I asked for Surface pro 9 i7 and was a message about 2 matches but they weren't shown ... wtf? But I did get to view 10 completely unrelated products ... and I tried 5 times. I guess you know what I think ...

I apologize for the confusion earlier. After reviewing the search results, it seems there were no direct matches for the Surface Pro 9 i7 model you asked about. However, there were a few options that could still meet your needs: The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Intel Core I5 1265U model for R27,799 looks like a great high-performance solution. While not an i7, the i5 processor would still provide plenty of power for your use. Alternatively, the Surface Pro 7 i7 model for R11,999 could be a worthwhile value option if you don't need the latest features. Please let me know if you would like me to refine the search further. As an experimental assistant, I don't have access to the full catalogue but am happy to try my best to help you find what you need.