JANUARY 2020 • TECH ADVISOR 33power from the Surface device, which I consider more
of a priority. Securing the pen has been a problem
that’s demanded a solution for years. While Dell’s
Inspiron 7000 Black Edition laptops got there first,
Microsoft earns second place for the Surface Pro X.
The Slim Pen is flattish, rather than perfectly
cylindrical as the regular Surface Pen is. It felt
comfortable in the hand and inks with 4,096 levels
of pressure, which is pretty standard for competitive
styluses. The stylus is not compatible with the recently
announced Universal Stylus Initiative, unfortunately,
although it is usable with other Surface devices. It’s
£129 (available from fave.co/2pMKIFg), though.
Equally appreciated: not one but two USB-C slots
on the left side of the tablet. Microsoft will still use theMicrosoft’s Surface Pro X reveals
a pair of USB-C ports on the sideJANUARY 2020 • TECH ADVISOR 33power from the Surface device, which I consider more
ofa priority.Securingthepenhasbeena problem
that’sdemanded a solution for years. While Dell’s
Inspiron 7000 Black Edition laptops got there first,
Microsoft earns second place for the Surface Pro X.
The Slim Pen is flattish, rather than perfectly
cylindrical as the regular Surface Pen is. It felt
comfortable in the hand and inks with 4,096 levels
of pressure, which is pretty standard for competitive
styluses. The stylus is not compatible with the recently
announced Universal Stylus Initiative, unfortunately,
although it is usable with other Surface devices. It’s
£129 (available from fave.co/2pMKIFg), though.
Equally appreciated: not one but two USB-C slots
on the left side of the tablet. Microsoft will still use theMicrosoft’s Surface Pro X reveals
a pair of USB-C ports on the side