The built in keyboard, and the "kickstand" are the key differentiators of the Surface. Still seemingly pretty unique features even several years later. For me

The built in keyboard, and the "kickstand" are the key differentiators of the Surface. Still seemingly pretty unique features even several years later. For me, bluetooth keyboards are good enough.... but then I use my laptop as a desktop. I don't really find myself in a situation where I'd be using this as a laptop mobile. I'm not saying that this is a bad product or that it isn't improving. I'm just saying that they compromised the result by trying to not compromise the purpose.