomy, these tablets were much better than "apple" products. You can watch videos or movies with Wi-Fi turned on for about 9 hours.
Surface RT Communications
Speaking about the weaknesses of the Microsoft Surface RT tablet, you need to pay attention to the list of communications implemented in the device. Owners do not have to rely on 4G or even 3G. Also, the developers did not install the GPS module. All features are limited only by standard features. The tablet supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. As mentioned above, the device is equipped with a full-format USB connector. It is used to connect flash drives or external drives. No problems arise. Unfortunately, this model cannot work with modems. Many users hope that this nuance will be fixed by developers in subsequent models.
Screen and Surface RT Camera
The indisputable advantage of the Microsoft Surface RT tablet is the screen. After all, this particular element allows you to comfortably interact with the gadget. Many users rated the display highly rated. It is made in compliance with the proportions of 16: 9. For example, in comparison with the iPad, watching movies on this tablet will be much more convenient. The maximum resolution with which the image is displayed on the screen is 1366 × 768 pixels. The number of pixels per inch did not really hit the demanding user, as it equals only 148 ppi. However, the developers compensated for this minus with a good level of brightness. I did not fail in this model and the contrast ratio.
This tablet has earned a lot of positive reviews due to its excellent color rendering. Slightly summed viewing angles. The color change is noticeable to the naked eye when tilted. Given that this product belongs to the premium class, users consider this a significant drawback.
Few buyers select a tablet according to the characteristics of the cameras. And in reality, this element is not important. However, optics are still installed in tablets, so you need to consider its characteristics. The model is equipped with two modules. They have the same resolution - 1.2 megapixels. The main sensor is equipped with autofocus. Unfortunately, it makes no sense to make high demands on this optics. The quality of the photos is pretty mediocre. Due to the fact that the front camera works in 720p video mode, most users use it for video communication.
Surface RT Reviews
What is the opinion of buyers about the device running on Windows? The Surface RT tablet could become a serious competitor to Apple products. However, even with the fact that the gadget is pretty pretty, it has a few oddities. The first and most significant drawback is the lack of a full version of the operating system. This limits the capabilities of the tablet. Some programs, such as Photoshop, will not work. The amount of software for an advanced user is not enough. That’s why this model is scolded. The disadvantages also include the lack of built-in 3G and slow operation.
But not only this device has flaws. The advantages include a full-fledged office, a stylish case design, multitasking, the presence of Touch Cover and coasters, a file manager.
Surface Pro Reviews
Microsoft Surface Pro is a premium device. Users rated the changes made by developers. Unlike its predecessor, this model is already fully compatible with Windows seventh and eighth versions. The advantages of this model also include a good 10.6-inch screen, stylish design and the ability to work with a stylus. The performance of the gadget meets modern requirements. It runs on an Intel Core i5 chip. Under load, the computing modules accelerate to 1700 MHz. The chip Intel HD Graphics 4000 is responsible for the video and integrated graphics. No problems were found in the system. The only comments were made to the operating system. It takes up a lot of space on the built-in storage. Unfortunately, the owners did not please the terms of autonomy either. However, those who previously used the previous model liked the Surface Pro. And if the cost for it were lower (for a modification from 64 GB you need to pay about 900 dollars), then you can close your eyes to all the shortcomings.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Tablet: Appearance Features
It is impossible to blame the manufacturer that he does not pay enough attention to the design of his tablets. Model Surface Pro 4, definitely looks stylish. The metal case makes it expensive. It is not only convenient, but also pleasant to hold a gadget in your hands. It has the following dimensions: 292.1 × 201, 42 × 8.45 mm. The tablet weighs a little less than 800 g. The advantages include the fact that the developers have finally reduced the side screen frames. This model does not have a “Start” touch button. Thanks to this solution, it became possible to increase the screen area. Now on the front panel there is only a camera lens and indicators. The speaker holes are on each side.
On the back, the Surface Pro 4 tablet does not have any features. Here there is a “window” of the camera, a folding stand, thanks to which the gadget is installed at an angle from 30 ° to 150 °. The device is decorated with a proprietary Windows logo. For ventilation, special holes are brought out to the side faces.
Interface connectors are located at the ends. There are not very many, but there is everything you need. The developers implemented a mini Display Port, a magnetic port for charging and USB 3.0. On the left there is a connector through which audio devices are connected. At the bottom there is a special mount used for the keyboard. It is magnetic type. The buttons for adjusting the volume and turning on are located on the upper end of the device.
Screen and camera
On the Surface Pro 4 tablet, the developers installed an excellent large screen. Its diagonal reaches 12.3ʺ. It has a fairly high resolution, which is 2736 × 1824 pixels. Unfortunately, the density is a little down. It is only 267 ppi. But this does not affect image quality. There is no anti-reflective coating. However, this flaw compensates for the excellent brightness. Color reproduction at a high level. Any picture looks juicy, rich and realistic. Viewing angles are wide. Even with a strong tilt, the image quality does not change. Some factory settings are slightly higher than normal, however, correcting these figures is quite easy by going to the menu and setting the usual calibration.
