Microsoft 11 Inch Laptop

I have used several types of laptop computers, but Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is more than I expected :)

When Microsoft banned computer hardware that didn't have the TPM chip and therefore would not run Windows 11, I said, That's it. Fool me once Microsoft. shame on you... What's to stop Microsoft from doing this again in the future? I began looking at alternatives and decided that running Windows 11 as a Virtual Machine (VM) inside a product called Parallels Desktop on a Mac was the way to go. I'm one who always assembled his own PC's and keeping my budget at $1000 for the box (no new monitor, keyboard, mouse, external devices) BUT, if I was going to run Windows 11 inside of my new Mac, the Mac had better be on the robust end of the spectrum. My former Macs have always had 8 to 16GB of RAM which was adequate for my usage. But since Windows 11 doesn't thrive until reaching 16GB, I decided that 32GB should be fine with this new Mac (it's perfect) Next, storage. VM's require a lot of storage space. I'm running a Windows 11 VM, Mac Sonoma (this is an additional Mac VM) and a Linux VM. My Mac now has 850GB free on a 2TB drive. Yes, get the 2TB storage! I have no storage insecurity which counts for a lot. Perhaps I'll try moving the VM's to external storage someday but I don't have resources for trying experiments now - using RAID arrays, etc. So now I have an expensive Mac (it's all relative, I know). I justify it by saying that I was going to have to buy my $1000 Windows box anyway plus I wanted the new Mac silicon. Installing Parallels Desktop and the Windows 11 VM is mostly an automated experience. Everything is fast.

I had two laptops that were no more than three years old and after the upgrade to Microsoft windows 11 they just seem to slow down. The simple fix was to put two of these drives in the two computers and then clean load Microsoft windows 11 - 64 bit The difference was unbelievable it was almost like a totally different computer and also with a new operating system. These are such a wonderful set of drives and do just fine performance and affordability

I use for my Laptop 13 inch and it fit and light.

I tried to buy the 18 Inch one, but it is always sold out. The best laptop I have used.

V handy for my 13 inch laptop, for traveling as well

First, I’m not being PAID for this review. All my research was on-line (user reviews, YouTube, manufacturer, etc..). Since I'm no longer working, my comparative opinion is based on devices I own (iPad Pro, existing monitor, cell phones, etc..). I’m not a professional photographer or content producer (but generally clean up personal photos, etc..) and I do not game on the PC (Playstation is better imo). My initial impression is Wow! Screen image is super nice and much better than the 11-year-old Samsung 22-inch 1080p (TN panel) I have been using. Colors are more vibrant, and the panel is more intense regardless of the brightness setting. Set up is straight forward. I'm using this with Intel Iris Xe graphics and 32GB of system RAM on Windows 11. Connection is with a Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable (user supplied) and the monitor is set to 2560 x 1440, with no scaling, running at 75hz. I did update the device settings to use the ASUS monitor drivers (you must manually install them, but this is very easy to do), and I did install the ASUS Chroma Tune software to simplify changing monitor color presets. The monitor itself recognized the miniDP cable connection and preset the audio input controls. This 27-inch 1440p panel is a joy to use. Splitting the screen in half (landscape orientation) for Outlook and Edge, Word and Excel, etc. creates a very normal and enjoyable workspace. Full screen mode for photo editing is impressive, the size and resolution seem to make my PaintShop Pro software function better. While the speakers are tinny, I don't like having external speakers on the desk and the audio output is fine for my needs. While others have mentioned the difficulty of using the monitor’s menu for volume control, I am finding the audio control on my desktop sufficient to control volume without having to change the monitor’s preset level.

I switched from a Microsoft laptop to the Ipad pro. The touch screen is to navigate , very fast operating system. Battery life is amazing, I go days without charging. The camera images are incredible, four speakers sound is good. i would recommend a screen saver and padded case to protect your investment. Great choice

I bought my laptop with B&H and Microsoft Office 365 pop-up with a discount and I didn't hesitate to add it to my cart.

As I become familiar with these, I now own two, I look at a year old uber powerful laptop an see nothing but limitations to the laptop form factor. Microsoft nailed usability with the Surface. If you have not yet experienced 30gb M.2 buss this will open your eyes on what is in store for the future. When my wife turned it on all she could say was, WOW. Yes, there are some limitations. The port is USB-C 10gb not thunderbolt. The screen is not 4K. But I am not editing video on this tiny computer, I do that on a gaming style workstation with monster color corrected monitors. but for the other 90% of the things I do on a computer, including watching Amazon Prime in bed, this is PERFECT.