Surface Pro 4

   This year, Microsoft has released the new Surface Pro. For many years, it has been trying to convince us that tablets can replace your laptop. The new Surface Pro 4 is an hybrid between a laptop and a tablet. It has a touchscreen and a Surface Pen, a pen which you can use to interact with the Pro 4. Moreover, you can buy a Type Cover, a portable keyboard and track pad which can be joint to the Surface. The following text will give some general information about the Surface Pro 4 of Microsoft.

Design

   The Pro 4 hasn't changed its overall appearance at all compared to the Pro 3. It is slightly wider in comparison, imperceptibly lighter and slightly thinner. It has the same shape and almost the same design, so only a really good trained eye would distinguish them. It could be considered like a portable PC with Windows 10 on it. Microsoft didn't worry much on changing the design, but instead, it focused on how you actually interact with the Surface.

Type Cover and Surface Pen

   The Type Cover is a portable keyboard with a trackpad. It is probably one of the biggest improvements from the Pro 3 to the Pro 4, but sadly it still doesn't come included. The keys are now raised and separated, so the Type Cover now feels more like a computer keyboard. The trackpad is now larger and has improved a lot. Moreover, fortunately, the Pro 4's display is still a touchscreen so you can use it whenever you want.
   The Surface Pen, opposite from the Type Cover, does come included with the Pro 4. Using it now feels more smooth, as it now works with new technology, making it feel like a real pen. The big downside on it, is that like it snaps magnetically to the side of the Pro 4, it has easily come out.

Performance and Battery

   The battery last for as long as the one from the Pro 3, although they are different. However, if you put test both under same conditions, you will notice the Surface Pro 4's battery lasts around 1 hour less. It can last for as much as 6 hours and 37 minutes.
   Secondly, inside, the Pro 4 includes sixth-generation Intel Core chips. There are many versions, the most expensive versions can come with a Core i7 processor and 16 GB of RAM. There is a big difference in the performance between the Pro 3 and the Pro 4. If you are looking to replace a desktop PC, you should at least be looking forward to getting one with 8GB of RAM and a Core i5.

Sources

• The Verge