

A Windows laptop for budget-conscious professionals At the same price as an iPad Pro plus the addition of a full-fledge desktop OS, there's not much reason to pass on trying to get your employer to buy one for you. It starts at $1,099.99 and has a wide variety of configuration options. Microsoft knows it has hit on a valuable configuration, which is why the Surface Pro 8 isn't cheap. The Surface Pro 8 may feel like using a Pro tablet, but it has a leg up on Apple's model: The SP8 boasts an actual desktop operating system, making it far more valuable due to its larger library of applications. It has a detachable keyboard, kickstand and can be used like a tablet for all sorts of creative endeavours, including those that need a Surface Pen or Dial.

If that sounds like you, then check out the Microsoft Surface Pro 8.ĭesign wise, the SP8 is more like an iPad Pro than a laptop. Creative pros that want a portable device need something more than just a laptop: They need a machine capable of delivering impressive performance and features in a compact size.
