I was a little upset when I found out it didn't have any USB-C ports, not even a single one.
Why the mini Displayport? It's an outdated connector, that USB-C is superior in every way. Could drive a 4K monitor while at the same time charging the laptop, with one cord. They could even add Thunderbolt 3 if they wanted.
These legacy ports need to die, but with a better replacement ready to go, ala USB-C. Apple was the innovator in this, with the original iMac ditching all the serial ports and floppy drives for USB and CDs, respectively. Then later with the MBA and MBP omitting the disc drive all together in favor of the cloud and USB drives. In both cases, people were upset, but got used to it, because the replacements are better in every way.
Let's not talk post Jobs, Cook is simply chasing profits and does not have the mind that Jobs did. From the iPhone 5 to 7, what's changed? Really, other than small little features, nothing. 3.5mm jacks do not have a proper replacement yet, USB-C is the closest thing. And will apple give up their Lightning port and all the royalties they make from it to go to the new industry standard? Maybe in another dimension.
Anyways. The Surface Laptop should definitely have ditched the mini-displayport for a USB-C, one USB-A, and the Surface connector. MicroSD/SD would have been nice too.
I basically gave away all my micro-USB cables because all of my devices use USB-C. USB-A to C adapters are literally less than a dollar on ebay.
Don't get me wrong, I will definitely be purchasing this laptop for my girlfriend if I don't win it. Getting my Surface Pro 4 from a 2011 MBP was like when I switched from Windows 2000/XP to Mac OS X and a Titanium PowerBook G4. A world of difference. Oh how the tables have turned.
USB-C is the future, adopt it or get left behind, and keep Windows Phone alive. Lumia 950 for life.
Goodnight everyone.