Apple
iPad mini (A17 Pro)
$479.00
Microsoft
Based on 213 Reddit mentions
Out of stock
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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is what we use. It's a tablet and a laptop. Also comes with a pen so you can draw shit if needed. Can't beat it. The PMs get actual laptops.
infectedtwin in r/ConstructionManagers
July 8, 2025 8:18 PM
19
I use the Adobe suite which is far more power-intensive than Microsoft's software and it runs well on my Surface Pro 11 (13"). There are better specs on the Surface Pro than the Surface Laptop line. You get the Laptop when you want the bigger screen or the traditional form factor. For example, the r
...dirtyvu in r/Surface
November 5, 2025 7:50 AM
3
I have used OneNote on a stylus-capable Windows laptop since about 2002. I'm using a Surface Pro 9 now. This is my fifth stylus-capable Windows laptop. I wouldn't do it any other way. A used, refurbished, or open box Surface device in not really much more expensive than an iPad or good stylus-capabl
...ButNoSimpler in r/OneNote
November 2, 2025 3:06 AM
4
This failure mode is real, known, and almost always either: A worn internal spring contact in the pen, or a failing pen digitizer path on the Surface itself. Run Surface Diagnostic Toolkit → Pen Test If buttons/eraser work but pressure = 0, the tip sensor isn’t being read. Try the pen on another Sur
...JonBenet-Ramsey-0806 in r/Surface
November 16, 2025 3:58 PM
2
I just put Ubuntu on my Surface Pro 9, and after installing the Linux Surface kernel everything is working marvelously, including the pen and its pressure sensitivity. (aside from the webcam not working, as is well documented)
CmdrShepsPie in r/SurfaceLinux
September 17, 2025 1:20 AM
2
I've been using a surface pro 9 (i7 16gb)for this summer specifically for lightroom and so far minus some little hiccups loading new pictures, it's been solid. I got it refurbed on ebay, was more than 450 with a keyboard and pen, but you may be able to snag one as the newer stuff keeps coming out Ju
...trailrun1980 in r/Lightroom
August 26, 2025 8:04 AM
2
I use Obsidian with a Microsoft Surface Pro 9 as my main device. I run Fedora (a linux operating system if you arent aware) so my setup is a bit niche. I'm an Engineering Student and this is how I take notes. I use a program called Xournal++ to handwrite notes. I then export them to pdf and put them
...Duckz0nQu4ck in r/ObsidianMD
October 4, 2025 6:07 PM
2
I've never had wobbly lines on my duo 2 with the surface pen 2. On my surface pro 9 however it comes and goes. I also have two surface pen 2s and they both perform similarly. I do use a tpu screen protector on the duo 2 and a glass screen protector on the surface pro 9
Background_Emu3200 in r/surfaceduo
October 6, 2025 5:44 PM
2
I use it on my surface pro 9 and it works great. Drawing with the slim pen is super satisfying. Payment options are up to you, they have a one-time license that they usually will discount a couple times per year, and it’s lifetime. But they also have I think either monthly or yearly options too.
nicnac223 in r/ClipStudio
October 31, 2025 6:32 PM
2
I got the surface pro 9 and so far it’s great I wanted something that also has the touchscreen/pen feature
Independent-Set4005 in r/AdobePremiere
November 25, 2025 8:11 PM
1