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+I love coffee. I have strong opinions on coffee. I spend more time making coffee each morning than most people do making breakfast. It's not a habit, it's a ritual. It's a ceremony. It involves fire, water, air, earth and dare I say spirit. I make coffee, have a bite to eat, then I make an espresso. Espresso of course requires a bit of good mineral water with it, and maybe a corner of bittersweet chocolate. Once the espresso and water and chocolate are arrayed on my desk, then, and only then, life begins.
+
+If you know someone like me (or you are someone like me), I'm here to help you find the perfect gift. It's a tricky thing finding the right gift for the highly opinionated coffee lover. Chances are they already have their ceremony the way they like it, but that doesn't mean it can't be improved with a thoughtful gift. Here's my guide to buying the perfect gift for the coffee lover in your life.
+
+## Nanopresso
+
+If your coffee lover is suffering through drip coffee at the office, hook them up with one of these. The Nanopresso is my favorite portable espresso maker. It strikes the best balance between ease of use, portability, and taste. It extracts a nice espresso from almost any beans and the compact all-in-one design also means you can shove it in the smallest of bags and have excellent espresso anywhere you go.
+
+The Nanopresso has an expansion pack called the Barista Kit with a larger water tank and grounds basket for making a double espresso. The overall size of device becomes larger, and doesn't fit in the handy carrying case, but I'd trade the case for a double shot any day.
+
+Not every coffee fanatic loves espresso, so it's worth asking before you buy. If they don't like espresso, consider my next pick.
+
+## Aeropress Go
+
+The Aeropress Go is barely bigger than a coffee mug, incredibly lightweight, and makes one of the best cups of coffee you'll get on the go. It's everything the standard Aeropress is -- easy to use, great at minimizing bitterness, and capable of an excellent cup of coffee -- it's just smaller.
+
+The Aeropress is also very forgiving. While it can take a bit of experimenting to get the Aeropress to make coffee exactly the way you want, it's almost difficult to make a bad cup of coffee. That makes it a great gift for someone who isn't necessarily a coffee fanatic, yet.
+
+## Burr Grinder
+
+You know those swirling blade grinders you can get at any home store for less than ten buck? Those are great for grinding spices. They're terrible at grinding coffee though. And freshly grinding whole beans is first leg of the cauldron that is coffee brewing of greatness.
+
+
Best Gifts for the Coffee Lover
-Coffee on the Go - portable aeropress (new) or portable espresso (nanopresso)
burr grinder One manual, one motor
insulated mug (i like contigo, but going to add a couple others as well)
pour over set up (louryn)
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milk frother
+There's more to coffee than a coffee pot on a timer.
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-The first weekend of October isn't *really* a holiday, but it should be. The air is chilly, the leaves are starting to fall, and Halloween is approaching. Want to capture some fall hiking video? Product reviewer Scott Gilbertson reports that the [GoPro Hero 8](https://www.wired.com/review/go-pro-hero-8-black/) is easier to use than ever. And you can stay warm and dry with the North Face's high-tech [Futurelight rain jacket](https://www.wired.com/review/the-north-face-futurelight-flight-jacket/).
+This weekend is WIRED25, our annual festival. If you're in the Bay Area, [come visit us at WIRED25](https://www.wired.com/story/come-hang-out-with-wired-at-our-2-day-festival/) this weekend, which will bring many of the people that we spoke to in [our November issue](https://www.wired.com/story/wired25-stories-people-racing-to-save-us/), like Eva Galperin and Chris Evans, to our offices in San Francisco.
-Or, if you'd prefer to stay inside and bake some goodies, you can always pull up YouTube TV or another of the best [live-TV streaming apps](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-live-tv-apps/). Read on for our [best picks for your fall weekend](https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-tech-deals-drones-horror-games).
+If you live nowhere near SF not to worry, we have great deals for everyone. Black Friday is getting closer and many stores have already started their sales. This weekend we've got ongoing sales at [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=gbps_ftr_m-8_1a0f_wht_502394?node=384082011){: rel=nofollow} and [Dell](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8984107/type/dlg/https://deals.dell.com/en-us){: rel=nofollow}, plus we've highlighted our favorite deals from around the web.
-As the heat and humidity of summer fades away like a bad dream it's time to gear up for the Fall camping season. To help you out we're rounded up [the best deal at REI's annual autumn sale](https://www.wired.com/story/rei-end-of-season-sale-2019).
