Microsoft Surface PRO 4 512GB I5 8GB TN2-00001

I was very hesitant to buy this. I have read a lot of reviews stating horrific issues with the Surface Pro 4. I have also been a long time apple fan and have become very accustomed to the apple methodology.For those of you worried about the bad reviews of glitches, I can report that I have had 0 issues with mine since purchasing.For those of you who are hesitant to switch from Apple to Windows, I would say it's worth it with a few caveats. First, I purchased this because I am an amateur photographer and like to do my edits wherever I am (I don't like having to sit in my office and work on my desktop). This device is incredibly portable and the touch screen is incredible for performing edits. I was torn between this, an iPad Pro, or a MacBook. After using the stylus on a photo edit, I found it along with touch interface to be a huge sell for me which the Surface performs perfectly. My only complaint is that it is VERY reflective and difficult to see in daylight. However, if you're buying this as a pure Laptop, to be honest, there are probably better deals out there for less money that aren't detachable.To be honest, if Apple made a detachable I probably would have bought it. OSX is just what I'm familiar with. However, I will say that Windows 10 is INCREDIBLE compared to the windows 7 machines I've used. The tiles are awesome (especially in tablet mode), and the start menu is vastly improved. However, this is a Windows machine, so it is glitchy compared to OSX. I'm not trying to make an "Apple is better than WIndows" statement here, just saying that my OSX desktop is far more stable. However, this is still a great machine with a great OS even with the occasional hiccup.Last, I would say that the marketing for this device is a little "off" in my opinion. This is not a "tablet" that can replace your laptop. Its a laptop that functions pretty well as a tablet. In tablet mode this does most things my iPad could and then some (Like still run full desktop apps, which is amazing). However, there are things a tablet does that this cannot. For instance, iPad's (and similar) can start playing music and then turn off while still playing music. There are ways to do this on a Surface as well, but its not as easy as just clicking the power button. If you're looking for a device that is an exact replacement for a tablet in all ways while still running desktop software, this isn't it (and frankly I'm not sure there is a solution to that currently). If, like me, you wanted to take your desktop software on the go and be able to use touch interface while also being able to utilize it as a tablet in a pinch, you'll be very happy with a Surface Pro 4.Since purchasing this I've gotten rid of my iPad all together (I was a HUGE iPad user at home). My only regret is losing the interconnectivity that Apple does so well with handoff. However, if you're an android user and have Pushbullet you wont miss a thing.Regardless of the occasional hiccup, this is a great machine and I would highly recommend it!

I wasn't sure about ordering it with the issues it had early on, but as soon as I heard in February that a software update was able to fix the battery life issues and the graphics issues were fixed, I got it. I've had no issues at all with it in the 4 months I've owned it, except that the cursor disappears in Google Chrome for some reason, so I have to use the stylus instead. Also, the cursor is still there(but invisible if not using trackpad), so if the last place you tapped is over a mouse-over item(like many menus on websites), it'll activate those menus, especially if you tapped on the menu before. This is likely the case with all Windows touchscreen devices, and maybe there's a setting or program I'm unaware of that'll fix that. If you know of a fix, let me know.I've left the tablet in my bag for days before, and still had loads of battery life(earlier users weren't so lucky). I haven't measured the battery life, but I've definitely gotten over 3 hours of use on one charge, maybe even 4.Photoshop opens in just a few seconds, thanks to the solid state drive. I don't consider Photoshop very touch-friendly, but a wireless keyboard fixes that issue. You could use Microsoft's snap-on keyboard, but the keyboard's not very handy if you want to use it as a tablet. In fact, if you prefer to use it as a laptop, I'd recommend the Surface Book if you can afford it. The kickstand on this model simply doesn't work well on a lap. It's okay, but not as comfortable as an actual laptop. If you plan on using a program that requires a middle mouse button, such as Blender(3D modeling program), you'll need a separate mouse. Microsoft's keyboard simply doesn't have a middle-click option.This tablet is great for drawing, although there's a tiny bit of lag in Photoshop(haven't tried other programs yet), and diagonal lines are a little jagged, even if you put a ruler against the screen. I'd still take it over a Cintiq, as the portability is definitely worth it for me. I've heard that some programs have line smoothing that can fix the jagged diagonal lines. The lag is very likely just from Photoshop. I definitely need to try other drawing programs to be sure.This tablet is also very lightweight. It's comfortable to hold while drawing. It's thicker than any Apple or Android tablet, but the thickness tradeoff is negligible for the power you get. It's also small enough that my laptop bag actually held this and a 17" laptop at the same time. I always put this in the inner pocket because it's so small. It's thinner than a Macbook Air's thickest side, and is lighter. Yet, it's also more powerful than a Macbook Air(as of June 2016, might be different in September or October).