Microsoft came out with its first laptop in 2015 and it was the Surface Laptop. A 2 in 1 machine that could be used both as a laptop and a tab. The display was a touchscreen so using it in the tab mode was a good experience. Surface laptops have evolved over the years as everything in the tech world does. But one thing that didn’t change is that the Surface laptops were intended to be the premium range laptops. But are they a good pick for colleges has to be thought with regards to the needs of a college student. So, let’s find out about “Are Surface Pros Good For College?”
Surface Pros and a college student
What does a college student need in a laptop? Something he can work on easily and that is optimized to work smoothly. Also, something that can be carried around easily. And the surface pros do satisfy all these needs of a student. The Surface Pros are enormously lightweight devices with a slim design, so they can be carried around in a backpack without them pulling you down to the ground, and even if you don’t have a backpack which may be the case after buying the laptop you can carry it in your hand. And they also take up a very small space. And hence an ergonomic device.
So, carrying around your Surface Pro won’t be a problem. Coming to the specs, Surface Pros are highly equipped devices that won’t leave the student desiring anything else. so Surface Pros are Good For College.
Also, the ability to be used as a tab can be useful for a student. The touchscreen is a highly responsive one that comes with a stylus. So, you can draw, make notes and do whatever else you might need. Or even primarily using it as a tab only if you think nobody will make faces at you caring about such a big tab. And being a Microsoft device, it comes pre-installed with genuine Windows and all the other Microsoft applications which can come in pretty handy to a student. Next up is the display quality of these devices. And I must say they are among the best. So, if you are sitting outside by a tree in the college yard on a sunny day it still can get bright enough for you to see clearly in the direct sunlight. And the keyboards that come with the Surface Pros are exceptionally good. Clicky and highly responsive keys that will make your typing experience way more fluid. So, Surface Pros are a good choice for a college student to pick up.
Prices can be tricky
The price of Surface Pros can easily be above a thousand dollars. And the price decides if it is a student-friendly device because in the end it always comes to the affordability of the device for a student. If you have a tight budget, clearly Surface pro is not a good choice. You can easily get other devices way cheaper that can do the job for you. But if you want the absolute best and your pocket can allow so then Surface pro is the choice. But overall, most students won’t be able to afford it, but there is an alternative if you want a Surface Pro. You can buy the previous version of the Surface Pro or a refurbished one which can save you money and still be a highly capable device. Looking at it even the first surface device is good enough. So, buying the latest version is not your only choice. Here is the link to a refurbished Surface Pro 7 a total performance beast that even some of the current devices can’t compete against.
Performance
Equipped with the latest high-end processors, and high-speed storage drives which speed up your computer even more and help you transfer data instantly. Surface Pros can get you through everyday use easily for a long period. They also come with High tech cooling systems that keep your system temperature regulated hence not hindering the performance of the device. Conferencing and virtual meetings can also be done with quality webcams and speakers that are well above average. So, attending classes from home won’t be a problem. The batteries are also well optimized with the system hence giving you the extra hours of battery that a student needs while off the charger.
Cons
Everything has a dark side and so do Surface Pros and I have noted them below:
. Price: Like we already discussed, Surface Pros are an above thousand-dollar deal. So, you might have to empty your pockets to get one. And as a student that money can be spent in better ways if you go for a cheaper option. Also, keeping in mind Surface Pros can sometimes be even more costly with the change in configuration.
. Scarcity of Ports: Over time Surface Pros have lost almost all useful ports leaving just a few with no headphone jack. So, if you are the kind of person who needs other devices to be connected to his laptop you might have to shy away from Surface laptops.
. Fixed Components: Also, most of the components of the Surface Pro are fixed like the ram and other things so there is a very small chance of you getting to upgrade your device in the future or even self-servicing it.
. Components sold Separately: Along with the already high price, other aspects can also help empty your pockets even deeper. They are the components that you have to buy separately which won’t come with the original product. These are the keyboard, surface pen, and the back stand which are almost integral to the working of your Surface Pro. So better make a choice right now!
CONCLUSION
I know this article doesn’t look like a spec sheet and if you came looking for one this isn’t it because what this is, is an overview of the whole Surface Pro product line, as most of them will still perform well even though being outdated and to put down a spec sheet of them all wouldn’t have been ideal. But enough of me trying to defend myself. Now let’s come to what I think. And it is that Surface Pros are, as we talked about, very efficient devices that are student-friendly and can be used by students for their day-to-day use and they would be satisfied with them. But the price points and the other tiny hiccups are what you have to keep in mind to make an informed decision. Rest Surface Pros are among the best line-up of laptops out there.
