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"I was hoping the [$499] Surface Pro would cure my desire for a new 13 in. retina Macbook Pro"

A Surface Pro is the wrong device for someone who is already happy with their tablet and laptop, is not invested in the Microsoft ecosystem, and does not need an ultraportable work / drawing device. However, if one or more of those applies, giving the Surface Pro a shot may be an eye-opening (even if flawed) surprise.

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Since I'm working on a 5 year old Macbook Pro of course I want a new one :)

I think that the Surface Pro is compared to both Macbook Air's frequently. It is almost exactly the same guts as an 11 in Macbook Air.

Just because I purchased it on sale doesn't mean I didn't expect it to fill a need that I have for an updated computer. With the keyboard it totaled > $630 and an 11 Air isn't all that much more on Apple's refurb site.

I don't regret trying it one bit. And I was just sharing my experience and context.

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