This should be good for web browsing, as well as creative situations where you might end up using the Surface Pen. With it, you can expect the display to feel a lot smoother and fluent. This technology is more popular on gaming laptops and hasn’t really been found on tablets or non- gaming laptops. For the first time on a Surface, Microsoft is bumping the display’s refresh rate from 60Hz to 120Hz. DisplayĪnother big change on the Surface Pro 8 is with the display. That means it has a slot for the Surface Slim Pen, allowing the pen to recharge wirelessly. The Signature Keyboard now resembles the keyboard on the Surface Pro X. Note that the design on the Type Cover has also changed. The tablet itself also comes in both platinum and graphite. You’ll find that the kickstand is still there to allow you to prop the device in your lap and extend it down to 165 degrees. The other signature feature of the Surface Pro makes its way to the Pro 8.

Previously, the Surface Pro 7 had a 12.3-inch screen. A bottom bezel also lets the Type Cover rest on the device.

You’ll still see bezels at the top of the device, however, for the webcam. The bezels on the front of the device have been slimmed down significantly so that the screen is 11% larger and 13 inches.

While it is still made of anodized aluminum, Microsoft finally updated the look of the Pro 8 so that it is a bit more sleek and modern. The biggest change with the Surface Pro 8 has a lot to do with the overall design. If you pre-order with Best Buy, you can get a free Xbox controller, as well as three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. That price does not include the Type Cover Keyboard or the new Surface Slim Pen 2. Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i: which 2-in-1 is best? What is ChatGPT Plus? Everything we know about the premium tierĪpple Reality Pro: everything we know about Apple’s VR headset

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