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Microsoft Surface Pro (1st gen, early 2013)

Microsoft Surface Pro (1st gen, early 2013)
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alaScore 89

1016 reviews

May, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1016 reviews of Microsoft Surface Pro (1st gen, early 2013). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and usability. The screen and performance also get good comments, whereas there are some mixed comments about the storage. There are some less positive reviews about the durability and price.

portability, performance, screen, usability, battery

price, durability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Surface Pro (1st gen, early 2013) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Microsoft Surface Pro (1st gen, early 2013)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 user reviews of Microsoft Surface Pro (1st gen, early 2013) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

85% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Surface Pro (1st gen, early 2013)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 491 user reviews of Microsoft Surface Pro (1st gen, early 2013) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

Expert review by : Alastair Stevenson (trustedreviews.com)

New Surface Pro

 

You wouldn't know it from the name, but the Surface Pro is actually the fifth convertible tablet-come-laptop from Microsoft. When did companies decide that numbers were no longer cool?

Jun, 2017
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Expert review by : Matt Egan (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Pro video review - Windows 8 tablet is a compromise, but a good compromise.

 

The Surface Pro is either a tiny Ultrabook or a bulky Windows 8 tablet, depending on your point of view. Is the Surface Pro the one device to rule them all? Watch our Surface Pro UK video review to find out.

May, 2013
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Expert review by : Dale Walker (itpro.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) review: Still worth buying? | IT PRO

 

Microsoft's hybrid maybe five years old, but it still manages to pack a punch

Blazing performance; Excellent design; High-quality display

No USB-C support

Feb, 2019
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Expert review by : Kevin Thomas (3g.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Pro Review

 

If you're after a tablet for some serious work, and have plenty of money to spend, the Surface Pro will make a great choice. But if you really want a device that can be popped into a bag and used for games, browsing reading and so on, there are better...

Great power; perfect for working on the move; Touch Cover keyboard is impressive.

Seriously weighty; battery life is disappointing; limited choice of apps.

If you’re after a tablet for some serious work, and have plenty of money to spend, the Surface Pro will make a great choice. But if you really want a device that can be popped into a bag and used for games, browsing, reading and so on, there are better...

Jun, 2013
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Expert review by : Alfred Siew (techgoondu.com)

Hands on: Microsoft Surface Pro June 3rd, 2013 | by Alfred Siew Enterprise 0

 

The tablet will work as a laptop replacement for many users, except perhaps those who want a larger keyboard and screen for heavy-duty typing.

Jun, 2013
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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Microsoft Surface Pro tablet

 

Microsoft's Intel-powered tablet is fantastic, but somewhat flawed. We can live with that

Brilliant design ; Great touchscreen display ; Excellent add-on keyboard connector

Significant, inescapable compromise inherent in form factor ; Mediocre battery life for a notebook, terrible for a tablet ; Frustrating power connector

Microsoft's full-fat Windows 8 tablet is hugely compromised, but that's part of its design. We found its versatility useful, but limiting at the same time.

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by : Ng Chong Seng (hardwarezone.com)

10 Tips & Tricks for Microsoft Surface Pro & RT Tablets

 

Have you just gotten your Surface Pro, finished setting it up, and thinking of what to do next? Why not fire up IE10 and read this tips and tricks article? Surface RT users, we didn't forget you - many of these tips apply to you too.

Jun, 2013
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Expert review by : Adam Z. Lein (pocketnow.com)

Microsoft Surface Pro Review

 

Read our full review of Microsoft's Surface Pro and find out why it's the new poster-child for Windows based tablets.

Gorgeous high-end hardware ; Largest application ecosystem of any tablet operating system ; Faster than any ARM-based tablet ; Huge hardware compatibility ecosystem ; More enterprise & business features than any other tablet (Active Directory support,...

5 hour battery life is less than many low-power tablets ; Intel Core i5 CPU generates some heat when under heavy use ; Maximum RAM option is only 4Gb ; Maximum SSD storage option is only 128Gb (with around 89Gb available at first boot.) ; Stylus...

The reason it’s called the Surface Pro is because it’s for Professionals (or people who would like to be professionals someday), but it’s also great for amateurs. The price reflects that, the processor power reflects that, the operating system reflects...

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by : Joe Wilcox (betanews.com)

Should you buy Microsoft Surface Pro?

 

Microsoft's flagship tablet running Window 8 Pro goes on sale in Canada and the United States on February 9. The device is the most-important released to date running the operating system, for what it seeks to accomplish and means for Microsoft....

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

MICROSOFT Surface Pro 12.3" Touchscreen 2 in 1 - Silver

 

great portable laptop device

If performance is needed get the I5

May, 2018
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