The $180 Smart Keyboard Folio is less satisfying to type on than other keyboards but is easier to use on a lap or in a cramped space. Aside from the keyboard cases that come from third-party case makers, you have two Apple keyboard case options for the iPad Pro. In contrast to the Surface Pro 8’s add-on keyboard, which is on a par with those of many laptops, the lack of a great matching iPad keyboard is one of the reasons we don’t recommend the iPad Pro for anyone who does a lot of typing work. But they’re well built, and they integrate seamlessly with the tablet. Microsoft also nailed the little details, such as placing the webcam above the screen when you use the tablet in landscape mode so video calls look more professional.īecause Microsoft sells this device as a tablet first, you must also buy Surface accessories, such as the Surface Pro Signature Keyboard ($180) and the Surface Slim Pen 2 stylus ($130), to type or draw proficiently. Like previous versions, the Surface Pro 8 has a kickstand for you to prop it up, and its hinge is perfectly tuned to hold the tablet at any angle. It ticks all the boxes and offers everything we look for in a great computer, including a fast, high-resolution display, a capable processor that can handle a bunch of applications at once, and enough ports for you to charge and attach peripherals. The Surface Pro 8 is the laptop replacement that Microsoft has been attempting to build since its first Surface tablet in 2012.

Digital notepad for mac 2017