January 16, 2013

The Surface Pro Is Just Too Damn Bulky

Matt Baxter-Reynolds, ZDNet


PCW

A lot of people I've spoken to about their intention to buy a Surface Pro have cited that they want something "more portable" than an Ultrabook.

What I've been saying to them is that I believe the Surface Pro will be much less portable than an Ultrabook. They asked me to prove it. I'm going to prove it to you too.

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TAGGED: Microsoft, Tablets, Surface

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