One of the things that I've really grown to appreciate about MS, even with the mistakes or initial missteps that may occur, when they get it they get it.
It's been a long time since I've seen a device where i can say it pretty much ticks all the right boxes. Ports check, price point check, design check, size check, aspect ratio check, OS check. At the price they're selling, it should come bundled with the pen.
I wouldn't replace my laptop with it but its nice to have a tablet close in price to the iPad and flagship android tablets which has less limits and workarounds needed for productivity.