Microsoft Surface Pro with Core i5 now going for less than RM3,000. If you've always wanted to get a Microsoft Surface Pro or a Surface Laptop but you're not willing to pay its exorbitant price tag, now is probably a good time to reconsider.

Shopee is now having some deals on these Windows 10 machines and you can get an i5 model from as low as RM2,944. If you already have a Type Cover keyboard, the standalone Microsoft Surface Pro Core i5 with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage is now going for RM2,944. That's RM1,555 off its original pricing.

Elsewhere, the middling battery life of the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is a stumble. Battery testing from our colleagues at Laptop Mag revolves around simulated web browsing at a constant brightness until the tablet powers down.

In this test, the Pro 4 only put up a mark of six hours and five minutes. While the Pro 4's specifications are more power hungry than a standard tablet, most premium tablets can still reach around nine hours of battery life. The Pro 4 features a 12.3-inch, 2736 x 1824 display that is a notable upgrade from past Surface models, which featured 2160 x 1440 displays.

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Tablet 12" Multiple user accounts let each family member personalise their space on the same device. Family Safety features help protect your children when they're online.

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Best Windows Tablets - Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Microsoft has been positioning the Surface Pro 3 as a MacBook killer, and this tablet-laptop hybrid definitely has the edge over the iPad Air 2 in terms of inputs, specs, and connectivity. If you know that you'll predominantly need a tablet, but you plan on needing a laptop on occasion, this is a solid choice.

There are a ton of different storage options to choose from, which is a nice perk for those who need more (or less) onboard storage. Need to save some money? Opt for the Surface 3 over the Surface Pro 3.

Lenovo MIIX 510 - Built for Productivity & Portability. In addition, the added feature of having a pen and a SIM card slot brings an added level of on the go productivity which other devices are lacking.

Windows 10 as its primary operating system. When you look at the Lenovo MIIX 510, it would come as no surprise if you'd mistaken it for the Microsoft Surface Pro series. The Lenovo MIIX 510 is the first tablet with a kickstand which can adjust to any angle within the 170° range of motion.

Run on Windows 10. It's built around a nice-looking 12 inch super AMOLED touch display that's bright. This is owed to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 mobile platform designed specifically for Windows 10.

The Samsung Galaxy Book2 successfully borrows the Microsoft Surface Pro design formula, while adding long battery life and Gigabit LTE wireless. Its $1,000 price includes its backlit keyboard cover and S Pen. The Galaxy Book2 processing performance, while improved from earlier Qualcomm Windows PCs, is still behind Intel Core i-series PCs.

Best Windows Tablets - Microsoft Surface Pro 3. The Surface 3 is significantly less expensive than the Surface Pro 3, with the Surface 3 starting at just $499 for the 64GB version. Comes with Surface Pen (but not keyboard). Versatile. Runs full Microsoft Office Suite.

Up to nine hours of battery life. Many compatible accessories. Type Cover is expensive. Expensive. Processors run the gamut from Intel Core i3 to Core i5 and i7. Somewhat heavy, especially with cover attached. Some users find customer support is lackluster.

As a traveling professional, it's a dream come true. Try lugging a laptop while travelling, try being productive with spradsheets on an iPad pro in the plane, try taking notes on a up on site.

Not possible. But it's possible on a Microsoft Surface Pro.

Well, the basic reason why everyone was waiting for Microsoft Surface Pro was to have a full Windows 8 version. Undoubtedly the beautiful sharp screen with great contrast let you take a complete advantage of this feature.

The tablet has Intel core i5 processor and a 4 GB RAM so you can work swiftly without chances of slow speed. The battery is not much impressive. It only works for 3 hours of continuous usage.