From there, just pair it up with Bluetooth and start clicking through those browser tabs. When it’s time to work, just snap it into mouse mode, with a comfy little curve for your hand. To make sure it’s always with you on the go, the Surface Arc actually bends to a flat position, so it’s easier to toss into a messenger bag pocket than a typical wireless mouse. That’s where the Surface Arc mouse comes in, as sometimes you just need a mouse to easily navigate browser tabs or all those fiddly little options in Microsoft Word. Surface Arc Mouse Kyle Wiggers/Digital TrendsĮven if you spend most of your time using the Surface Pro as an artistic tool, now and then you might need to use it as a standard laptop. Sure, the Surface Dial might not be for everyone, but it’s both really weird and really cool. On its own, it can be used to adjust system volume, rotate images, and scroll seamlessly through options in professional creative suites like Adobe Photoshop.

The Surface Pro doesn’t have the same screen real estate, but the Dial is still a worthy companion for Microsoft’s 2-in-1 PC. Have you ever adjusted the volume on a high-end stereo system and experienced that ever-so-slight resistance and smooth scrolling action? Microsoft had the crazy idea to put that kind of user experience into a unique peripheral designed for its high-end Surface Studio desktop. One emulates the frictionless glide of a ballpoint pen, while another provides the crisp and slightly resistant drag of a number two pencil. The Surface Pen Tip Kit allows users to customize the friction and drag of their Surface Pens, based on use or just personal preference. Plus, it’s a handy kit to keep around just in case you lose your Surface Pen’s tip. With this optional tip kit, however, it comes remarkably close to the real thing. On its own, the Surface Pen is a versatile tool for note-taking or artistic endeavors, but it’s still not quite as tactile as a real pen or pencil. But with the Surface Pen, it’s a mobile sketchpad, notebook, and professional-grade artistic suite.

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