Surface Pro

[momoffduty]

My husband is thinking about getting the Surface Pro to replace an old tablet. It would be used for internet browsing mostly.

My daughter is looking into getting one too. She wants to replace her old laptop.

Any recommendations on purchasing this? Things to look out for? Other options? Best time to buy (Nov)?

Thanks

[sidd finch]

Mom, I have the first Surface Pro and love it it is fast and a really nice machine. The complaints that I have read about appear to be more about taste than real issues. Its heaver...not a big deal to me. The battery only lasts 6 hours.. again I am not out somewhere that I do not have access to a plug in.

It does run windows 8 which to me takes a bit of getting used to. But the new Surface Pro 3 has a I7 chip which is pretty quick. Mine has an I5 which I have no complaints about. It also has a USB 3 connection so easy enough to add additional storage.

Sidd

[TreeTopsRanch]

On the other hand if, 'he's using it for internet browsing mostly'...just get a cheap android tablet for browsing the web. I agree that the Surface Pro is a nice computer but overkill for just browsing the internet.

[momoffduty]

Thanks Sidd & Treetop. Our old tablet is an android and he hates it. He would like the option to on occasion use like a laptop. The battery life isn't really an issue.