opinion: all black and no usb-c makes surface pro 6 a dull toy

As expected, Surface Pro and Surface Laptop 2 are iterative updates, the $349 pricing seems to be something as absurd as Cortana-powered speaker..   The main highlight from event was the new black option for Surface Pro and Surface Laptop 2.   and then to Surface Go earlier this year, more consistency across Surface family seemed like obvious thing to do this Fall.   As you may know, Surface team has complicated history with USB-C Surface head Panos Panay said in several interviews that the reversible port was not ready for mainstream adoption.   Moreover, for Surface devices that do have USB-C port like Surface Book 2 or Surface Studio 2, these ports lack support for Intel's Thunderbolt protocol.   It's not exactly clear why Microsoft did not replace Mini-DisplayPort port on Surface Pro 6 with more USB-C ports.   Surface Pro remains the popular form in Surface family of devices, and most consumers hearing the word.   As result, Surface Pro 6 should come with the latest and technology, and just be the representation of Microsoft's forward-looking approach with Surface..   Another disappointment about Surface Pro 6 is that the version will ship with Windows Home instead of Windows Pro.   Have you also been disappointed by Surface Pro 6 reveal, and do you think the absence of USB-C ports is starting to tarnish brand that is often associated with futuristic, top-of-the-line products.   Read more