any review?

should get ipad mini or new laptop instead?

depend ur usage

Me using the Go version

On the go very usefull. Easy peasy

Unless u use it for heavy duty it is not. But ive only test the Go version

If surface pro , i think its can coop but not for gaming

Just the price is u can biy other better specification..lel

Prepare break glass when replace battery

True storey

own one

tldr:
1) extremely delicate ipad
2) kickstand doesn't work on the lap, makes lousy laptop

get surface book instead

sometimes will hang, not meant for heavy duty i guess.

if do some excel work or presentation, should be okay

depends on your use case. great for document annotation, medium workload (light CAD, low requirements gaming), easy to bring around, nice keyboard, decent webcam and speakers for video call.

but expensive.

This post has been edited by dckm: Apr 18 2022, 03:02 PM

If you need tablet, just go for ipad.

If you need windows on the move, then buy the most expensive (specs) surface you can afford.

heard that the built quality of surface not good... many problems. (screen, battery, etc)

I got the old first gen surface, heavy as fuck but a pretty great media consumption device (watch video/read ebook or manga). Touch screen only navigation still sucks though. The charger cable got adapter from usb c sold online, so easy to charge.

As someone mentioned before, depends on what you will be using it for. My household: 2 Surface Pros, 1 Surface Go. Love the portability of a proper Windows device, but hate the fabric on the keyboard which tends to fray at the sides and becomes discoloured with prolonged use. The keyboard itself is nice to type on though despite looking rather flimsy.

new laptop
mekbook pero

I use it to mainly read news/ surf internet just before bedtime.

Got an aging ipad mini 4 that has become very slow with each new iOS update.

But ipad mini price has gone up to RM2200 now, someone recommend me to have a look at surface...

I also like to bring laptop to cafe to chill and do work (typing mostly) and read forum only

some of it had overheat issues

sounds like you want an ipad. if media consumption you want it to turn on fast, not like windows need to start up and asyik update. also battery life will lose to any tablet 10 streets.

at RM2200 you're still not going to find a decent surface, not even a surface go. maybe bite the bullet and go for an ipad, with a bluetooth keyboard when you need to type. secondhand market also can find good stuff.

This post has been edited by dckm: Apr 18 2022, 03:25 PM

been using surface laptop for 2 years , very good

so you are considering Go 2 right?

avoid the base model. mid model with at least 8gb/128ssd will be fine for casual usage

otherwise better go for base model iPad (128gb, latest gen)

This post has been edited by MyProLife: Apr 18 2022, 03:27 PM

If for media consumption, ipad is better. Comparing Surface Pro 8 to normal laptop, Surface's screen got significant glare and are not really for long time use. Your eyes maybe tired from its brightness and glare.

Surface does look good and professional. The price is at the high side but Lotus sometimes got offer. I felt the screen is a bit small, 15.6" notebook is better in office use if u dont carry it around. The keyboard is not as good as the old version.

Still, I am using Surface Pro 8 due to apps compatibility and portability. Not much choice for me.

if biasa window os, tis also can, but warranty expired got part rosak, susah and mahal

Park also, would like to know more about it. Contemplating whether going on ipad air or microsoft surface. but there are too many surface (7, 8, pro, book, studio etc) until I also confuse. Not to mention that those additional accessories also not cheap

The only reason im considering for surface it is because of window and portable.