If you've already bought into Microsoft's Surface Studio brand, then the Dial is an innovative worthwhile addition.Price: $1,599 (starting) $2,699 (as reviewed)ĭisplay: 14.4-inch, 2400 x 1600-pixel (3:2) at 120HzĪs you'll read below, the concept works really well. Keep an eye on software integration and app support, because when this becomes more universal it will be worth the investment. But, at $99 / £90 and without a huge list of apps that are fully compatible the Microsoft Surface Dial can feel like an fun experiment rather than an essential addition to your workflow. This is a nice little gadget that is marvellously tactile and simply feels good to use, when combined with a touchscreen and stylus you'll never go back to a mouse or trackpad again.
I loved having an app's functions at my fingertips but it's a shame not every app is compatible. Having used the Microsoft Surface Dial for two weeks I found it a nice addition to my workflow but also one I can live without for some tasks. It's a shame there's no hub or stand to keep the device in when not in use.Įasy to use and wonderfully designed the Surface Dial still isn't essential for everyone (Image credit: Future / Microsoft) The only downside is the base, which needs to be kept clean as any dust or debris under the Microsoft Surface Dial will ruin its ability to attach to the screen. I'm reviewing it using a Surface Laptop Studio and the menu is limited when attached to the screen. The Microsoft Surface Dial can be used with any Windows 10 device but if you want the detailed radial menu you need to use it with a Surface Studio. It's almost sci-fi in its approach to UX design and breaks down the barriers to access functions of apps you're using. The beauty of the Microsoft Surface Dial's design comes from its ease of use you can literally drop this onto a Surface Laptop Studio's screen and a radial menu appears to highlight functions. There's a soft 'click' when you select functions.
This is a small silver metal cylinder that can be popped onto the screen of a computer or used to the side of a laptop or desktop on a table's surface.Īs you twirl the gadget there's a subtle vibration under your fingers from the haptics, to give you a satisfying sensation your selections are having an impact.
While it may lack a breadth of app support for complete integration there's no denying the Microsoft Surface Dial is clever and smartly designed device. The Microsoft Surface Dial is a small device with clean, simple lines it's actually rather elegant (Image credit: Future / Microsoft)
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