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Microsoft calls this device the ultimate laptop and I've been using it as my daily driver for close to a month now since it landed on my doorstep on October 26th. But is it the ultimate laptop? Should you spend your hard earned money on this device? Let's...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2017-07-26 04:36:37
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Is Microsoft the new Apple?If you still think of the latter as a company that makes super-slick, eyeball-drawing computing hardware with sleek, silver-metal curves—but punishes wallets with high sticker prices—that badge may indeed may be moving to Micros...
Stunning screen, Improves upon epic battery life of original, Powerful and light as a big-screen tablet...
Extremely expensive as configured, Tablet portion has very short battery life, Not exactly light at 3.6 pounds, No USB-C/Thunderbolt ports...
Today's top detachable 2-in-1, Microsoft's updated Surface Book is a stunner, packing improved graphics, a Core i7 CPU, and longer battery life. It's great for getting work done, but you'll need to work a bunch to pay for it: It starts at $2,399. Read Mo...
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The 2016 Surface Book is a lot like last year's Surface Book, which we already really liked. So we recommend this one too, though the few flaws we noted last time remain as well. As ever, it's a well-built piece of kit, with a bright detachable screen wh...
Distinctive, well-constructed design, Impressively light as a tablet, Gorgeous screen, Pen input works well, Comfortable keyboard, Fast performance, Best-in-class battery life in laptop mode...
Expensive, Even heavier than last year's model, "Fulcrum" hinge makes the laptop appear fatter when shut, Screen wobbles a bit in laptop mode, Slightly top heavy when you use it in your lap...
The refreshed Surface Book has very few flaws, with a well-crafted chassis, comfortable keyboard, vibrant screen, fast performance and even longer battery life than on last year's model. As ever, you'll pay dearly for the privilege of owning it, and t...
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Sketchable often features in Microsoft's Surface marketing, but is it actually any good?Yes. In fact, it's rather amazing.As a long-time Surface user and part-time doodler, I've always wondered how easily I could transition from pencil and paper to digita...
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Late last month, Microsoft fired a shot across Apples bow. With the Surface Studio and Dial and an updated Surface Book, Microsoft mace clear its plans to woo Apples old core audience of creative professionals—a group Apple has seemingly forgotten in fa...
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Last year, when Microsoft introduced its first-ever laptop, the Surface Book , the company proclaimed that this was the "ultimate laptop." And it was -- mostly. This two-in-one notebook offered long battery life, with a distinctive, well-constructed case...
Distinctive, well-constructed design, Impressively light as a tablet, Gorgeous screen, Pen input works well, Comfortable keyboard, Fast performance, Best-in-class battery life in laptop mode...
Expensive, Even heavier than last year's model, "Fulcrum" hinge makes the laptop appear fatter when shut, Screen wobbles a bit in laptop mode, Slightly top heavy when you use it in your lap...
The refreshed Surface Book has very few flaws, with a well-crafted chassis, comfortable keyboard, vibrant screen, fast performance and even longer battery life than on last year's model. As ever, you'll pay dearly for the privilege of owning it, and t...
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Most of the PC OEMs have refreshed their Skylake systems to include Intel's new Kaby Lake chips. Kaby Lake parts are for the most part drop-in replacements for Skylake partssame chipsets, same power envelopes and cooling requirementsand some manufacturers...
The GPU is faster, The battery lasts longer...
Fan noise under load, No way to buy the base standalone...
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It isn't easy to review Microsoft's least interesting product release of the fall.A few weeks ago, Microsoft pulled another October surprise, unveiling the big-screen, all-in-one Surface Studio. It's a stunner few of us can wait to get our hands on.SEE AL...
Didn't mess with a good design Strong performance across a wide range of tasks Good battery life Can handle real PC games...
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Microsoft Surface Book with Performance BaseThe GoodDidn't mess with a good design • Strong performance across a wide range of tasks • Good battery life • Can handle real PC gamesThe BadPriceyThe Bottom LineThis is an excellent pro-level Windows 10 comput...
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The Surface Book really is the ultraportable that can do it all. It's got great performance, strong battery life and a gorgeous 13.5-inch touch screen with stylus support. And in seconds, it can transform from a laptop to a tablet, presentation device or...
Powerful discrete graphics in a 13-inch machine, Unique detachable design, Stylus support with 1,024 levels of sensitivity, Solid battery life, Vibrant display...
