Unlike the original Microsoft Surface, the new Surface Pro allows you to run the Windows 8 desktop and pro apps. But, as Walt Mossberg tells us, one should consider its downsides before trying it ...

The main problem is that it is a Windows ... for one coated in Microsoft's favoured Alcantara fabric) to these, and probably a further £59 for the Surface Pen. Surface Pro 128GB m3 4GB £799 ...