Tech Advisor - UK (2020-01)

JANUARY 2020 • TECH ADVISOR 35

estimated back at Computex. The power-sipping SQ1

pushes battery life to 13 hours, Microsoft says.

With that Qualcomm chip comes several peripheral

advantages. For one, there’s a microSIM slot hidden

away in the rear of the chassis, plus eSIM configuration

options. Next to that SIM slot is a sort-of user-

upgradable hard drive – it’s accessible only with special

tools. While YouTube videos may explain how to do it,

Microsoft doesn’t anticipate that it’s going to be as easy

as swapping out an SD card, for example. The tablet’s

battery can be recharged to 80 percent capacity in an

hour, using Qualcomm’s quick-charging mechanism.

Does the Surface Pro X feel fast? Sure, under the

limited constraints of a demo showcase. Web browsing

A close-up of the

Surface Slim Pen

JANUARY 2020 • TECH ADVISOR 35

estimated back at Computex. The power-sipping SQ1
pushes battery life to 13 hours, Microsoft says.
With that Qualcomm chip comes several peripheral
advantages. For one, there’s a microSIM slot hidden
away in the rear of the chassis, plus eSIM configuration
options. Next to that SIM slot is a sort-of user-
upgradable hard drive – it’s accessible only with special
tools. While YouTube videos may explain how to do it,
Microsoft doesn’t anticipate that it’s going to be as easy
as swapping out an SD card, for example. The tablet’s
battery can be recharged to 80 percent capacity in an
hour, using Qualcomm’s quick-charging mechanism.
Does the Surface Pro X feel fast? Sure, under the
limited constraints of a demo showcase. Web browsing

A close-up of the

Surface Slim Pen