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The video provides an in-depth unboxing and review of the Microsoft Surface Pro 9, covering its design, performance, and features. Key changes from its predecessors include a new green version, an aluminum body, and USB-C compatibility for charging. The device features a 13-inch PixelSense Flow display, praised for its sharpness, color quality, and 120Hz refresh rate, though it defaults to 60Hz to conserve battery. It supports the Microsoft Slim Pen 2 and older Surface pens, with a premium metal-bodied pen preferred for writing and drawing applications like Microsoft OneNote and Adobe Photoshop.
The Surface Pro 9 is offered with 12th generation Intel i5 or i7 processors, or a Microsoft SQ3 ARM processor for 5G support, and has configurable RAM up to 32GB and SSD storage ranging from 128GB to 1TB. While it excels in everyday tasks and office work, it falls short in video editing performance compared to competitors like the Apple M2 chipset. The device is noted for its high build quality, premium feel, and versatile keyboard cover, but its high price may deter students and those looking for more affordable options like the Xiaomi Book S.
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In this part of the video, the unboxing and initial review of the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 are discussed, highlighting changes from its predecessor. Key aspects covered include design changes, performance, and comparisons with competitors. The host explores the new green version of the tablet, the included accessories such as the Surface Connect connector and charger, and notes the tablet’s compatibility with USB C for charging. The Microsoft Signature Keyboard and Slim Pen 2 are also unboxed. Design specifics mentioned include the 13-inch display with thick bezels to accommodate a magnetic bar, a 5 MP webcam, and sensors for Windows Hello facial recognition, praised for its security. The device’s stereo speakers are commended for their sound quality. Notably, the Surface Pro 9 uses an aluminum body, a switch from the magnesium alloy used in earlier models.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter reviews a high-end tablet, describing its premium feel and build quality. The tablet is 9.3 millimeters thick and weighs 879 grams without accessories. It features a 10-megapixel main camera, a Windows logo, and an extendable kickstand. A notable improvement is the easy access to the SSD slot without tools. The tablet also includes a Surface Connect Port, power button, volume rockers, and two USB-C 4.0 ports supporting Thunderbolt 4. The ARM version has USB-C 3.2 instead. It has a keyboard cover connector, active cooling system, and an elegant speaker design. The Microsoft signature keyboard is praised for its typing experience, backlight, and relatively large touchpad for a tablet. The slim pen can be magnetically attached and charged.
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In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates the features of a foldable device, focusing on its keyboard and display. The device has a sturdy kickstand and a detachable keyboard, which can be used at an angle or flat on the table for comfort. The keyboard is praised for its typing experience. The display is a 13-inch PixelSense Flow with a 3:2 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2880×1920 pixels, offering good sharpness, color quality, contrast, and wide viewing angles. It can reach up to 450 nits brightness but is outshone by devices like the iPad Pro. The device supports a 120Hz refresh rate, which improves pen usage, though it defaults to 60Hz to conserve battery. It is compatible with the Microsoft Slim Pen 2 and older Surface pens. The Slim Pen 2 has a vibration motor to mimic the feeling of writing on paper but feels less premium due to its plastic construction compared to older Surface pens.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the design and functionality of pens compatible with the Surface Pro, preferring the metal-bodied pen over cheaper plastic alternatives due to its premium feel. Both pens work well technically, but the metal one is favored. The Surface Pro 9 tablet is highlighted for writing and drawing applications, including Microsoft OneNote and Adobe Photoshop. Internally, the Surface Pro 9 features 12th generation Intel i5 or i7 processors, or a Microsoft SQ3 ARM processor that supports 5G. It can be configured with 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB of RAM and an SSD ranging from 128GB to 1TB, which is user-replaceable. Performance benchmarks show it slightly lags behind the Apple M2 chipset in CPU performance and graphics are weaker compared to the Surface Pro 8. For everyday tasks and office work, the Surface Pro 9 excels, although for video editing, a high-end version or alternative devices like laptops or iPads might be more suitable.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their initial impressions of the Microsoft Surface Pro 9. They highlight that while the tablet is excellent for office work and some photo editing, it is not suitable for video editing. The Surface Pro 9 is noted for its premium design, high build quality, and a 120Hz screen that is bright and compatible with the Microsoft Surface Pen and Slim Pen 2. The speaker emphasizes that although it has desirable features like a good keyboard cover, it is an expensive device, thus not ideal for everyone, especially students who may find it a costly laptop replacement. The speaker also mentions that a more thorough review of the tablet will be released in a month, and they suggest checking out a video on the Xiaomi Book S, which is a direct competitor to the Surface Pro 9 but cheaper and with an ARM chipset.