+*Note: When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we may earn a small affiliate commission. [Read more](https://www.wired.com/2015/11/affiliate-link-policy/) about how this works.*
+
+###Cameras
+
+Fall is camera deals season. Whether you're looking to step up from your phone to a still-pocketable point-and-shoot, or want to go full-frame DSLR, there's deals for nearly everything. Be sure to have a look at our guides to [the best compact cameras](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-compact-cameras/), [the best mirrorless cameras](https://www.wired.com/story/mirrorless-cameras-buying-guide/), and [the best instant cameras](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-instant-cameras/).
+
+- **[Sony RX100 III for $598 ($150 off)](https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Premium-Compact-F1-8-2-8-DSCRX100M3/dp/B00K7O2DJU/){: rel=nofollow}:** Sony updates the RX100 line so freqently it's almost comical. This model is over a year old, but still offers most of what you find in the latest RX100 IV ([7/10 WIRED Review](https://www.wired.com/review/sony-rx-100-vi/)) at half the price. You get top-tier 1-inch sensor, a very nice pop-up electronic viewfinder, a Zeiss 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens, and 1080 video (no 4K alas) in a very compact package.
+
+- **[Panasonic Lumix ZS100 for $448 ($50 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010NU5AX8/){: rel=nofollow}:** Panasonic's compact Lumix ZS100 gives you more zoom than the competition, going for a full 10x optical zoom lens. The camera's 1-inch sensor is on par with some of the best compact cameras and features 4K video, and a great touchscreen interface. The newer model, the [ZS200 ($698, $100 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QYMWZX/){: rel=nofollow} is also on sale.
+
+- **[Fujifilm XT-3 Mirrorless Body Only $1300 ($200)](https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-X-T3-Mirrorless-Digital-Body/dp/B07H3Y9CJY/){: rel=nofollow}:** Fujifilm's flagship DSLR is on sale right now. The XT-3 has a 26.1 megapixel APS-C sensor and shoots 4K video at 60p. It's big and heavy, but well-built and the analog dials give it the feel, and quick and easy functions, of an older film camera.
+
+- **[Nikon W300 Underwater Camera for $296 ($55 off)](https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Waterproof-Underwater-Digital-Camera/dp/B071ZMDBKL/){: rel=nofollow}:** Nikon's rugged W300 is waterproof to 30 meters, shockproof to 8 foot drops, and will generally take a beating and not complain. It's not always easy to use underwater, but no camera is really. We like the extra features in this rugged point-and-shoot, like GPS tracking, altimeter, depth gauge, and more.
+
+###Electronics
+
+[#image: /photos/5d853260a500f60009b585d5]||||||
+
+- **[Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire for $300 ($300 off)](https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Fenix-5X-Sapphire-Slate/dp/B01MQX3306/){: rel=nofollow}:** This is a great deal on one the best multisport watches money can buy. The Garmin Fenix 5X ([8/10 WIRED Recommends](https://www.wired.com/2017/09/review-garmin-fenix-5x/)) brings performance tracking and GPS-based mapping to all your activities. It is big, but with that size comes great power. Also available at this price from [Best Buy](https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/qq6zj){: rel=nofollow}.
+
+- **[Apple Watch Series 3 for $199 ($80 off)](https://goto.walmart.com/c/1305164/565706/9383?subId1=weekenddeal110919&veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-Watch-Series-3-GPS-Cellular-38mm-Sport-Band-Aluminum-Case-Silver-White%2F728936788){: rel=nofollow}:** The [Series 5](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-watch-series-5/) is Apple's current smartwatch, but the Watch Series 3 is still a [great fitness tracker](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fitness-tracker/) (the Series 4 has been discontinued).
+
+- **[Dell XPS 13 8th Gen i7, 256 GB SSD, 8GB RAM for $1050 ($250 off)](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8984107/type/dlg/https://deals.dell.com/en-us/productdetail/3ac4){: rel=nofollow}:** Our favorite Dell ultrabook is on sale. The 13-inch XPS ([8/10 WIRED Recommends](https://www.wired.com/review/dell-xps-13-2019/)) has plenty of power, weighs under three pounds, and has a battery that lasts nearly all day (especially this model with the 1920 x 1080 display). Get an additional five percent off using the code DPASave5Nov.
