Surface Pro 4 or MacBook Pro?

[sracer]

I have to agree, the MacBook (not Air though) has a better keyboard and a much better trackpad. I completely disagree that the SP3 keyboard is primitive, the SP3 keyboard is VERY decent, I regularly type out multi page reports on it with no issues. The trackpad is usable, but it does kind of suck, but then again for my needs ANY trackpad sucks and being able to use the touchscreen completely and utterly blows away any trackpad. The keyboard/trackpad is the only thing that's worse though IMO, otherwise the MacBook is a MASSIVE trade off/downgrade for my uses, but that's me and others such as yourself find your needs fit the MacBook better.

IMO the SP3 keyboard (even the keyboards on the TypeCovers for the previous gens) is more than very decent. It ranks near the top of the list keyboards that I've used over the years. I would love to have it available for the iPad. The trackpad is another story.... nuke it from orbit just to be sure.

 

[spinedoc77]

Well, to be clear, I said primitive comparatively. Yes, it's better than using an on screen keyboard and better than many cheap laptops but vs. comparatively priced laptops, it's a big step down.

I was also speaking only to the keyboard and touchpad, just comparing those specific pieces of hardware from a functional standpoint. I won't begin to judge what's better from a use case because as you said, that's going to vary widely between individuals. I personally cannot stand Windows and also, don't find it convenient to constantly shift from keyboard to touchscreen vs. keeping my hands at a keyboard and mouse/touchpad. I also hate having fingerprints all over my laptop screen, but that's just me.

I hear ya. Personally I've never understood the difference in switching from keyboard to trackpad versus switching from keyboard to touchscreen, especially with all the pinching and moving around the trackpad requires as opposed to simply touching the screen, but as you said our needs vary. I agree though that the MacBook has a moderately superior keyboard and trackpad, that's the nature of the beast.

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IMO the SP3 keyboard (even the keyboards on the TypeCovers for the previous gens) is more than very decent. It ranks near the top of the list keyboards that I've used over the years. I would love to have it available for the iPad. The trackpad is another story.... nuke it from orbit just to be sure.

I'm quite thrilled with the SP3 keyboard, to me it's a marvel of engineering that they got something that feels so good into something so thin.

 

[Even Longer]

IMO the SP3 keyboard (even the keyboards on the TypeCovers for the previous gens) is more than very decent. It ranks near the top of the list keyboards that I've used over the years. I would love to have it available for the iPad. The trackpad is another story.... nuke it from orbit just to be sure.

Here you go: same type of Surface keyboard, but for iPads and Co.

Microsoft universal foldable keyboard

 

[sracer]

Here you go: same type of Surface keyboard, but for iPads and Co.

Microsoft universal foldable keyboard

Thanks. Unfortunately it isn't a cover, and the gap where it folds destroys its usefulness.

 

[ravenvii]

I agree though that the MacBook has a moderately superior keyboard and trackpad, that's the nature of the beast.

Moderately superior trackpad? LOL, thanks for the laugh!

 

[spinedoc77]

Moderately superior trackpad? LOL, thanks for the laugh!

Much superior trackpad but it still is FAR less functional than a mouse, and less functional than a touchscreen. Once again that's for the way I use my device.