> Linux runs perfectly fine on most of the Surfaces [...] There's the usual asterisk here or there,

Are we reading the same tables? The last several models are full of question marks and crosses in the support matrix, and many models old and new seemingly require the linux-surface kernel fork for key features like touchscreens and even some touchpads, you can't just install your distro of choice.

Even compared to my disappointing experience running Linux at home, I'd say that's more of an asterisk minefield, except for a few Surface Laptop models.

Did you miss all of the columns before the literal latest version of the Surface Pro?

Or the other tables of other hardware models where all versions work?

If so then yes, it seems like we’re not seeing the same data.

I'll give you that the laptops models fare better, I said as much already I think, but I feel you're overselling the support for the form factor most people associate with the Surface brand:

The 5G version of the Surface Pro 10 (second to last) is completely unusable, the SP8-10 need a kernel fork just for keyboard and touchpad (!), SP4-10 need it for the touchscreen (SP4 is 2015), and the cameras won't work at all since SP7 (2019).

Don't get me wrong, I still run Linux on my devices and would be willing to tinker with custom kernels if certain hardware were worth it. I just can't consider this "runs perfectly fine".

Great, but I'm not looking to run Linux either.

You've completely answered by not answering the actual question though. Is it actually a cool device?

You specifically stated "since it runs Windows, I will never use it" and I addressed that point. If your qualifier is "runs MacOS/iOS", then your following question is moot for every non-Apple device.

Either way, no one can answer your subjective opinion-based query. Go test it out at the dozens of kiosks in any city in a Western nation (or, barring that, watch a youtube video) and judge for yourself.

Clearly, you are not someone that can provide their opinion on the device otherwise you would have. Thanks for playing.

I don't care what OS the device is using for someone else to use. I just want to know if the device is a decent device made by Microsoft, or if the original claim that they make crap devices also applies to the Surface. I provided the explanation why I don't have personal knowledge on if it is cool or not while asking others to provide feedback.

Then don’t ask or post hypothetical vitriol, if you don’t want a response.

This isn’t Reddit.

I wanted a response that was an actual answer to the question. Instead, you made a post which was not a response to the question. You commented on the background and assumed something to which was not true. Then you got offended that I called you out on it. And now here we are with "not reddit" responses.

You provided no details on build quality of the Surface. You provided no information on if the touchscreen makes it a better product. You provided nothing useful towards answering the question I asked.