MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 8

From $1,353 microsoft.com

Of course, Microsoft makes Windows software, but it has a handful of its own hardware products, too, with the purest version of software installed, in this case Windows 11. The Surface Pro 8 is sleek and attractive; designed as a tablet with an optional keyboard accessory. The Type Cover, as it’s called, is very good, sitting at an angle that’s great for typing and with more key travel than the thin cover suggests. It’s usually paired with the (also optional) Slim Pen to write or draw on screen. Microsoft includes a kickstand so you can angle the tablet perfectly, whether you’re watching videos, using it in conventional laptop mode or almost flat for creative apps. The touchscreen is great and the display is super-sharp. It has an adjustable refresh rate so everything flows smoothly. Microsoft claims battery life as 16 hours; the reality is less but it’s enough to get you through a working day.