Now that I have both a Surface Pro, and a iPad (that work has lent me), I find that I like using the iPad more :(
People who know me, know that I love my Surface Pro, and that I would not spend any money on a iPad. but now that I have been using them both, the iPad is better.
Here is Why:
If I want to do work, the Surface Pro, it can do it all. however it’s just too small, I need a larger screen. Also, the keyboard (“type keyboard” ) is just a bit to small, and the touch pad does not always work well. Now I can’t do any work on an iPad, but in both cases, I will go to my desk top computer to do any real work. I was really hoping that Surface Pro would help me with this case. I just don’t find it comfortable to use. Unlike a notebook that I can’t sit it on my lap, I find that I have too put the Surface Pro on a table, or find a big book to put it under to use it well. Another thing is that I can’t hold it in my hands conformably either way. The is not just the weight, it’s it’s configuration; its too wide one way, and too tall the other way (both the RT and PRO)
If I just want to use it to watch YouTube, or read something the iPad is perfect for that, you can use the iPad or the iPad mini, and they both feel good in my hands. I can use them anywhere in the house and be comfortable. This is not the case with the PRO.
There are a lot of problems with Windows 8, but not with iOS. But I will wait for MS to fix these problems, because it will take some time.
The pen is the best part of the Surface PRO
I’m hoping that Microsoft comes out with a smaller Surface, that is not a wide screen format. I will get that one when it is available. (I’m still a MS fan boy at hart). But Apple has a better product. :(
