Microsoft Surface Accessories (Pens, Keyboards checked)


Computer hardware like laptops and tablets are popular for work, school as well as leisure activities. The Surface Pro from Microsoft is one of the popular choices available today.

So, what is the Surface Pro? The Microsoft Surface Pro is a high end 2-in-1 computer which can be used as tablet or as a more conventional laptop, when the optional keyboard is used. Launched in 2013, the Surface Pro came with Windows 8, which could be upgraded to Windows 8.1 and then Windows 10 when this came out in 2015.

The Surface Pro is designed to compete with the high end Ultrabooks, with powerful components like the Intel i5 and i7 processors, combined with fast storage from an SSD drive. Storage options include up to a 1TB of storage.

With the added bonus of faster Wi-Fi through Wi-Fi 6, which is a generation ahead when it comes to Wi-Fi speed. Graphics come in the form of the Intel Iris Plus, providing decent graphically capability for the Surface Pro. Allowing video, gaming and work related tasks to be done at a breeze.

The latest incarnation of the Surface Pro, the Surface Pro 8 has a 13 inch screen using PixelSense that provides edge to edge technology. With a highly capable refresh rate of 120Hz, along with a touch technologies using Flow Touch. SSD storage options start at 128GB, rising to 256GB, 512GB, with a maximum storage of 1TB being available.

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Surface Pro X

The Microsoft Surface Pro X is different to the Surface Pro in that it doesn’t use Intel hardware for the processor but is based on ARM architecture. These ARM processors are custom Microsoft processors available either as SQ1 or the SQ2 processor. With the latter being the latest processor on offer.

The graphically capability of the Surface Pro X comes from the Adreno GPU which is available either in the 685 or 690 model.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop

The Microsoft Surface Laptop is Microsoft primary laptop offering, a high end laptop designed to provide power and speed in an elegantly designed laptop.

Using a range of processors from AMD and Intel including the AMD Ryzen 5 and 7, along with Intel’s i5 and i7 processors. Memory options range from 8GB and 16GB to as much as 32GB.

The Surface Laptop is available with a 13.5 inch screen or the larger 15 inch screen, with graphic capability from either the Intel Iris or the AMD Radeon GPUs, depending on the processor chipset chosen. Storage options from 256GB to 512GB rising to 1TB are available.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go version is the less powerful version of the Surface Laptop, with the option of an Intel i5 processor only. Along with less memory, starting at 4GB with the option of 8GB.

The Surface Laptop Go display is a 12.4 screen using PixelSense technologies with touch technologies. Storage options are limited to 128GB or 256GB SSD technology.

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Surface Pen

The Microsoft Surface Pen allows drawing using appropriate software on the Microsoft Surface line of tablets and laptops. These pens have been designed to be easier to hold and use, much in the same way as you would use a normal pen or pencil.

One of the issues many pen like technologies face is the lag between moving the pen to simulate drawing and the time is takes for the image to appear on the screen. Fortunately, the Microsoft Surface Pen includes a co-processor, that greatly helps in alleviating any lag, providing an instant drawing experience.

The Surface Pen is compatible with a number of leading drawing programs including Photoshop to Sketchable and includes note taking apps like Microsoft’s OneNote to whiteboard tools like Collaboard.

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If you’re not sure about the Surface Pen and would like a cheaper alternative, then you could try the Amazon Basics Stylus.

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Surface Keyboard

The Microsoft Surface Keyboard is an optional extra for the Surface Pro tablet based devices, that magnetically connects to the Surface Pro. Providing a full keyboard functionality you would normally expect from a high end laptop.

Higher spec Surface Keyboard models come with a Finger Print sensor, where instead of using the normal username and password to log into Microsoft Windows. The biometric capability of the Fingerprint sensor can be used.

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Bal Kang

Bal Kang is a technology expert based in the UK, with experience across a number of technology areas from phones, tablets, computers to gaming.

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