The two versions of the Microsoft Surface are 1.5 pounds and 2 pounds. Let's compare that to some other popular tablets:
  • Transformer Prime: 2.23 pounds (tablet + dock)
  • Motorola XOOM: 1.6 pounds
  • iPad 1st Gen: 1.5 pounds
  • iPad 3rd Gen: 1.45 pounds
  • iPad 2nd Gen: 1.325 pounds
  • Galaxy Tab 10.1: 1.25 pounds
  • Kindle Fire: .9 pounds


I don't see why everyone is complaining about the weight (I've seen this a few places). Add a keyboard and kickstand to any of the other tablets and chances are that the Surface is lighter. And of course the 7-inch tablets serve a different market and weight isn't really a discussion.

At 1.5 pounds you're still plenty portable and the kickstand relieves some issues with the weight. In fact, I think the kickstand and keyboard and 1.5 pound spec are pretty darn impressive.

Do you agree with the haters?