Microsoft's Surface Pro 4: A Hybrid on Its Way to Greatness

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[Voiceover] The Surface Pro 4 arrives three years the day

after the launch of the original Surface.

That machine was a pure hybrid PC,

where the keyboard snaps off so you can use it as a tablet.

In those three years the hybrid approach has

clearly emerged as the future of Windows mobility.

So Microsoft is probably right

to attempt to corner the market.

This new Surface has seen some improvements under the hood,

and the touchscreen's resolution has been boosted

by about 25 percent.

While there are some performance and utility hiccups,

and while the removable keyboard remains underwhelming,

there's plenty of power packed into

the sub-two pound machine.

The new screen in particular is dazzling,

and the speakers are powerful too.

Making the Surface Pro 4 an impressive platform

for video and multimedia content.

Pricing starts at $899 and goes all the way up to $2,699.

You do get a Surface Pen in the box for free,

but you still have to purchase

the type-cover separately for $130.

This new Surface doesn't reinvent last year's model

but it does offer thoughtful refinements

to the Surface platform.

And that's probably a good a sign as any

that Microsoft knows what it's doing.