Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 has been at the top of a couple of best-of lists since its introduction. But the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 represents a new challenger.

Sadly Windows 7 tablets are overpriced and never were truly indicative to the touchscreen experience. This is all changing with the latest version of the Microsoft OS with Windows 8.

If you're in the market for a fantastic, premium Windows tablet, two devices that are practically guaranteed to make the list are the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9315) and Microsoft Surface Pro 9.

Dell has some excellent discounts right now, including a deal that takes $300 off the XPS 13 2-in-1. But the deals end early tomorrow morning, so you have to act quickly.

To compensate, Microsoft will include a free copy of Office Home and Student 2013 with “small screen” Windows 8 tablets. The Acer Iconia W3 is the first tablet to take advantage.

Microsoft has launched a 13-inch Surface Laptop as well as a 12-inch Surface Pro tablet. But while there's no mention of tariffs, the two PCs definitely cut corners.