+
+- **[Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 10th Gen i7, 256 GB SSD, 16GB RAM for $1480 ($170 off)](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8984107/type/dlg/https://deals.dell.com/en-us/productdetail/3bn0){: rel=nofollow}:** This folding version of the XPS features a newer, faster processor, 16-gigabytes of RAM, and a touch display that folds into tablet mode. Get an additional five percent off using the code DPASave5Nov.
+
+###More Deals
+
+- **[Lego Ideas NASA Apollo Saturn V for $90 ($30 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071G3QMS2){: rel=nofollow}** For the serious Lego fan, this kit is a complete Saturn V three stage rocket that's over 39 inches tall when complete.
+
+- **[23andMe Health & Ancestry Kit for $99 ($100 off):](https://www.amazon.com/23andMe-DNA-Test-Ancestry-collection/dp/B01G7PYQTM){: rel=nofollow}** This deal matches the discount we saw on Prime Day. Unlike similar DNA testing kits, 23andMe doesn't try to upsell you on extra services.
+
+- **[SanDisk 128GB SDXC Memory Card for $20 ($48)](https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/330kK){: rel=nofollow}** This reasonably fast SD card can write at 70 megabytes per second, which is plenty fast for most digital cameras (if you have a full frame camera and want to record 4K or better footage, you may want to go with something faster like this [Sony SF-G UHS-II 64 GB card](https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SF-G64-T1-Performance-Blazing/dp/B06ZYNN6JP){: rel=nofollow}).
+
+- **[SanDisk 128 GB MicroSDXC Memory Card for $20 ($48)](https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/QgdjM){: rel=nofollow}** This fast MicroSD card is great for adding some extra disk space to your phone, or use it in a camera with the included adapter.
+
+- **[Western Digital 5TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive for $90 ($60 off)](https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/oW6nb){: rel=nofollow}** Where are you going to put all those pictures when it's finally time to dump the images from that 128GB card? On this massive portable drive of course.
-If you're sticking around town, but want to get outdoors consider an E-bike. Senior Writer Adrienne So reports on the new [Tern HSD Series](https://www.wired.com/review/tern-hsd/). If you're more of an indoor enthusiast check out our guide to the [best cheap phones](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones/), or consider the [Parrot Anafi drone](https://www.wired.com/review/parrot-anafi-fpv/), an imperfect, but still fun little device.
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+Google has rebranded its flagship WiFi device the Nest WiFi, but one word you rarely hear from Google in reference to its router is, well, the word router. Routers are big ugly things. There's usually made of cheap black plastic, festooned with antennae, and look most at home tucked away in a closet.
+
+The problem is that these devices are supposed to cover your house in a warm cozy blanket of Wi-Fi signal and a closet seriously hinders that. The Nest WiFi wants out of the closet, and to Google's credit, it looks good enough, or at least innocuous enough, to display.
+
+The Nest WiFi comes in three colors: Snow White, Mist Blue, or Sand Pink. It looks at home on a bookshelf or counter, which gives it a leg up on signal strength over that plastic spider lurking in the closet.
+
+The icing on the cake for fans of Google Assistant is that the mesh extension unit, called a Point, also doubles as the equivalent to a Nest Mini, with a built-in voice-activated speaker.
+
+### Wi-Fi Something Something hed
+
+I tested the Nest Wifi two-pack which consists of the router and one Point extender, which sells for $269. Google says this combo will cover 3,800 square feet and up to 200 connected devices. It certainly had no trouble covering my 1200 square foot home. There's also a three pack available that adds a second Point and extends the coverage to 5,400 square feet and 300 devices.
+
+Another option, if you don't need the Google Assistant-powered Point, or if you like Alexa better, is to pick up just the router, or even [two routers for $299](https://www.amazon.com/Google-Nest-WiFi-AC2200-Coverage/dp/B07YMJ57MB/){: rel=nofollow}.
+
+The Nest Wifi system does not function as a modem, so you'll still need your ISP's modem. To get started you plug your Nest into your modem, download the Google Home app to your phone, and then connect to the Nest to get everything set up. The Google Home app had no trouble negotiating the setup with the two modems I tested, though it's worth noting that the Nest does not work in "bridge" mode, which some ISP's suggest using (Verizon FiOS for example). You can still get the Nest to work in these cases, but there may be a bit of extra setup involved.
