Recording summary · July 2019
Microsoft Surface Pro unboxing and initial thoughts
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Overview
Daniel unboxes and examines a newly delivered silver Microsoft Surface Pro 6 equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage, selected because it was significantly cheaper than the black version.
The package contains the tablet, a charger with a power brick, warranty and repair slips, and Japanese documentation for Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019, though Daniel skipped purchasing the Type Cover keyboard and Microsoft Pen to test existing Bluetooth peripherals first.
In a comparison with an 11-inch iPad Pro, the Surface Pro features a slightly larger screen, noticeably thicker bezels, and a built-in adjustable kickstand that allows wide viewing angles without requiring an external stand or case.
Daniel initiates the Windows setup process, encountering Cortana, skipping voice prompts, and setting the region to Japan, while planning to test gaming and accessories to determine whether to keep or return the device.
Themes
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 hardware specifications and pricing differences.
Physical comparison between the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and an 11-inch iPad Pro.
Included packaging contents, documentation, and accessory choices.
Initial Windows setup and configuration process.
Developments
Daniel unboxes the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and unwraps the device.
Daniel inspects the tablet body, kickstand, and box contents, retrieving the charger and documentation.
Daniel turns on the Surface Pro and navigates the initial Windows configuration screens, bypassing Cortana voice prompts and selecting Japan as the region.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel is unsure about specific ports on the tablet, questioning whether a particular port is a charging port or a microSD card slot.
Daniel is uncertain whether to keep the Surface Pro or return it to Amazon after testing it against the iPad Pro.