The Surface Pro 4, seen with a detachable keyboard and pen, is a versatile device capable of operating as a business notebook and recreational tablet. It can also function as a drawing tablet for artists and doodlers alike.

Speed, versatility and mobility are still strong selling points when it comes to Surface. If you're looking for a full-fledged computer that you can easily carry around and use comfortably on any surface, look no further than the Surface Pro 4.

This thin device is speedy and even capable of moderate gaming. Since this is a Microsoft device, Office 365 loads in about 1-2 seconds and works like a charm. Also, waking it up from deep sleep or hibernation only takes a few seconds and never leaves you hanging (unlike my friend's Acer notebook that keeps dying when it goes to sleep).

My family played Minecraft and Diablo III, both of which ran fine with no slowdown. Even League of Legends runs up to 140 frames per second (even though the internal fan was going pretty wild), but it's not that surprising since this thing has a Core i7 CPU, 8GB of RAM and an SSD drive.

This line of hybrid notebook still has the best rear kickstand among all notebooks. The kickstand can be pushed back to about 170 degrees. It's so flexible that you can adjust it to whatever angle you want and easily lay it on pretty much any type of surface or body part (lap, belly, you get the picture). Personally, I wish that the design was a tad more exciting as it's a bit bland to my eyes.

The battery on this will last you more than eight hours socialising on Facebook or Twitter, browsing the web or watching YouTube. But serious gamers should look elsewhere because the integrated graphics chip in this machine will not be able to push your graphics options to the max (typically, you'll need a gaming computer for that). It'll also diminish the battery in 2-3 hours, while the device will get quite warm after long periods of use.

The pen that comes with it is a joy for drawing, sketching and painting. Even my daughters can easily draw a few digital paintings on the included Fresh Paint programme. The pen is pressure-sensitive, so swiping lightly will result in thinner lines. You can see one of my drawings in the pictures above. You will get a white pen with this Surface, but a black or blue version can be bought additionally for 2,390 baht.

Typing on the detachable keyboard, which is sold separately at 5,190 baht in black or blue, is decent. It's quite portable, but I find it to be a bit too wobbly when not placed down flat on the surface below.

Also, the keyboard has a large and responsive trackpad. But it's a pity it can't do a double-tap-then-hold-to-drag like some old laptops.

People who type often should still invest in this keyboard, though, since no touchscreen can compete with a proper keyboard when it comes to typing fast or accurately.

SPECS

Screen: 12.3-inch (2736 by 1824 pixels) touchscreen

CPU: 6th-gen Intel Core i7

GPU: Intel Iris graphics

RAM: 8GB

Storage: Solid state drive, 256GB

OS: Windows 10 Pro

Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, USB 3.0 x 1, MicroSD slot, headphone jack, Mini DisplayPort, digital pen

Price: 59,900 baht