+
+Once you have the Nest WiFi setup with Google Home, things get a little confusing because to access some more advanced features you'll need to use Google's Wifi app (it has not yet been rebranded to Nest). This will help you find the best location for your point, set up and test the speaker, and test your network speeds, both between router and point and your actual home connection, as well as block sites. Some, but not all of this, can also be done in Google Home and eventually Google Home will handle everything, but for now you'll need both which adds a little complexity to what's otherwise a very simple system.
+
+The WiFi app is where you can do more advanced things like prioritize traffic from certain points at certain hours. For example, set the point in your living room to have priority traffic in the evening for streaming Netflix, and the point in your office during the day for work.
+
+One of my favorite features of the Nest WiFi is the ability to easily connect guests. Everyone who comes over wants on your network, but I have all sorts of drives and data connected to my network that I don't want anyone else accessing, so I use a guest network for everyone else. Any router can do that, but then I have to remember the password, which I never do. And my guest has to type it in. The Nest eliminates that. All I have to do is open up any connected Google device with a screen and I can get a QR code. My guest scans the QR code and they're connected. There's no typing in passwords, it just works.
+
+### Shortcomings
+
+For as simple as the Nest WiFi is most of the time, that simplicity has some costs, the biggest of which is that this is very much a Wi-Fi system. The router has one Ethernet port, which means if you want to wire much of anything you'll need an additional Ethernet switch. Worse, the point extender has no Ethernet port at all. It is the Nest WiFi after all, not the Nest Router. Google claims only about 5 percent of Nest users had devices plugged in so it shouldn't matter for most users.
+
+How Google knows that is also something worth considering. It knows that because it collects a lot of data about your network and what happens on it. To setup the Nest Wifi using Google Home you'll need a Google Account, which means giving up some degree of privacy at the router level.
+
+According to the various terms of service and privacy policy notices I encountered with setting up the Nest WiFi, Google's Nest cloud services will collect information about your home network, the devices on it, and any surrounding Wi-Fi networks. That's in addition to collecting stats based on usage. All the data collection can be opted out of, but given Google's history of recording data even when you opt out of being recorded it seem best to assume this data is being collected. If you're not okay with that, there are a lot of other routers on the market.
+
+Another reason you might want to pass on the Nest Wifi is if you plan to be an early adopter of Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 6, also know by the less-friendly name 802.11ax, promises to boost speeds, and connect more devices, especially the ever increasing number of IoT gadgets. Google opted to pass on Wifi 6 for now in order to keep prices down and because of the relatively few devices on the market that support Wifi 6.
+
+While that's a logical decision right now, Wifi 6 support is picking up speed. Dell's newest laptops support it, the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note10 smartphones are on board, and we expect even more devices with Wifi 6 support to arrive next year. Personally I don't update my router very often, my current router has served me well for over seven years now, and if I were looking to upgrade I'd want at least some Wi-Fi 6 support to future proof my purchase as much as possible.
+
+Still, it's hard to argue with the ease of use that the Google Nest Wifi provides. While I am comfortable flashing routers with open firmware's like [OpenWRT](https://openwrt.org/), most people are not. And for those who want a dead simple way to ensure good Wi-Fi speeds throughout the house with a minimum of fuss, the Nest WiFi system fits the bill.
+
+The most natural competitor for the Nest Wifi is Amazon's Eero mesh system, which behaves very similarly though it adds some nice features you won't find in the Nest Wifi like the ability to block ads at the home network level. Really though it comes down to which ecosystem you want to invest in: Google or Amazon? If the answer is Google, the Nest Wifi is what you want.
+
+The Nest WiFi is available as a single router ($169), the two-pack I tested with router and point ($269), a three pack with an additional mesh point ($349), and a router two-pack ($299).
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+Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3 wants to be great. *I* want the Surface Laptop to be great. I'd like to see the Microsoft AMD partnership produce something that sends other brands scurrying back to the drawing boards.
+
+Alas, that's not the case. Which is not to say that Surface Laptop 3 isn't worth considering. It's a very well-made laptop that has plenty of power for the average user, and a wonderfully large, 15-inch 3:2 ratio screen that's a joy to work on. Throw in a great trackpad, decent keyboard, and some nice extras like the facial recognition features in Windows 10 and you have solid, lightweight workhorse of a machine.
+
+###Going Big
+
+The 15-inch Surface Laptop is a new form factor for the Surface line. It joins the 13-inch model, which has also been updated. While I did not test the 13-inch model, this years update looks to be yet another incremental update of a solid laptop. You'll get a faster processor in roughly the same shell for the same price.
