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The Surface Overview


Average Rating:	4.15/5 (13 votes cast)
Company:	Microsoft
Website:	http://www.microsoft.com/Surface
Category:	Technology Products
Subcategory	Tablet Computers

Who says that pretty can’t be practical? It’s time for a tablet that’s more than meets the eye. Powerful processing and beautiful design unite on Surface. Whether you’re working hard or hardly working, Surface’s integrated Kickstand and revolutionary Touch Cover let you work, play, and connect with others like never before. Plug into external displays like projectors and HDTV, and share your world1 . Pre-loaded with Windows RT, Microsoft Office 2013 RT2, Xbox apps, and other essentials.

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Decent computer for the money

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Home Inspector

Brentwood, TN Reviews(98) 73.08 % Positive Feedback

Submitted on 06/01/2015

As I was needing a laptop for the employees for field use, I had investigated all kinds of tablets a... more

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For those that prefer Windows

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Real Estate Agent

Scottsdale, AZ Reviews(671) 73.68 % Positive Feedback

Submitted on 01/01/2017

For those that prefer Windows this appears to be a good choice. Personally I prefer the Mac platfor... more

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Love it!

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Services for Real Estate Pros

Mill Creek, WA Reviews(2) 0.00 % Positive Feedback

Submitted on 04/22/2013

It is great, the screen is a little small for editing graphics, you need a 14" + monitor for that. I... more

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Love my Surface!

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Managing Real Estate Broker

Brentwood, CA Reviews(23) 0.00 % Positive Feedback

Submitted on 04/12/2022

Light but powerful! I synch it with my main laptop via OneDrive and I'm good to go so I can work on ... more

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Microsoft Surface is the ultimate carry along computer !

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Real Estate Agent

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Reviews(2) 0.00 % Positive Feedback

Submitted on 05/21/2013

There are tablets that run apps, and tablets that are actual computers. There is a huge difference.... more

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Not Bad

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Real Estate Broker/Owner

Highlands Ranch, CO Reviews(63) 95.24 % Positive Feedback

Submitted on 10/03/2013

Not a bad tablet if you are a fan of the new Windows 8 OS/ tiled display. It makes navigating from ... more

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Not bad for something not made by Apple

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Real Estate Agent

Washington, DC Reviews(116) 94.20 % Positive Feedback

Submitted on 12/20/2013

I decided it might be a good idea to have a windows based laptop, and the Surface looked pretty inte... more

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Not bad for something not made by Apple

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Real Estate Agent

Washington, DC Reviews(116) 94.20 % Positive Feedback

Submitted on 12/20/2013

I decided it might be a good idea to have a windows based laptop, and the Surface looked pretty inte... more

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problem with apps (too new?) I need www.realtor.ca www.mls.ca and other Canadian Real Estate Apps

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Real Estate Agent

Aylmer, ON Reviews(1) 0.00 % Positive Feedback

Submitted on 01/16/2014

I have the Surface RT. I really like it. I like that it came with outlook, office, etc. But I don... more

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Surface

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Real Estate Broker/Owner

Rhinebeck, NY Reviews(26) 77.78 % Positive Feedback

Submitted on 07/10/2013

The Surface is a great product, I can be on the go with my entire office; excel spreadsheets, presen... more

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