The touch screen is equipped with PixelSense technology. She greatly improves his work. The screen quickly and clearly recognizes the sway of the stylus and finger. A multi-touch function is also provided, which recognizes ten touches.
What can be said about the camera? This criterion is not particularly important, but its characteristics must be taken into account when buying a tablet. The device is equipped with two modules: frontal and main. The latter is based on an 8-megapixel sensor. The quality of the photos is average, the video is recorded in Full HD. The front module has a resolution of 5 megapixels. It supports the Windows Hello option (face recognition).
Performance
The tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 4 in the reviews, users call it quite powerful. Note that this statement is not unfounded. Given that there are three modifications in the lineup, they are equipped with different processors. You can purchase the following options:
- Intel Core m3 on two cores with a frequency of 900-2200 MHz. RAM - 4 GB. ROM - 128 GB. Graphics Accelerator - Intel HD Graphics 515.
- Intel Core i5 Skylake, frequency - 2400-3000 MHz. RAM - 8 GB. ROM - 256 GB. Video card - Intel HD Graphics 520.
- Intel Core i7 Skylake, frequency - 2200–3400 MHz. RAM - 16 GB. ROM - 512 GB / 1 Tb. GPU - Intel Iris 540 Graphics.
The performance of the fourth-generation tablet is really on par. All the tasks for him is not a problem. Surprisingly, even with high loads, the gadget's body does not heat up at all. This result was achieved through the use of new generation fans. Their benefits include noiselessness.
Working hours
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 tablet is equipped with a capacious battery. Its volume is 5087 mAh. Let's look at the autonomy of this device. Without recharging, the user will be able to watch the video for 9 hours. However, if you use the maximum brightness, the duration of the operation will decrease by approximately 2 hours. If you activate the energy saving mode, then this time will increase to 13 hours.
Fourth Generation Surface Reviews
The owners of the Surface Pro 4 tablet identified a number of advantages and disadvantages. The latter include the following nuances:
- Lack of keyboard configuration.
- No support for GPS and cellular.
- Very high cost.
Of course, there are significant advantages. This support for touch input, excellent performance, high-quality housing and high-resolution screen.
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 tablet: description and features
For some reason, the manufacturer of these tablets does not consider it necessary to make fundamental changes in appearance. Undoubtedly, the design of previous models did not cause complaints from buyers, therefore, the novelty is presented in the same style. The only thing the gadget now has is a stand that allows you to deflect it by 165 degrees.
The manufacturer focuses on the screen. Firstly, it is quite large - 12.3ʺ. Secondly, the aspect ratio of the display is 3: 2. And now the most important thing is the permissible resolution. In this model, it equals 2736 × 1824 px. Using the tablet will be very comfortable, as the picture on the screen looks realistic. Color reproduction is juicy and saturated. The brightness range is enough to ensure that the image quality does not decrease even in bright sunshine. The Surface Pro 5 tablet screen supports 10 touches made simultaneously. The surface is glossy, viewing angles are quite wide.
But if outwardly the tablet did not undergo major changes, then its filling was still improved. Gadget management is carried out through Windows 10 Pro. The system row is 64 bits. The main chipset is Intel Core i5-7300U. It is based on two computing modules that are capable of delivering a frequency of 2600-3500 MHz. The type of processor architecture is Kaby Lake, the manufacturing process is 14 nm. The device supports Hyper-Threading (multithreading technology). To play graphics on the tablet, the Intel HD Graphics 620 accelerator is installed. With it, you can work with any modern applications. Good performance is also provided by four gigabytes of RAM. This volume is implemented in the minimum configuration, and the maximum is 16 GB. In the "younger" modification of the native memory 128 GB, in the "older" - 1 TB. Autonomy is provided by a 7560 mAh battery. A tablet can work on one charge for about a day.
Fifth Generation Tablet Reviews
The tablet “Microsoft Surface Pro 5”, according to most users, turned out pretty good. However, the manufacturer did not make drastic changes, which caused disappointment. The internal content in comparison with its predecessor, of course, has been improved, but not by much. A flurry of positive reviews caused a screen with a diagonal of 12.3ʺ. Users were struck by the image quality. And this is not at all surprising, since the maximum permissible resolution was 2736 × 1824 px. High contrast and brightness. And in terms of color rendering, the tablet may well compete with the "apple" products.
Also in positive reviews, users noted performance. There were no special comments to her. The Intel Core i5-7300U processor, which is paired with the Intel HD Graphics 620, allows the device to cope with all the tasks of the "solid" five. There is another advantage - autonomy indicators.
But despite these advantages, users also found disadvantages in this model. The most significant, in their opinion, is the lack of Thunderbolt or USB Type-C. Unfortunately, the set of interfaces has not changed at all in comparison with the fourth generation. In the comments, users often raise the topic of pricing. For a tablet with a minimum configuration, you will have to pay about 800 dollars (about 45 thousand rubles). It is certainly very high. Also, the price of a keyboard (5650 rubles) and a stylus (7350 rubles), which are not standard, will need to be added to this cost.
Not all buyers agree with this company policy. Will it be successful, time will tell.