bought a couple of the Surface Pro 3 the other day also the keyboard. took a little getting used to windows 8. I do like them but if our software was Mac compatible we would have bought Ipads and saved money.
Having spent quite a bit of time using one, my next personal computer will be a surface pro 3. Full desktop power, in a tablet. Only thing I don't like about them is the kickstand... very awkward if you're not at a table...
I would find out from the school what they recommend. I prefer Microsoft but The University said Apple was the way to go. Got mine MacBooks and never looked back. Your Daughter's situation may be different.
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