Surface Pro X review: heartbreaker

The Surface Pro X is the Windows 10 computer Microsoft has tried to make for years. It is a beautiful, well-made hybrid tablet device that runs on an ARM processor co-developed between Microsoft and Qualcomm. The base model costs $1,138.99 with a keyboard. But like previous attempts, Microsoft hasn’t done enough to offset the compromises this aspirational computer asks of customers.
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Do you think there will ever be enough ARM apps to make this computer worth it?

[@AlbertoFigueroaArquitectura]

8:26

[@FrostFinn123]

Though the laptop is a little disappointing, I will always be impressed with Microsoft's hardware design

[@neilwilliams7376]

Dieter is starting his late 80's stand-up career by hiking up the sleeves on his jacket.

[@LumiRockets]

It's called the "bleeding edge" for a reason. It hurts to be first.

[@genos3104]

"A surface to admire, not to buy"

[@avangeli]

“Do you think the apps will come?”

[@jayatflyt]

god dieter is such a good reviewer

[@magrudergrinder23]

It’s the app gap from Windows Phone all over again 🤦‍♂️

[@SickPillow]

If this wasn't running on ARM, I would have bought it already.

[@TeamAPS]

Dieter is easily one of the best tech reviewers on the internet.

[@boxertest]

Surface pro x: I'm the future!

[@Nibou21]

at

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That thumbnail is phenomenal!

[@operationsyaf]

Dieter‘s reviews are something I look forward to.

[@sepehr_moghani]

The first wood table, the marble kitchen counter and the third black table are all amazing. I wasn’t even looking at the Surface.

[@HispanicAt7heDisco]

Damn Dieter. You're great at your job. Just wanted to say that.

[@TabletPro]

What gorgeous cinematography. Absolutely fantastic review. Thank you

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The Verge doing the best tech reviews these days

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