2in1 If you are wondering what to buy on a laptop, why you should first consider "Surface Pro 8"

The "2in1" type laptop that is now available from each manufacturer, but the pioneer is Microsoft's "Surface" series.The specifications that the display and keyboard are completely separated and can be used like a tablet are now known.

The latest model "Surface Pro 8" of such a popular series is the high degree of perfection that we recommend to business people in the "New Normal" era, which features the spread of teleworks.I tried the actual machine, so let's deliver a review.

The mobility of the display and the keyboard is the charm of Surface

As mentioned earlier, Surface Pro 8 is a 2in1 type laptop called "separate type", where the display and keyboard are completely separated.The display is compatible with touch operation, so it can be used like a tablet.

The display is 13 type and supports a refresh rate of 2880 x 1920, up to 120Hz.The vertical ratio of the screen is 3: 2, and when it comes to a laptop, it has a vertical width.For this reason, a lot of information can be confirmed when displaying vertically width apps such as web pages and SNS.

In particular, "Windows 11", which is pre -installed in Surface Pro 8, will allow you to use Android smartphone apps (not in Japan at the time of writing).In the sense that multiple SNS apps are displayed, it is a great point that the vertical width is wide.

The main constitution is 891g.This is the weight of only the display part, and if you use an separately sold type cover, it will basically be over 1 kg.It is a 2in1 type that can be used as a tablet, so I am grateful that it is a little lighter, but it is not a problem to carry it in a bag and carry it.

If you use Surface Pro 8 in the business scene, you can use a keyboard and use it like a tablet when using it for presentations and business negotiations, such as a keyboard, etc.It is attractive to be changed.Of course, after work is over, it is also suitable for watching videos at home as a tablet.

In the case of a job like the author, it was convenient to use a laptop style when writing a manuscript, and when watching an online presentation, such as using it in a tablet style.

OFFICE app x "Surface Slimpen 2" improves work efficiency!?

This is also sold separately, but using Surface Slimpen 2 with Surface Pro 8 improves work efficiency in the business scene.

It is the editing work of the Office app that demonstrates the original Surface Slimpen 2.When creating materials using software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, you can partially select and delete parts that are not needed by drawing a circle with Surface Slimpen 2.

The image is that the work that is usually done with the mouse is replaced with a touch pen.Of course, the operation of the mouse is convenient, but the point is that the touch pen can be operated more intuitively and can be easily used outdoors without taking the mouse.

In addition, the upper part of the Surface Slimpen 2 is a button, and you can launch a memo app called "Microsoft Whiteboard" with one click.This is also a useful function for taking a small note.

In addition to the Surface Slim Pen 2, all the keyboards for Surface Pro are sold separately.From the official website, you can purchase a set model that stores the Surface Slimpen 2 in the touch pen, the keyboard alone, and the type cover.

As mentioned earlier, the keyboard is a type cover type, so it is thin and lightweight.The key is not bad because it is a key that sinks firmly, but it is not suitable for those who want to driven a large amount of sentences.Recommended for those who want to operate the key quickly and quickly.

Equipped with high -performance microphone and speakers convenient for telework!Surprisingly happy out camera!?

The CPU of Surface Pro 8 can be selected from the 11th generation Intel Core i7/Core i5.The memory capacity is 8GB/16GB/32GB, and the storage capacity can be selected from 4 patterns, 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB.

Of course, the operation varies depending on the configuration, but even the 11th generation Intel Core i5/memory 8GB/storage 128GB will be sufficient for use in general business situations.

The interface is equipped with two USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 4 on the right side of the main unit, a Surface Connect port, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a volume adjustment button on the left side.

In recent years, the opportunity to use online conferences has increased due to the spread of teleworks, and microphone performance and audio performance are also important.Surface Pro 8 adopts "Dual Far-Field Studio Mike" and "2W stereo speaker equipped with Dolby Atmos audio", making it a highly satisfying finish for audio.

The in -camera (front camera) is 5.0MP and supports full HD video shooting.By using "Windows Hello", you can unlock by face authentication.

An unusual thing for a laptop product is an out camera (rear camera).You may think that it is not necessary for a laptop, but it is useful when you shoot materials and save them as a PDF file or read the QR code.It is an excellent camera with an autofocus function.

2in1 laptop "Surface Pro 8" with an outstanding sense of stability with three beats of mobility, operability, and operability.

Surface Pro 8 is a high -spec for the operability, complaint, which is obtained by using Surface Slimpen 2 and keyboard, including the mobility that can be used in a free style, editing Office software, utilizing the separate style of the separate type.A well -balanced product with the operability that can be used in the meeting.

The performance required for a laptop computer varies from person to person, but this product, which has the flexibility that can be used and used in any scene, seems to be a product that satisfies many business person needs.

Since both software/hardware, including the "Windows 11", which has just started distribution, we are developing both software and hardware, the operation is optimized, and the point is that there is a sense of security.This is a product that you should try for those who are considering purchasing a laptop according to the new way of working.

Interview/sentence/Fumihiko Sato