Microsoft Just Made Its Surface Pro Way More Compelling

  • The Surface Pro 4 runs the new Windows 10
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  • It's reduced size and weight make it easier to transport.
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  • The keyboard is designed to sit raised off the table.
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  • Redesigned keys allow for faster and quieter typing. A fingerprint sensor has been added to the keyboard as well.
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  • It's display is slightly smaller than Apple's iPad Pro
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  • The stylus boasts 1,024 levels of pressure in the tip and a digital eraser on the back.
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  • Magnets allow it to be stored on the tablet's edge.
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  • It's personal assistant Cortana will help with a variety of tasks.
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  • The keypad is larger and has 5-point multitouch
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  • Improved speed with up to 16GM of RAM and 1TB storage.
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  • It's improved camera now has autofocus as well.
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  • The keyboard doubles as a soft cover.
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By Matt Vella
October 6, 2015 1:07 PM EDT

Microsoft’s Surface Pro—a tablet with the technical specifications of a laptop—is getting an upgrade. During a presentation Oct. 6 in New York City, the company unveiled a new version, the Surface Pro 4. The device, starting at $899, includes upgrade such as fingerprint sensor on the keyboard, a new pen for writing and drawing on the screen, and more powerful internal hardware. The device will compete in an increasingly crowded space that will soon include Google’s Pixel C and Apple’s iPad Pro. Here’s a closer look at the hardware.

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