The Surface Pro 9 2-in-1 laptop announced by Microsoft in late 2022 promised improvements, but its high price left many unconvinced. Now, a new deal from Best Buy drops the cost to its lowest ever – making the device far more tempting.

At first glance, the $999 Best Buy deal for the Intel Core i5 model with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage looks immensely appealing. This configuration normally costs $1,539.99 – so you make substantial savings of $540. Even better, Best Buy throws in the vital Surface Pro keyboard for free.

For your money, you’re getting a capable portable 2-in-1 that blurs the lines between tablet and laptop. The 13-inch touch display is perfect for watching movies or scribbling notes with the Surface Pen, while the keyboard adds physical keys for productive work. Impressively svelte for such a feature-packed device, it weighs just 1.94 lbs (879 g) without the keyboard and kickstand attached.

While tempting, it doesn’t provide the lapability of some rival 2-in-1s when in tablet mode. With functionality more akin to Apple’s iPad Pro and keyboard folio case combination than a traditional 360-degree convertible laptop, using it casually on your lap remains a slight ergonomic challenge. Ports are also limited to just two Thunderbolt 4 inputs – an annoyance for connecting lots of peripherals.

For many shoppers, however, the ability to instantly switch between tablet portability and laptop productivity makes devices like the Surface Pro 9 a hugely convenient choice. When purchased with a bundle like Best Buy‘s deal, they become far more financially accessible too. As the lowest price drop yet on an impressive package, Microsoft’s latest detachable 2-in-1 deserves serious consideration from buyers in the market for ultra-flexible computing.

Disclaimer: Prices and promotions mentioned in this article are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change based on the retailers’ discretion. Please verify the current offer before making a purchase.