7 Cheap Surface Pro Alternatives in 2018

Here are seven cheap Surface Pro alternatives that can save you money compared to buying a Surface Pro. They all double as a notebook and tablet, have touchscreens and digital pens.

Cheap Surface Pro alternatives get you the things that make Microsoft’s Windows 2-in-1 great without spending the $799 or more a 2017 Surface Pro costs. These devices have touchscreens that detect your every swipe and tap. You can write or draw on some of them with digital pens, just as you can with other Surface Pro rivals. They don’t all have as much storage for games and apps, but they make up for that with support for MicroSD cards and hard drives.

Buying a cheap Surface Pro alternative that includes a pen and a digital keyboard saves you $259.98. Compare that to the complete cost of owning a Surface Pro. A Surface Signature Type Cover costs $159.99, and the Surface Pen costs $99.99. Add those costs to the cheapest 2017 Surface Pro, and you will spend $1,058.98 on your new PC.

Before you decide which cheap Surface Pro alternative to buy, consider using Microsoft’s Military and Student Discount to save cash. This discount gets you a Surface Pro for $719.10. Students, teachers, parents and military service members get 10% off anything they purchase through the Microsoft Store with this discount. The Military and Student Discount also applies to former and retired military members and their families too.

Second, if you really want a 2017 Surface Pro, consider buying one through Microsoft’s Surface Plus program. Surface Plus breaks down the cost of a 2017 Surface Pro into monthly payments as low as $38.71. You get a Surface Type Cover with this plan and you can add accidental protection through Microsoft Complete. After 18 months, upgrade to the next Surface Pro in 18 months or pay off your Windows 2-in-1 and keep it forever.

Here are the cheap Surface Pro alternatives you should consider buying in 2018 instead of a new 2017 Surface Pro. They will save you from buying a laptop and tablet and keep you from spending too much on your next device.

Cheap Surface Pro Alternatives in 2018

• Lenovo Yoga Book
• Lenovo Miix 320
• HP x2 10-P012NR
• Huawei MateBook E
• Asus Transformer Mini T102HA
• Acer Switch 3
• Refurbished Surface Pro

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