As Microsoft approaches another round of Surface announcements, it more important than ever that you know how older versions of the hybrid tablet are faring.
In short, we&re seeing continued, long-standing problems with batteries, keyboards, drivers, performance throttling & and support has grown long in the tooth, to the point of appearing nonexistent.There's even an issue of a Windows update that kills older Surface machines, a problem Microsoft has yet to acknowledge.
Instead, it's consolidated problem reports into one giant, unanswered thread.[ Further reading: The wireless road warrior essential guide ]If you&re thinking about buying a Surface, you should know about the problems and how Microsoft has reacted.