As Microsoft continues driving to make its own hardware with Lumia smarphones and other devices such as the Band 2, the Surface Pro 4 is here with the aim of being 'the tablet that can replace your laptop'. But has Microsoft achieved this by 'reinventing the Surface Pro'? Find out in our Surface Pro 4 review.
MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 4 REVIEW: UK PRICE AND COMPETITION
Starting at £749, the new Surface Pro 4 is more expensive than the previous generation but Microsoft has pretty much gone to town when it comes to improvements and upgrades. Remember that the price isn't comparable to tablets like the iPad Air 2 which costs £399. See also: Surface Pro 4 release date, price and specs.

Although that's the starting price, you can spend up to a whopping £2,199 on a top-of-the-range model. That's a lot of money especially considering Microsoft makes you pay extra for the keyboard Type Cover. The Surface Pro 4 isn't a winner when it comes to value.The iPad Pro starts at a more affordable £679 but that price only gets you a measly 32GB of storage and doesn't include the keyboard or the Apple Pencil so the Surface Pro 4 doesn't look quite so bad with a minimum of 128GB and the Surface Pen included.

There is a great deal to like and rave about the Surface Pro 4. The design is thinner and lighter for starters. The screen is awesome, there's plenty of power available, the new Surface Pen is better and the Type Cover is a vast improvement on the last one. However, the design is inherently awkward at times, it's more expensive that a lot of laptops and the Type Cover, which you'll pretty much need, isn't included lowering the value.
Those of you patiently waiting for the launch of the new Gigabyte Aero 14 gaming laptop to launch, after being unveiled ahead of Computex 2016 earlier this year. You will be pleased to know that it is now available with systems starting from $1,599.

Gigabyte has equipped the gaming laptop with a massive 94.24 Wh battery and powered the system using a Core i7-6700HQ processor that can be supported by either 8 or 16GB of DDR4 2133 memory also offers support up to 32GB using the 2 SODIMM slots.Other features include options for either NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M or GTX 970M graphics as well as providing 2 x M.2 SSD slots, 3 x USB 3.0 type-A port and 1 x USB 3.1 type-C port. with connections provided by HDMI 2.0 and mini DisplayPort. with connectivity provided by support for both 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1.

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Aero 14 features a NVIDIA? GeForce? GTX 970M, capable of P9,000+ in 3DMARK 11*, ensuring users a solid edge over the competition. Battery Boost 2.0 delivers an uncompromised gaming experience with 30% extra battery life at same frame rate. Portability and battery life go hand-in-hand and are both essential for mobile gamers. With a slim-line design that few gaming laptops achieve, the Aero 14 takes it a step further by also providing a large capacity battery, up to 94.24 Wh.

The new 6th Generation Intel Core i7 processor features the Intel Skylake architecture with 14nm process, giving you blazing speed and performance which will complete your computing experience. With this new boost in performance, you can do more on your laptop ranging from work to play. Never worry about the battery life as this chip consumes 78% less power than the previous 5th Generation Broadwell chip. Together with PCIe SSD, DDR4 memory, USB 3.1 Type-C, and HDMI 2.0, Skylake allows you to start gaming right away!

Gigabyte has also included auto-adjusting backlit keyboard with individual macro keys, HD camera, an SD card reader, and support for an optional USB-to-LAN adapter. jump over to the official Gigabyte website for full specifications and purchasing options via the link below.

The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is a Windows tablet with a high-resolution display, support for up to an Intel Core i7 Skylake processor, and a fanless design. But Acer doesn’t position the Switch Alpha 12 as a tablet. It’s listed in the laptop category on Acer’s website, and for good reason.Not only does the tablet come with a keyboard cover, but it offers the kind of performance you’d expect from a good notebook computer. It’s one of the first tablets I’ve tested that really does feel like it could serve as a laptop replacement… for some people.

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There’s an adjustable kickstand that makes it easy to adjust the tablet’s position when typing, the keyboard is comfortable to use, and the computer has enough horsepower for everything from web browsing to gaming (as long as you’re happy with older, or less demanding games). But there are a few factors to consider before spending your money on Switch Alpha 12: it’s a bit heavy for a tablet. It has mediocre battery life. And the keyboard isn’t all that easy to use on your lap. But the computer has an excellent display, speedy performance, and features an effective passive cooling system that keeps the Switch Alpha 12 from getting too hot.Best of all, it’s an affordable alternative to other Windows 2-in-1 tablets: prices start at $600 for a model with a Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.

Acer loaned me a Switch Alpha 12 for this review. The model I tested will be available exclusively from Costco for $800 and features a Core i5-6200U processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. It comes with both a keyboard cover and a digital pen.All versions of the Switch Alpha 12 come with the keyboard, but the pen is usually sold separately for $50. Acer also offers models with up to a Core i7 processor and up to 512GB of solid state storage.The Acer Switch Alpha 12 seems to be cut from the same cloth as Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4, which is also a 2-in-1 tablet designed to support a keyboard cover and digital pen. But Microsoft’s tablet is much more expensive: prices start at $899 for a model with an Intel Core M processor. That price includes a pen, but you’ll need to pay $130 extra if you want a keyboard.

Like Acer’s tablet, the entry-level Surface Pro 4 is also fanless… but that model has a 4.5 watt Intel Core M processor. If you opt for a more expensive Surface tablet with a more powerful processor, you’ll get a model that does have a fan, whereas even a top-tier Switch Alpha 12 with a Core i7-6500U processor is fanless.Acer’s tablet uses a liquid cooling system that the company calls "LiquidLoop” to help prevent the tablet from overheating without the need for a fan, and it seems to work pretty well.

During my testing, the back of the laptop would sometimes get a warm, but it never got so hot that the tablet was uncomfortable to hold.The fanless design means there are no vents in the case, which helps protect the internal components from dust. It also means that there are no moving parts under the hood to make noise while the Switch Alpha 12 is in operation.angle_01
The tablet measures 11.6″ x 7.9″ x 0.4 and weighs just over 2 pounds. It’s a bit awkward to hold in one hand, but reasonably comfortable to prop on your lap while surfing the web from your couch.It has a 2160 x 1440 pixel glossy IPS display which looks pretty good from any angle, and there are front-facing stereo speakers above the screen and a 2MP camera (with support for 1080p video recording) in the center of the top bezel.

All the ports are on the right side: a full-sized USB 3.0 ports, a USB 3.1 Type-C port, a microSDXC card reader, and a headset jack, and a power jack (the USB-C port is for data, not charging).The tablet’s case is made of anodized aluminum, and the rear has a brushed aluminum design with the Acer logo in the center, and a 5MP camera in the upper left corner.Add the keyboard cover and the tablet becomes a 2.8 pound laptop that measures 0.6 inches thick. The keyboard connects to the tablet via a series of pogo pins and it’s held firmly in place by strong magnets. Attaching the keyboard is incredibly easy: just bring the tablet near the keyboard and it’ll snap into place without you having to worry about lining up the pins.

The magnets also have a habit of picking up paperclips or other small items left nearby, so you’ll want to keep your work area relatively clean if you don’t want thumbtacks ending up squeezed between the keyboard and tablet.There’s no battery in the keyboard, because it draws power from the tablet’s 4,870 mAh battery.The keyboard has a full-sized QWERTY keyboard with 1.4mm travel and Precision touchpad which works quite well with Windows 10 touch gestures. There are two keyboard options: backlit and normal. The unit I tested has backlit keys, although you can toggle the lights on or off.

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