Here is two of the best Windows 10 Surface tablets you can get right now
With Microsoft Windows 10 release getting closer, consumers are divided between those who will upgrade their existing devices to the new operating system, and those who are looking to purchase brand new devices altogether.
Whether users will upgrade their existing OS, or their device, the great news is that Windows 10 will support the widest possible range of desktop and laptop PCs as well as most of the latest Windows Surface tablets capable of running Windows 8.1.
Depending on the type of user, we have narrowed down two Microsoft Surface tablets with specs suitable for both professional and casual users.
This entry-level Surface tablet PC is powered by an Intel Atom 1.6GHz-2.4GHz processor, 4GB DDR3L RAM, and 128GB SSD. This model is ideal in all user cases that require more performance in an ultraportable form factor.
Owners of the 7GM-00001 will be able to upgrade to Microsoft Windows 10 Professional, which comes with access to a dedicated Windows Store for Business, free of charge, as well as other enterprise-level features not available in the regular Home version of the operating system.
The tablet comes with a 10.8 inches touchscreen capable of 1920x1080 pixels resolution, powered by an Intel HD Graphics GPU.
The range of integrated sensors include an Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope and a magnetometer, as well as a proximity sensor. All of these sensors will most likely be used by Windows 10, for many applications ranging from security and authentication, to productivity and entertainment.
While this particular model doesn’t come with a keyboard or a stylus (both can be purchased separately), it includes a 3-position kickstand.
One feature that sets this tablet from the rest is the availability of both a rear and front facing camera, which makes this product ideal for both video conferencing, and for casual photography and video.
This version of the Surface also comes pre-loaded with Windows 8.1 Professional, which allows, just as well, to upgrade to the Pro version of Windows 10.
The 12 inch, 2160x1440 pixel resolution touchscreen of the QG2-00001 is powered by an Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU. The tablet is powered by an Intel Core i5-4300U up to 2.9GHz, and features 8GB DDR3L RAM and 256GB SSD out of the box.
Just like its entry-level version, the Surface Pro comes with a Mini DisplayPort, capable of connecting to most high definition displays, including 4K displays and HDTVs.
The second camera is also available with this version, as well as the same range of sensors and connectors, however this model comes with a Surface Pen stylus.
Which one will you pick?
While casual users might elect the non-Pro version of the Microsoft Surface, the latter is a device that offers a truly desktop-like experience, and those who appreciate existing models running Windows 8.1 are guaranteed to love this device when they will finally be able to upgrade to Windows 10.
By the same token, even the non-Pro version offers greater performance than many existing desktop systems at least two years or older, as it includes a 128GB SSD in its base configuration, which boosts performance considerably, in respect to a similar device configuration with an HDD option.
Both models boast up to 9-10 hours of battery life, at least according to video playback tests, and the availability of reading MicroSD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and both feature USB 3.0 connectivity.