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Microsoft Surface Studio
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Engadget Review
The Surface Studio is exactly the sort of twist on desktops you'd expect from Microsoft. It's fast and sports a gorgeous screen, but most importantly its screen-bending gimmick is actually useful. Just be prepared to spend a lot for the privilege of owning one.
Innovative, but not for everyone.
EngadgetDecember 01, 2016
Pros
- Powerful for most creative tasks
- Gorgeous display
- Screen tilting function is genuinely useful
- Responsive stylus
- Dial has the potential to be very useful
Cons
- Limited to mobile graphics
- Expensive for the hardware you get
- No upgradeability
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Surface
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Key Specs
TYPE
All-in-one
SCREEN SIZE
2822
BUNDLED OS
Windows
CPU FAMILY
Core i5
SYSTEM RAM
81
VIDEO OUTPUTS
DisplayPort
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