+
+To create the new 15-inch model it's almost as if Microsoft just hit the 13-inch model with some sort expanding ray gun. And there-in lies the rub in my view.
+
+If you're at all familiar with Microsoft's Surface line, the first thing that jumps out about this laptop is the all aluminium design. Yes, this is an Alcantara-free Surface. While the aluminum is fine, the Alcantara has defined the Surface family since it was released and its absence makes this feel less, well, Surface-y.
+
+Like the 13-inch, the 15-inch model is lightweight and has a very solid feel to it thank to the all-aluminum design. It also still has the 3:2 screen ratio of it's smaller sibling, making it really nice for editing documents and other tasks where a taller screen is welcome.
+
+The most disappointing thing about the Surface Laptop 3 is that Microsoft has not really done anything with the added space of a 15-inch chassis. For example, the keyboard is identical to the 13-inch model, which means there's considerable extra room on either side of it where there could be, well, have a gander at the 15-inch MacBook Pro and maybe add some bigger speakers.
+
+But no, the speakers in the 15-inch Surface are still right where they are in the smaller version, underneath. If better speakers aren't Microsoft's thing then maybe take a page from the Dell XPS 15 and pack in some extra USB ports and maybe a card reader too. But again, the Surface Laptop 3 sticks with the same single USB-A and USB-C ports found in the 13-inch model. Kudos to Microsoft for at least ditching the MiniDisplay in favor of a USB-C port, but charging still happens through the proprietary, magnetic Surface Connect port, which feels like a missed opportunity to pack in another USB-C port.
+
+And it's worth noting that the USB-C port you do get does **not** support Thunderbolt 3, which means you won't get the speed boost Thunderbolt 3 offers, nor can you use Thunderbolt 3 docking stations to expand your port options. Technically you can use it to charge the Surface Laptop, but I have no idea why you'd want to sacrifice your one USB-C port to charge.
+
+That's not to say the Surface 15-inch is all misses. There's some good stuff too. One high point for is the Windows Face Recognition login works great. You also get support for Microsoft’s Surface Pen, which is not included.
+
+Given it's place in the Surface universe as the beacon of light for those of us still clinging to trackpads and real keyboards that actually sit in your lap, it should be no surprise that both of these are very well done. The trackpad especially is first rate—the best non-Apple trackpad I've used. The keyboard lacks a certain snappiness I've come to appreciate from Lenovo's recent efforts, but it's still well-spaced and comfortable to type on.
+
+###AMD Inside
+
+The 15-inch form factor is the power users laptop. That's how Dell, Apple, Asus and others have positioned their offerings in this space. High end 15-inch laptops like the MacBook Pro and Dell XPS 15 offer six-core (or more) processors and features creative professionals need like color-tuned screens. Then there's 15-inch gaming laptops, which often sacrifice the sleek form factor, but pack in powerful graphics cards and plenty of ports.
+
+The Surface Laptop will make neither of these groups happy. As mentioned earlier this machine is really aimed at more casual users looking for a larger screen, but not needing the power of more expensive options. That's why the smart buy here is the low end model.
+
+The base model features AMD's new Ryzen 5 chip which Microsoft calls the Surface Edition Processor to indicate that it has been specifically tuned for the form factor of the Surface. The performance in my testing, using the PCMark 10 test suite pegged the processor at roughly the same performance as an eighth generation Intel i5.
+
+That's plenty of power for everyday tasks. I noticed no stutters or lags streaming 4K content, editing photos in Darktable, or working with some very large spreadsheets. That level of performance is not, however, going to be capable of editing high res video or compiling large pieces of software. Nor is it likely to impress gamers. There is an option to upgrade to a Ryzen 7 chip with a better graphics card as well, but even these fall short of similarly priced Apple and Dell models (at least on paper).
+
+One place the AMD chip did impress was battery life. Microsoft claims 11.5 hours. I was not able to get anywhere near that, but I did get a respectable 6.25 on the PCMark battery test and just a hair under 8 playing a looped video with the brightness at 50 percent. The good news is that the proprietary charging cord will get you from zero to 80 percent in just over an hour in my testing.
+
+The other notable thing, especially compared to some other 15-inch laptops I've used is that the Surface never gets hot in your lap and you hardly ever hear the fan.
