Samsung's Galaxy TabPro S is more than just a Surface knockoff

It has a thinner and lighter design, not to mention longer battery life.

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Type Tablet (Slate) Bundled OS Windows Processor speed 2.2 GHz System RAM 4 GB Maximum battery life Up to10.5 hour Pointing device Trackpad

From $899.99

Microsoft's Surface tablets are so great, it seems, that everyone wants to copy them. So far, we've seen similar devices from Apple, Lenovo, Dell, HPand Google. Incredibly, though, one of the biggest companies we cover, Samsung, is only just jumping on the bandwagon. The Galaxy TabPro Srecently started shipping here in the US, and in many ways it takes after its competitors. Similar to the Surface Pro 4and other hybrids, it has a 12-inch screen that accepts pressure-sensitive pen input, and an Intel Core M processor powerful enough to potentially replace your laptop.

Unlike some of its rivals, however, the TabPro S is the first device in its class with a Super AMOLED screen. It's also exceptionally thin and, for the starting price of $900, the click-in keyboard cover actually comes in the box (take note, Microsoft). Too bad the typing experience isn't very good.

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