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November 07, 2015

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Iâ€™ve been warming up to the Microsoft Surface line of tablets lately. The latest version, the Surface Pro 4, is a step in the right direction and has a few bells and whistles that might make you think twice before pre-ordering that fancy new Apple iPad Pro that comes out this month.

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The Pro 4 is a tablet that acts like a laptop. It runs standard Windows apps, has a fast Intel Core processor (sixth generation) all the way up to the i7, and has a cover keyboard you can add for $130 that converts the tablet into a laptop you can use on the plane.

On paper, the Pro 4 is an incremental upgrade from the Surface Pro 3. Itâ€™s a hair thinner, a hair faster, and lasts a hair longer. In my tests, the screen on the Surface Pro 4 looks sharper and a bit more colorful, which makes sense since Microsoft says theyâ€™ve improved the display and made it a bit bigger and with a smaller bezel. (Dell is the leader in making devices with a screen that stretches all the way to the edges; the XPS 13 is still one of my favorite laptops.)

Before you split with your $899, though, there are a few things to keep in mind.One is that the Microsoft ecosystem is a bit disjointed. With a tablet, you really want to just dive in and get content quickly, then flop down on a hotel bed and read an e-book. A tablet is all about instant intake. Windows 10 is a vast improvement in terms of touch access to apps, but you canâ€™t quickly buy a book in the Microsoft Store (you have to use the Nook app). You can easily rent movies and watch TV shows, but the only "all you can eatâ€ music app is not integrated into the Store, itâ€™s a separate app called Groove. And, Iâ€™m still not seeing a wealth of touch apps in general. Thereâ€™s one for Skype, Evernote, a few newspaper apps, plenty of games, and of course all of the Microsoft apps including a few that sync up with your Xbox One, but I canâ€™t think of a single touch app thatâ€™s groundbreaking or brand new for Windows 10 and runs in tablet mode.

Another really important spec to think about is battery life. Microsoft says the new Surface Pro 4 will last about nine hours. Thatâ€™s not bad for a tablet, since the iPad Air gets about ten hours per charge. But for serious business work with the cover keyboard and using the Pro 4 as a laptop, itâ€™s not nearly as good as, say, an HP EliteBook 840. In fact, with the long-life battery option, you can squeak out about 33 hours of battery on the 840. Laptops just last longer, unless you get the super-thin "airâ€ models. Iâ€™ve used an EliteBook on trips before and just left the charger in my office, knowing that it will last the entire time. Itâ€™s not possible on the Surface Pro 4.

This is not intended to discourage you too much. The Surface Pro 4 is a powerful tablet that acts like a laptop, and Iâ€™m becoming a fan of the idea (power and portability). I know I can load Adobe Photoshop on one and do some editing, or even play a game like Fallout 4 and expect the processing power to keep pace. Thereâ€™s no way either of those scenarios will pan out on the upcoming iPad Pro. The Surface has finally edged into the realm of possibility for me since they are now thin enough for true portability and powerful enough for real work.

Itâ€™s a good reminder: The Surface Pro 4 is not as handy to use as a normal tablet, due to the lack of innovative apps and the splintered ecosystem. Itâ€™s not as long-lasting as a laptop. Whether you spring for one has more to do with whether those two factors are easy to overlook.

As you may have guessed, we're rather big fans of Apple computers here at Macworld. From the pristine beautify of the new iMac with Retina display, to the svelte pleasures of the new 12in MacBook, we enjoy them all. But why do these devices cause such loyalty and affections from users, when they could buy a perfectly good PC for a lot less money? Here are 10 reasons why we think Macs are better than their Windows based brethren. Watch our headed Mac vs PC debate above.

Any comparison of Macs and PCs needs to note that Macs are PCs. In fact, as Apple used to say in every boilerplate of every press release: "Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.â€

Nor is it, strictly speaking, a comparison between the Mac operating system and Windows, because a Mac can actually run Windows.

However, for the sake of argument, we'll group those various personal computers manufactured by the various PC manufacturers on one side, and those built by Apple on the other, as we answer the question: Why are Macs better than PCs?

Windows 10 has been out for 2 and a half months now, but the hardware race around Microsoftâ€™s operating system is just heating up. Less than a week after Microsoft announced its first laptop, Acer today debuted its a new batch of Windows 10 devices.Zoltâ€™s box is primarily focused on common laptop power tips from major PC manufacturers, ranging from Asus to Dell, HP to Lenovo, Samsung and Toshiba. The Laptop Charger Plus comes in graphite (shown), orange, or violet, and sits in the middle of the box, while a black cable connects to all of the PC tips. As previously noted, Zolt sells the MagSafe cables as a $20 add-on to the system; they were bundled along with our review unit. Finally, though the manual mentions an included carrying case, it was nowhere to be found in the box.Each of Zoltâ€™s computer charging cables has a specially molded USB plug thatâ€™s deliberately designed not to fit into a conventional USB port â€” this is to avoid a situation where you try to connect the MagSafe adapters or PC charging cable to a regular USB port. Similarly, while the Laptop Charger Plus has three ports, the PC and Mac charging cables will only fit into the top one of those ports, one at a time. Youâ€™re not supposed to connect your iPhone, iPad, or other mobile device to the computer charging port. The two regular USB ports each have enough power to charge any iPad or iPhone at full speed, subject to one limitation: the power draw of your computer.

The new lineup includes the convertible Aspire R 14 notebook and the Aspire Z3-700, an all-in-one PC with a built-in battery for portable use. Both machines were optimized for Windows 10, and have improved Cortana support in particular with dual microphones for better listening in noisy environments.

"We worked closely with Acer to help ensure their devices would make the most of Windows 10,â€ Microsoft hardware boss Terry Myerson in a press release. The Aspire R 14 is a four-mode touchscreen laptop featuring tablet, tent, display and laptop functions enabled by its 360 hinge. The 18.5 mm laptop weighs 4.19 pounds and comes with up to 8GB RAM and MU-MIMO support for faster WiFi speeds. It will come to the U.S. in late October starting at $699.

The Aspire Z3-700 is perhaps the more interesting device. The all-in-one PC can ditch the power outlet for up to five hours, allowing users to take the machine anywhere they want to work. The built-in kickstand allows it to be used like a traditional desktop or a large tablet with a 10-point touchscreen built in. However, the Z3-700 doesnâ€™t have a U.S. release date yet. Itâ€™ll be available in EMEA countries by the end of the year for around €599.