+
+The Surface Laptop 3 15-inch base model is available in Platinum, and starts at $1,199 with a Ryzen 5 chip, 8-gigabytes of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. The unit I tested bumps the RAM to 16-gigabytes and the solid state drive to 256-gigabytes, which brings the price to $1,299. You can also get the higher specced models in black if you prefer.
+
+If you want a 15-inch laptop for the extra screen real estate it affords, and plan to use it to watch Netflix, edit documents, and browse the web, then the base model Surface Laptop 3 fits the bill. While there are cheaper, equally powerful options out there, none of them are quite as well designed, well-built, nor offer the battery life of the Surface. The base model is a solid buy if your needs are that of the casual user.
+
+If, on the other hand, you're looking for a 15-inch powerhouse that can handle everything from video editing to gaming, you're better off looking to the Dell XPS 15 or MacBook Pro, both of which offer better performance for roughly the same price as a maxed out Surface.
+
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+More:
+
+https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-password-managers,review-3785.html
+Roboform
+https://www.avira.com/en/prime
+
+
Password managers are the vegetables of the internet. We know they're good for us, but most of us are happier snacking on the [password equivalent of junk food](https://www.wired.com/story/7-steps-to-password-perfection/). For seven years running that's been "123456" and "password"—the two [most commonly used passwords](https://www.wired.com/2016/01/worst-passwords-list/) on the web.
The problem is, most of us don't know what makes a good password and aren't about to remember hundreds of them every day.
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+Microsoft's Surface brand offers some of the best Windows hardware on the market. Best know for the innovative, tablet-like hardware designs, the software started off a bit rough. In the beginning most of the Surface line ran a stripped down version of Windows that proved unpopular.
+
+Eight years later, things have changed. Not only is do most Surface devices run Windows Home edition, but it's also become clear that Microsoft was an early innovator in mobile-friendly hybrid PC hardware. It's hard to find a PC-maker today that doesn't ape Surface's kickstand-packing, detachable-keyboard-rocking design.
+
+Since launching the first Surface ultraportables, Microsoft has expanded the Surface line to include a full family of computers, from a standard laptop to a giant desktop. If you need a portable Windows PC, it's hard to find a nicer physical experience than what Surface offers. The problem is one of choice: with such a diverse family of premium computers, which is best for your needs? Not to worry—we're on this like a Type Cover on a Surface Pro.
+
+*Updated in Oct. 2019: We've updated our guide with the Surface 3 series hardware.*
+
+##The Best All-Arounder
+
+[#image: /photos/5aa84ed1f156f371db608ecf]||||||
+
+**[Surface Laptop 3 (i5, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD), $999](https://fave.co/2pPXIdg){: rel=nofollow}**
+
+This device isn't as swish as the transforming, flexible computers that made the Surface brand famous, but if you need a laptop, you *need* a laptop. Kickstands and clicky magnetic keyboard covers don't work well in every situation, so we're going with the Surface Laptop 3 as the best pick for most shoppers. No, it's not a tablet, but the Surface Laptop is a *killer* notebook computer.
+
+Featuring a gorgeous, 13.5-inch high-resolution display, a lovely-feeling keyboard, a stellar glass trackpad, and a slim case, the Surface Laptop is well-built and easy to handle. Ports are one place the Surfaces skimps, but in 2019 you now get a USB-C port along with your good, old-fashioned USB-A port. The old DisplayPort has been removed to make room for that USB-C. It also has a magnetic charging port. If you're a klutz who trips over your power cord all the time, this can be a lifesaver. It severs the connection between the wall plug and the computer before the laptop goes flying across the room like a Frisbee.
+
+In 2019 Microsoft added a 15-inch model to its Surface Laptop line (see [our full review]()). The 15-inch model uses an AMD Ryzen chip rather than the usual Intel variety. Microsoft says it worked closely with AMD to tune the chip for the best possible performance. It's not going to edit your next 4K feature film, but it's plenty powerful enough for most of us.
+
+Microsoft also gives users some great tech standards, like a Windows Hello IR camera that lets you log in to Windows with your face lickety-split. Once you get used that, it's hard to go back to typing in your password like some sort of paleolithic protohuman. When we [tried the original Surface Laptop in 2017](https://www.wired.com/2017/06/review-microsoft-surface-laptop/), we gave it our WIRED Recommends seal of approval and a score of 8/10 and we anticipate liking the sequel as well.
