Using the tablet on your thighs while sitting is fine, using it on your stomach while laying down is a nightmare. Because the point of contact on the bottom of the kickstand is so small, the Pro 7 doesn't feel stable on soft or uneven surfaces. Where the kickstand fails as a concept is when using the Surface Pro 7+ on anything but a flat surface. I found the hinge was durable enough to withstand pressure from my palm as I drew on the screen. You can set the tablet so it stands perfectly straight or lean it back into drawing mode.

Starting with the good, the kickstand extends a generous 165 degrees, allowing you to adjust the tablet however you need to get the perfect viewing angle. I, however, have mixed feelings about the flap. On the bottom of the back panel is the kickstand, what Microsoft considers the Pro 7+'s coup de maître. On the top, are volume and power buttons and on the bottom is a magnetic six-pin connector for attaching the keyboard accessory (sold separately). It has a boxy shape with right-angled corners and a slim gap between the body and back panel for ventilation.

(Image credit: Laptop Mag) (opens in new tab) The detachable tablet has a stylish pearlescent silver magnesium alloy chassis with clean lines and an attractive chrome Microsoft logo on the rear. The Surface Pro 7+ is, for better or worse, otherwise unchanged from the Surface Pro 7. You can then replace the SSD in case you're running low on storage or your IT department can switch one out for another or make repairs if needed. Just place the tip of the needle into the tiny hole and the small door will pop out. Here, you can easily remove and replace the included M.2 SSD using only a SIM card eject tool. The only noteworthy design change made to the Surface Pro 7+ is a small rectangular door hiding under the kickstand. You will need to spend $1,936 for a Core i7-1165G7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.

The top models cost an arm and a leg, also, the Core i7 model has a fan while the others do not. Opting for only 8GB of RAM lowers the price to $1,288. Our review unit, equipped with a Core i5-11357 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD goes for $1,486. If you want 4G LTE connectivity, you need a Core i5 model.

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