The Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 tablets have revolutionised business travel for many corporates and with the addition of the right accessories, can be true powerhouses on the road. 

Flexibility – that is the promise of the Microsoft Surface Pro range, making it a steadfast competitor in the hybrid laptop market. The Surface Pro 7, and the newly-released 7+ are the ideal companions for professionals looking for a portable device that operates with full Windows capabilities and can easily run apps like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. Rumours suggest that the upcoming Surface Pro 8 will be much more powerful, boasting 32GB RAM, which makes the series an even more compelling proposition for business travellers. 

However, what is also exciting about the Microsoft Surface Pro devices is the slew of Microsoft accessories available that can help you make the most out of the Surface Pro experience. Here are some of our favourites.

Surface Pen

The Surface Pen is a must-have for drawing, editing and taking digital notes on the go. Natural writing and drawing are now made possible with its 4,096 precision points, which respond to the lightest of touches. The flat design, precision ‘ink’, rubber ‘eraser’, and tilt feature for shading give the Surface Pen a natural feel, almost like using a graphite pencil on paper, while a series of available colors, including platinum, black, ice blue and poppy red, allow you to add a pop of style to your daily kit.

Surface Pro Type Cover with Fingerprint ID

Although the rather pricy optional keyboard for the Surface Pro line is a little controversial, it does convert the tablet into a legitimate laptop and the version with the fingerprint security access isn’t your typical cover or keyboard. The Surface Pro Type Cover comes with its own biometric security, which uses your fingerprint ID to secure access to your Surface without the need to manually type in credentials each time. The type cover also acts as a shield for your display to protect it from damage and to conserve battery life. It also includes LED backlighting, a glass trackpad, and key spacing for fast, fluid typing and navigation. 

Surface Earbuds

Whether you’re listening to your favourite tracks or taking an important zoom call, we all recognise the need for decent earphones or headphones. The Surface Earbuds are comfortable and intuitive, with in-built touch and voice controls that allow you to access, listen, and even reply to messages and e-mails, as well as play music on the go. Each earbud also has four anchor points that fit securely in your ear, an eight-hour battery life, and two microphones each so you can be sure that each call you make is loud, clear, and hassle-free. 

Surface Arc Mouse

Touch-sensitive and Bluetooth-ready, the Arc Mouse is a versatile little device. Its lightweight and slim design make it easy to pack with your Surface, or even slip into your pocket. You can snap it into a curved position to power it up, then snap again to flatten and power down. The Arc Mouse’s navigation controls are optimized to allow both horizontal and vertical scrolling, and the device comes in black, light grey, burgundy, and cobalt blue. 

Surface Dial

The Surface Dial creates a completely new way to interact with apps. With designers in mind, the Dial allows innovative ways to store, access, customize, and navigate 3D images, designs, buildings, maps, and a whole lot more. You can adjust the hues of your chosen colour as you work on an art piece, or even just scroll through websites, or adjusting the volume of your Surface Pro without the use of a keyboard or mouse. 

Kensington SD7000 Docking Station

If you are using Surface Pro for business, then it will sometimes be necessary to dock your Surface and connect all peripherals devices with available ports on one docking station. With the Kensington SD7000, you can connect up to two external monitors via output HDMI options and DisplayPort. The Surface itself connects to the docking station magnetically so you can position it in two different angles, whether you’re using it upright for regular browsing, or slanted for drafting. 

Xbox Wireless Controller

The Surface Pro 7’s Intel Iris Plus graphics makes it great for gaming on the go and that’s why you might want to get the Xbox wireless controller, which connects via Bluetooth, turning your Surface into a lean, mean gaming machine for those long layovers and boring evenings far from home. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, specifically, has adjustable-tension thumbsticks, interchangeable components, and up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life. It also includes a USB-C cable so you can recharge while you play. 

SanDisk Extreme Micro SDXC UHS-I U3 A2 Card – 256 GB

With SanDisk engineering and UHS-I enabled on Surface devices, you can use the SanDisk Extreme Micro SDXC UHS-I U3 A2 card for apps and gaming optimization. The A2 Card supports UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and video class 30 (V30) so you can record videos in 4K quality with no storage issues. It’s also waterproof, temperature proof, shockproof, X-ray proof, and magnet proof, ensuring your data stays secure from damage on the road.

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