Expensive, No USB Type-C port, Doesn't have the most recent generation of CPUs or GPUs...
Now offering even better performance and twice the graphics power, the Surface Book with Performance Base is the clear choice for demanding creative pros...
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For years, consumer hardware has increasingly differentiated with design. And while Microsoft's latest Surface Book hybrid features the premium materials, sleek looks, and lighter and thinner body you'd expect, it's all about incredible engineering at its...
It's a lean performance hybrid with an awesome keyboard. The sharp touchscreen has a sweet aspect ratio for hardcore docjockeying. Laptop mode offers the graphics performance of a decent gaming laptop. It does hybrid right...
Battery life is solid, but falls short of the 16 hours claimed. Sometimes you will forget where the power button is. It's expensive, but you're essentially getting two computers in one...
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The Surface Book was one of Microsoft's best-kept secrets last year, but the company isn't holding back when it comes to talking up its Performance Base upgrade. Landing in time for the holidays, the new model is actually only 50-percent changed: while th...
Flexible 2-in-1 form factor, Impressive graphics upgrade over original, Excellent build quality, Seamless integration of Windows 10...
GPU not quite desktop-VR-ready, Expensive, Performance Base not sold separately, No Thunderbolt 3...
NOW READ: Microsoft's Surface Studio is a stunning AIOSadly, while existing Surface Book owners could dock their screen into the new Performance Base and get all the benefits of the new GPU, Microsoft won't be selling the keyboard section separately. Even...
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A year ago, Microsoft set out to prove to the world that a Windows laptop could hang with the best MacBooks from Apple. The Surface Book, with its head-turning design, wild hinge technology, and detachable screen was just that laptop. Microsoft largely su...
Lots of power, Great keyboard and trackpad, Flexible form-factor...
Thick and heavy, Average battery life, Last year's processor and graphics card...
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It's always been difficult trying to find the right category for Microsoft's hybrid tablet/laptop Surface Book. And now with the new Surface Book i7 in hand, it's even harder to figure out just what square hole to put this round peg into.Before we get too...
Super-long battery life, Best graphics performance in a 13-inch convertible, Beautiful screen and good pen support...
Very expensive, Heavy for a 13-inch ultrabook convertible, No Thunderbolt 3.0 nor USB 10Gbps...
When Microsoft announced details of the Surface Book i7, I was pretty disappointed in its middle-aged hardware. In use, however, it appears there's plenty of life left in these parts. That the Surface Book i7 can actually give you better graphics p...
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Though the Surface Studio stole the spotlight at Microsoft's New York City event earlier this week, the brand-new all-in-one wasn't the only new hardware out of Redmond. The Surface Book, a hybrid Windows tablet that debuted last year to general acclaim...
Even faster performance, GeForce GTX 965M graphics, Extended battery life, Same slim, versatile design as the original, Multiple configuration options...
Pricey, Angular shape when closed...
The new Microsoft Surface Book may not be a full redesign of last year's beloved tablet newcomer, but it packs some powerful new upgrades, along with a much higher price...
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For the last few years, PC manufacturers have devoted incredible engineering resources to giving their laptops gymnastic capabilities. Dell made a laptop whose screen could spin quickly inside its frame. Toshiba's Satellite could fold flat and slide close...
It's a laptop. A great laptop. Finally, a Windows computer without stickers and logos everywhere. The keyboard and trackpad are excellentand if you don't like them pen and touch work just great. Screen is gorgeous, and there's plenty of power behind it...
Detaching and reattaching comes with some pain. This is a very expensive laptop...
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Microsoft Surface Book review: The Surface Book may look like a conventional laptop, but it retains much of what loyal Surface fans hold dear and packs a serious punch too.The Surface Book does not have a kickstand. Despite the name Microsoft has in fact...
Versatile design w/ great keyboard, Exceptional performance, Stunning display...
Awkward hinge design, Expensive, Heavy...
The Surface Book is a valiant first foray into the realm of laptop computing hardware from Microsoft. It's a decidedly unusual setup that works surprisingly well, with an emphasis on being a laptop first and a tablet second - essentially the reverse of ev...
