| On its surface (Im sorry) theres little distinction between the Pro and RT Surface models. This device is the same testament to Microsofts newly refined design aesthetic, with simple lines and clean edges that make it a handsome tablet in a business-casual sort of way. Its made entirely of Microsofts "VaporMg" material, which feels thin but sturdy, and it comes in any color you want as long as its black. The whole body appears to be made of one piece of that VaporMg, except for two seams along the top edge that are ever so slightly offset, like the last person on the assembly line didnt push quite hard enough. The plastic strip along the top of the RTs back is gone here, since evidently Microsoft figured out somewhere else to put the wireless radios, so it feels even sleeker. |
| The only major aesthetic difference is a slight gap in the siding of the Surface Pro, which runs around all four of its edges. Thats where the fans go Microsoft is using peripheral venting on the Surface Pro, using that little space to push air out instead of relying on a couple of larger vents. It doesnt look terrible, but it both adds and calls attention to the extra thickness of the device. Still, though, Microsoft did well in the looks department with both Surface models. | | The tablets face is basically nothing but a screen and a Windows logo the display even blends nicely into the bezel, so it really does seem to be all screen. The power button rests on the angled upper edge; a full USB port, volume rocker, and headphone jack take up the left side. The strange power cord is on the right side it feels like a cheap knockoff of Apples MagSafe adapter, a magnetic connector thats really hard and awkward to attach because its set at such a weird angle. A DisplayPort jack sits next to it, along with a microSD card reader that I didnt figure out was a microSD reader until I actually stuck a card in there – its just an unidentified slot on the edge of the device |
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