The hardware is beyond reproach: fast, bright, thin and quiet. The keyboard is the best yet. The software remains a tablet operating system with ambitions, and the gap shows the moment you try to juggle several windows or manage files seriously.
Who can switch
Writers, artists and anyone whose work lives in a browser will be happy. Developers and heavy multitaskers will keep a laptop. The maker promises windowing improvements; reviewers have heard that before.
Key takeaways
- Desktop-class performance in a tablet
- Multitasking remains the weak point
- Browser-centric workers can switch
This story is part of our ongoing coverage of gadgets. We will update it as more details emerge.