By now, we have all been made well aware of Microsoft’s reasoning for not including a USB-C port on their Surface line. According to the computing giant, this multi-functional port simply does not yet have the mainstream appeal to garner what they feel would be a major addition to the rig. Nonetheless, people keep asking for it – in droves. And this is where having a committee of crowdfunding backers, all with a say in in the final product, comes in really handy for a developer. In looking to answer the question “What do consumers really want out of their convertible devices,” a company called Eve Tech had quite the novel idea – why not just ask them, and let them have a say in what we build? Enter the Eve V: the Microsoft-backed, port-packing, battery power-rich, first-ever crowd developed computer.

At the surface (pun intended), the Eve V looks just like a Surface Pro - but with two USB-C ports. The aluminum body has a premium feel to it, while the detachable Alcantara keyboard stands up well in comparison to the Surface Pro, thanks to its 1.5mm travel. The kickstand itself feels just a bit stiff, but the durable hinges still move through positions easily, and I get the feeling that everything will still stay perfectly in place, even after multiple position shifts. As for the screen, the Eve V houses a 12.3-inch, 3:2 IGZO display running at 2,736 x 1,824, and claims a max screen brightness ranging from 430 to 450 nits. Other respective specs are about what you’d expect for a machine of this cost and size – Intel Core Y-series i3, i5 or i7 chipsets, and either 8GB or 16GB of RAM. All versions of the Eve V will included two full-size USB 3.0 ports, two USB-C connections (one of which supports Thunderbolt 3), and a microSD slot. Storage options are available from 128GB up to 512GB.

In addition to the inclusion of the crowd-requested USB-C ports, Eve Tech made a few other adjustments to give the people what they wanted. According to CEO Konstantinos Karatsevidis, one of the biggest decisions made by the community of crowdfunders was to opt for a thicker body. When it came time to vote, it turns out that most users preferred better battery life to an ultra-slim machine; especially if the difference was only a few millimeters. In addition to the many user-requested features included in the V, Eve Tech took it upon themselves to add a few distinguishing bits of whimsy in the final product. On the keyboard’s V key, you will see Eve Tech’s triangular logo, while a subtle logo pattern appears just under the kickstand. My personal favorite touch, though? Where the Backspace button belongs is a key simply marked “oops!”

The bottom line is, if you’re looking for a 2-in-1 that is functional, affordable, and fun, the Eve V might be right up your alley. And with prices starting at just $799 (which, unlike the Surface line, actually gets you the necessary accessories, too), this is one machine you won’t feel bad about springing for.