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1 MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO X
• £999, microsoft.com
The latest laptop/tablet hybrid from Microsoft is a mouthwatering proposition, both in terms of looks and features. At just 7.3mm thick and encased in matte-black aluminium, the Surface Pro X oozes businesslike finesse.
The device’s ‘Instant On’ functionality and super-fast 4G connectivity will ensure that you get up and running in no time once at the office or wherever you’re working. Under the hood is the all-new custom SQ1 processor, developed by Microsoft in collaboration with Qualcomm, capable of driving 4K displays. Another showstopper is the 13-inch virtually edge-to-edge PixelSense Display touchscreen, with a 3:2 ratio for an expanded workspace.
The Surface Pro X is compatible with the Alcantara-covered Signature Keyboard, designed with backlit keys and large glass trackpad, and Slim Pen for writing and doodling on screen. In terms of battery life, we haven’t reviewed Microsoft’s newcomer yet so can’t attest to whether the claim of 13 hours use per charge is accurate. Microsoft also says that the 2-in-1 will go
