Difficult-to-repair Surface Pro built more like an ultrabook than a tablet

Cracking Open the Microsoft Surface Pro

When Microsoft built the Surface Pro, the designers packed the power of an ultrabook in the body of a tablet. Unfortunately, they also made the device nearly impossible for a typical consumer or even an in-house tech to service and repair. On this week's episode of Cracking Open, I take you inside the Surface Pro.

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More ultrabook than tablet From a hardware standpoint, Microsoft's Surface Pro is more like an ultrabook or convertible laptop than a tablet.

The 10.6-inch display has a true 16:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1,920x1,080 pixels. It has stereo speakers, a microSD card slot, a full-size USB 3.0 port, a Mini DisplayPort, and two 720p... [Read more]