come with a decent stylus, but the Surface Pro is our pick for many of the same reasons. It has a 13.5-inch screen that’s smaller than Apple’s, and it’s a better option if you want to work with Type-C cables. The Surface Pro’s pen is also more versatile, allowing you to use all kinds of types of pens and pens to create artwork, games, and other effects. The Surface Pro also has the benefit of a wireless connection, so you don’t have to worry about tethering your device to a power source like a USB cord.
We also like the keyboard stylus, which has just about everything you’d expect from an Apple pen. It has a physical keyboard, just like Apple’s Smart Keyboard Folio, and it works much better in the way of accuracy and style than a lot of other keyboards. The keyboard has a satisfyingly crisp typing feel.
The Surface Pro also has a full-size HDMI port, so you can output to a monitor or a TV via HDMI. This is a nice feature for anyone who wants to watch movies or use a Mac to edit documents.
The Surface Pro is the best laptop you can buy if you want a full Windows experience on the cheap.
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If you want a tablet that’s as good as a laptop that’s almost as expensive, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is the tablet you should consider.
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If you want a cheap Windows tablet that will run Windows and macOS, the Dell XPS 13 is the best bet.
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