+
+**Buy the 13-inch Surface Laptop 3 (i5, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) from [Microsoft](https://fave.co/2pPXIdg){: rel=nofollow} or [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YNKGWMT/){: rel=nofollow}. The 15-inch model (AMD, 8GB RAM, 128 GB SSD) is also available from [Microsoft](https://fave.co/2pPXIdg){: rel=nofollow} in the base config and [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/New-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Touch-Screen/dp/B07YNLKTW9/){: rel=nofollow} stocks the slightly more expensive model (AMD, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD).**
+
+
+##The Best 2-in-1
+
+[#image: /photos/5aa850bcf156f371db608ed1]||||||
+
+**[Surface Pro 7 (i5, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD), $1,199](https://fave.co/2qCTG8x){: rel=nofollow}**
+
+The original Surface design, with its kickstand and keyboard cover, is still a joy all these years later. The upcoming Surface Pro 6 is a mobile device that bridges the gap between laptop and tablet pretty well.
+
+No matter which configuration you land on, each Pro has more performant 10th-generation Intel chips, and an improved 12.3-inch high-res touchscreen with a document-friendly 3:2 aspect ratio. You also get a USB-A port, a magnetic charging port, a Windows Hello-compatible webcam, and a MicroSD slot for expanding the onboard storage. The Pro 7 update adds a long-overdue USB-C port, but it does not support Thunderbolt 3.
+
+If you want your Pro purchase to last as long as possible, spring for the $1,199 configuration which will get you a faster i5 chip and a larger hard drive.
+
+**Buy the Surface Pro 6 (i5, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) from [Microsoft](https://fave.co/2qCTG8x){: rel=nofollow} or [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/NEW-Microsoft-Surface-Pro-Touch-Screen/dp/B07YNJ6BQL/){: rel=nofollow}.**
+
+*There's a slight catch. If you want the full Surface tablet experience, you'll need to buy one of Microsoft's Type Cover keyboards. This accessory is essential, but not included. Tack on an additional [$129 for a simple black cover](https://fave.co/2PfAicb){: rel=nofollow}, or [$159 for a fancier, Alcantara-covered](https://fave.co/2MJTuwR){: rel=nofollow} version.*
+
+##The Best for Students
+
+[#image: /photos/5bc4dfd32ba3661093860d44]||||||
+
+**[Surface Go (Pentium 4415Y, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD), $549](https://fave.co/2NA4quc){: rel=nofollow}**
+
+The most affordable, smallest member of the Surface lineup is the 10-inch Surface Go. Not only is it a smaller Surface tablet, it’s significantly cheaper than the Pro. If your needs are minimal, or you prefer tiny computers, this is what you should buy—despite its slower Intel chips, we enjoyed using it, and gave it a [7/10 when we reviewed it](https://www.wired.com/review/review-microsoft-surface-go/) in 2018.
+
+Because of its excellent Surface Pen compatibility, Go is awesome for notetaking, and with a Type Cover attached, it's a surprisingly good, if tiny, laptop. It might not be able to take on the [iPad Pro](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-ipad/) in terms of sheer computing power or battery life, but Surface Go is nicely priced and good enough for college students, or anyone for a second machine to take with them.
+
+The tantalizingly-priced $399 version might not be a great pick if you need Surface Go to serve as your main computer. Its smaller, slower storage drive and limited RAM might make multitasking and demanding apps feel slower. If you can, spring for the $549 config instead. Like Surface Pro, Go does not include a [$100 Type Cover keyboard](https://fave.co/2NAeOCb){: rel=nofollow} or [Surface Pen](https://fave.co/2OfeXAe){: rel=nofollow}, so remember to pick those up with your tablet purchase.
+
+**Buy the Surface Go (Pentium 4415Y, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD) from [Microsoft](https://fave.co/2NA4quc){: rel=nofollow} or [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Go-Intel-Pentium/dp/B07FDKZQTY/){: rel=nofollow}.**
+
+##The Best for Power Users
+
+
+[#image: /photos/5aa84df82ba43111d1213e28]||||||
+
+
+**[Surface Book 2 15-inch (i7, Nvidia dGPU, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD), $2,499](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/config/surface-book-2/8MCPZJJCC98C/BHHZ?cid=surfacebook2interstitial){: rel=nofollow}**
+
+This transforming powerhouse is the only Surface device with an optional graphics chip that'll boost core performance, speeding up everything from Adobe Premiere to SolidWorks. The screen undocks from the keyboard, so you can use the display as a tablet for brief stints when watching movies or annotating documents with the Surface Pen. When our team [reviewed this laptop](https://www.wired.com/review/review-microsoft-surface-book-2/), we gave it our WIRED Recommends seal of approval and a score of 8/10.
