Microsoft came banging last year with an amazing come back presenting the Surface Pro 6 2-in-1 Detachable tablet computer. It is among the sixth generation of surface pro product line developed by Microsoft, and has since received favorable reviews from users all over the world singing praises about its high performance and long battery life. sounds too good to be true right, However the surface pro 6 was largely criticized for lacking USB-C PORTS.
MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 6 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
At this point we discuss the key specifications that makes this unique brand so special to use.
Developer: Microsoft
Type: 2-in-1 detachable
Operating system: Windows 10 home
CPU : i5-8250U intel Kaby lake R Quad core, 1.60 to 3.40GHz, i5-8350U (1.70 to 3.60GHz), i7-8650U(1.90 to 4.20GHz)
Product family: Surface
Memory: 16GB, 8GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage: Solid drive in 256GB, 128GB, 512GB, OR 1 TB Capacities
Display: Pixel sense display with 3:2 aspect ratio, 10-point multi touch and pen support. Also included is 12.3 inches (31cm), 2736 x 1824 (267PPI)
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera: Skype HD video with windows hello, front camera : 5.0Mp 1080p, rear camera: 8.0Mp 1080p video
Mass: i5:775grams (1.709 ib), i7:792grams (1.746ib)
Dimensions: 292 millimeters (11.5 in) (width) , 201 millimeters (7.9 in)(height), 8.5 millimeters (0.33 in) (depth)
Sensors: Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor
Stereo: Dual microphones, 1.6W stereo speakers with dolby registered Audio TM premium
Connection: 1 x mini display port, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x 3.5mm Headphone jack, 1 x microSDXC card reader, surface type cover port, 1 x surface connect port
Wireless: W-FI IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compatible, bluetooth wireless 4.1 technology.
THE BUILD, DESIGN AND WHERE TO BUY SURFACE PRO 6
The surface pro 6 comes back looking dashing with the Matte black color design, this is an option not seen before since the original surface pro was created. While the display is so beautiful and highly talked about No wonder it is being made by LG. It features a 12.3 inch pixel sense display with a resolution of (2736 x 1824). Unlike the previous models of the surface pro and other devices which make use of sharp sourced displays. Talking about the design,shape,build quality and uniqueness, the surface pro 6 looks exactly like its predecessor. It has got the same keyboard, style pen, and quite the same functions all similar to the surface pro. Purchasing or buying the Microsoft’s surface pro 6 can now be done with Ease through the use of JUMIA ONLINE E-COMMERCE STORE or any retail outlet in your region.
POWER CONSUMPTION
When the device is being charged, the Surface Pro 6 shows it has three different power modes to change how it draws power these modes are BEST PERFORMANCE, BETTER PERFORMANCE AND SUGGESTED PERFORMANCE. When the brightness is changed to 200, the surface pro 6 draws 5W power, when it is not being charged, it has the ability to add another power mode in these power modes are RECOMMENDED PERFORMANCE, BEST PERFORMANCE, BETTER PERFORMANCE AND BATTERY SAVER. The battery life of the surface pro 6 lasts up to 9hours. This is as a result of the fact that all consumer configurations on the surface pro 6 are pre-installed with windows 10 home 64-bits.
PROCESSOR AND STORAGE
Microsoft says “black is not just a color, it is a whole new material.” while this device looks and feels so great to use especially the MATTE BLACK DESIGN, unlike the surface pro with 4GB RAM which is its smallest, the surface pro 6 product line for the very first time is able to display a tablets that comes up with the Quad-core 8th generation processor. This tech invention enables the device to combat excess heat dissipation,through a thermal cooling system while the core i5 model being less powerful with less heat production is fan less. What a device you might be thinking.
ACCESSORIES
The surface pro 6 is compatible with the surface dial for additional shortcuts and functionality.
The surface pro 6 can use any of the mouse that comes with surface product line as there are two types available in three colors these are : the surface mobile mouse and the surface arc mouse.
The surface pro 6 has got an adapter that supports USB 3 display port alternate mode, and charging via USB power delivery. It also comes with an optional USB-C adapter that can be attached to the docking/AC surface connect port.
An all round quality tablet with an optional type cover that is covered with Alcantara material which is available in four different colors.
The surface pro 6 uses also an optional style surface pen with tilt support and up to 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity which comes included with four different colors also.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE SURFACE PRO 6 2 -IN -1 TABLET
After considering the time and research it will cost you to make up your mind and go through with the decision to choose the Microsoft Surface pro 6 (MATTE BLACK DESIGN), Below we will discuss about things you might want to know about the device before purchasing.
IS THE MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 6 WORTH IT?
Of course the surface pro 6 is worth every value for your money, this is because the Kaby lake processor is still incredibly fast although the intel’s 8th generation coffee lake chips has now surpassed it,regardless when core i7 is being paired with a 16GB RAM of the surface pro 6 in a battery test the surface pro 6 lasted more than 9 hours now that’s what i call top notch device.
WHAT CAN THE SURFACE PRO 6 DO?
This device takes advantage of its touch screen interface and can be used as a tablet or as a notebook using its keyboard accessory, which doubles as a cover for the display and also uses the surface pen and surface dial.
CAN THE SURFACE PRO REPLACE A LAPTOP?
This tablet is a full laptop replacement unlike most other brands i am very sure you cant turn the ipad into a full fledge laptop replacement certainly not. As a windows operating system turning the surface pro 6 into a laptop replacement is fully possible.
IS THE SURFACE PRO 6 GOOD FOR GAMING?
The answer is : yes, it is good for nice gaming experience while you will not be running any high end application on the back end, it has been made a fully portable gaming pc for user experience. Thou you will need to compromise on the resolution sometimes.
DO I NEED AN ANTIVIRUS FOR THE SURFACE PRO 6?
The answer is : No, there is no need for an antivirus in most cases as the surface pro 6 has a built in windows defender for viruses and threat protection.
HOW DO I CONNECT MY SURFACE PRO 6 TO HDMI?
To connect your device to the HDMI port you will choose to follow this instruction.
FIRST you will need to connect your device with an HDMI cable , then plug the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your tv.
Secondly, insert the adapter to the mini display port/USB-C of the surface pro 6
Then once it has been connected you swipe into the action screen of the device
Lastly, choose duplicate, Extend or second screen only.
HOW DO I CONNECT MY SURFACE PRO 6 TO A MONITOR?
Connecting your surface pro 6 to a monitor can be tasking especially if you just purchased yours newly, well to connect to a monitor just plug the cable into the mini display port and the other end to the monitor, once connected, select what display you prefer on the screen by swiping open the action screen and clicking the project tab so as to bring up the monitor options.
MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 6 AVAILABILITY AND PRICE
In Nigeria ranging at about NGN 370,000 the surface pro 6 can be purchased at any retail store near you or perhaps you might prefer checking out the online E-commerce stores. Depending on the configuration you will like to purchase. it is available and it is an incredible tablet worth having.