If you use a Windows computer at home or at the office, you will be familiar with the workings of the Surface Pro. Microsoft Surface Pro runs on a Windows 10 Home operating system-not an Android or iOS-based mobile platform. After plugging a USB 3.1 Gen 1-compatible card reader into the Surface Pro's USB port to transfer images, it became clear to me that USB 2.0 will forever feel slow. It also has a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port for connecting a camera or card reader. The Surface Pro 6 is certainly larger than most tablets, but it is not considerably heavier than an iPad and keyboard/case. From my perspective, this endeavor has been a success.Īll images captured at Frames NYC bowling alley and edited on the Microsoft Surface Pro Not only do you have touchscreen functionality, you get a digital stylus that takes the touchscreen from a quick interface to something where you can do true precision editing work.

Microsoft, with the Microsoft 12.3' Multi-Touch Surface Pro 6, tries to fill the void between the laptop and tablet, bringing laptop power and capability to the photographer with the tablet-like benefits of smaller size and touchscreen functionality. How about a tablet? Well, it’s small and light, but does it have the horsepower to do serious editing and storage? Maybe not. Should a laptop be packed? No, it’s too big to nestle into a camera bag. Sleep is lost as one wrestles with the purchasing decision. Many factors come into play, including dimensions (screen and device), weight, battery life, and more. Traveling photographers are always looking for the perfect portable device, not only to upload their photos, but to edit them, as well.

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