+
+Available in versions with 13.5 and 15.6-inch screens, Surface Book 2 is the closest analog to Apple's MacBook Pro series. Thanks to standard quad-core Intel processors and an optional discrete Nvidia 10-series graphics chip inside the keyboard dock, you'll get amazing performance for a portable. Plus you get the expected suite of Surface goodies—Windows Hello, a gorgeous high-res screen, a luxurious backlit keyboard, and a big, silky-smooth glass trackpad.
+
+Because the Surface Book 2 hasn't been refreshed as of October 2019, keep an eye out for deals. We've see the 15-inch model (i7, Nvidia dGPU, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) going for as low as $1800 ($700 off) on Amazon.
+
+**Buy the Surface Book 2 15-inch (i7, Nvidia dGPU, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) from [Microsoft](https://fave.co/32KLeCz){: rel=nofollow} or [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Book-Intel-256GB/dp/B076HZCQY9/){: rel=nofollow}.**
+
+*If you have cash to burn on a *really* nice Windows laptop, the 15-inch version has the fastest Nvidia 1060 graphics chip and the biggest, highest-res screen available on a portable Surface. The 13-inch is great, too, but the cheapest version is poorly equipped, going without Nvidia graphics, and has a measly 128 GB SSD—not enough space for your Lightroom library, much less all your go-to pro apps.*
+
+###Caveats
+
+Even though the Surface lineup has never been as diverse as it is now, there are still some imperfections that may impact your enjoyment of a shiny new Microsoft computer. The first annoyances begin when you add a device to your cart. If you're grabbing a Surface hoping to use the famous, [fabulous Surface Pen](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/d/surface/8ZL5C82QMG6B/){: rel=nofollow} with it, you'll need to buy it separately. In years past, Surface Pro and Surface Book included the pen, but no longer.
+
+Ports are another mixed bag for Surface. The October 2019 refresh finally added USB-C ports to the Surface Pro, X and Laptop models, though there's still no support for Thunderbolt 3. You get the connector support, but not the full speed.
+
+Despite the USB-C ports, Microsoft stuck with its magnetic Surface Connect charger (confusingly, you *can* charge with USB-C as well). If you miss Apple's MagSafe era this isn't a bad thing, but if you're looking forward to a one-connector future, Microsoft hasn't delivered on that yet.
+
+If you're a little short on cash but still want to pick up a Surface, check out the [Surface All Access program](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/surface-all-access){: rel=nofollow}. Microsoft lets you buy a new Surface on an installment plan, for as little as $25 per month, and packs in Office 365 for the entire two years you’re paying off your device. Surface Pro and Go also get a Type Cover out of the deal. Unfortunately, Surface All Access is only available in Microsoft’s physical retail locations, and not online.
+
+##Reasons to Wait
+
+The lineup has been refreshed for the fall of 2019, so it’s a great time to buy. We don’t expect updates to the Surface family until 2020.
+
+##Get Microsoft Complete
+
+If you're rough on your gadgets, plan on buying the [Microsoft Complete extended warranty](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/accessories/microsoft-complete){: rel=nofollow}. Starting at $149, this gives you additional warranty coverage and accidental damage protection. You get two accidental damage claims, with only a $49 deductible, whether you take your device to the local Microsoft Store or ship it in for repairs. Given how much a Surface costs, it's worth the peace of mind to add this protection to your new device.
+
+**Shop for [Microsoft Complete](https://fave.co/33TnHPQ){: rel=nofollow}**
+
+***
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+
+***
+###More WIRED Buying Guides
+
+ - Which [MacBook Pro Should You Buy?](https://www.wired.com/story/which-macbook-should-you-buy/?mbid=BottomRelatedStories)
+
+ - The Best [Amazon Fire Tablet](https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-fire-tablet/?mbid=BottomRelatedStories)
+
+ - Our Favorite [Affordable Smartphones Under $500](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones/?mbid=BottomRelatedStories)
+
+
+***
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