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Without competition. It is certainly powerful and does not make any compromises in terms of performance, and now even with a surprisingly good runtime of 10 hours. The Book easily beats the competition. But: Surface Pro 4 Core i7 and the i5 sibling are in...
high-quality case made of magnesium alloy, CPU and GPU performance of a notebook in a convertible, no serious CPU or GPU throttling, good runtime of 10 hours, high resolution, bright display also for outdoor use, native 3:2 aspect ratio for picture editi...
thicker and heavier than 13- and 14-inch Ultrabooks, no USB-C or HDMI, no WWAN or RJ-45, no SmartCard reader or fingerprint scanner, no secondary storage device, no TrackPoint or dedicated mouse buttons, software-undocking still prone to errors, bad upgr...
It tries really hard and can score one point more than its Core i5 sibling from our first review of the Surface Book. The decisive factor was the longer runtime, because we could only find very small – if at all – advantages of the i7/512 GB version in re...
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The Surface Book is a totally new product in Microsoft's range, representing the first laptop the company has ever made. The new but more familiar Surface Pro 4 , which launched alongside the Surface Book on 6 October, is designed to be tablet first, lapt...
It's expensive but the Surface Book is an amazing piece of technology combining excellent (and unique) design, top-notch build quality and high-end specifications. Battery life is amazing and there's a lot you can do with the Surface Book model with the N...
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While Microsoft's line of Surface Pro tablets has proven popular among a certain crowd of productivity enthusiasts, they haven't managed to truly replace a laptop for most users. Acknowledging that is the case after three generations of Surface Pros, the...
The best hybrid design yet. Fantastic display complemented by the included stylus. Great performance, especially with the dedicated GPU. Excellent battery life.
A collection of software issues hasn't been fixed months after launch. Compromised cooling solution. The hinge doesn't fully close. Expensive for a laptop, expensive for a hybrid.
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pcper.com Updated:
2017-07-26 04:36:38
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A lot has already been said about the design and style of both the updated Surface Pro 4 and the new Surface Book. Let's start with the Surface Pro 4 as it sees the least dramatic changes from previous product.The Surface Pro 4 uses the same kickstand tab...
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Microsoft is committed to bringing premium first-party hardware in much the same way that Apple does. The announcement of the original Surface and Surface Pro back in 2013 was met with a lot of criticism, that such a tablet couldn't possibly be useful in...
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When Microsoft first launched the Surface Pro, they decided to tackle a market that was pretty much untested. Sure, tablets had been around for a while already, but no one had packed a full Ultrabook inside of a tablet. True, the initial Surface Pro had s...
Microsoft is billing the Surface Book as “The Ultimate Laptop” which is a pretty lofty goal, especially for a first generation device. Unlike the Surface Pro line, which is only just now seeing competition from other vendors, there are plenty of other Ult...
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about.com Updated:
2017-07-26 04:36:38
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Storage for the Surface Book is entirely handled by solid state drives with four different capacity levels. The base models offer 128GB which is sufficient for most business users that do not require a large amount of space for their applications or data...
Nov 2 2015 - Microsoft's first laptop system offers a very solid experience with a few twists thanks to its 2-in-1 ability to detach the screen. This makes it a great option for those that need to use a tablet from time to time but it still does not perfo...
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For the first three generations, "Microsoft Surface" meant a Windows-running tablet with a snap-on keyboard that turns it into a laptop. But today that Surface definition has expanded, now including a new device where the tablet part takes a backseat. Tho...
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The oversized glass trackpad is one of the few that doesn't make me thank the gods for the pen and touch. It works nearly as well as a Mac trackpad, and is accurate and works well with gestures like two-finger scrolling. Good stuff!Pen and InkingMicrosoft...
Stunning and high quality design, fast, optional dedicated graphics, lovely display, versatile design. Good battery life...
Expensive! Gap between display and keyboard will bother some. Solo tablet battery life is short...
Windows 2-in-1s are always a compromise, as we noted in our Surface Pro 4 review, you don't get the very best tablet possible or the very best laptop. As a tablet, the relatively large screen, pen, light weight and slim dimensions still make Surface Book...
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A book with some missing pages. If you want a one-of-a-kind notebook, then the Surface Book is the first to offer a dedicated Nvidia GPU in the keyboard dock to power an equally unique 3:2 tablet with one of the best displays for the size. It's surprising...
high quality magnesium alloy chassis, notebook-class CPU and GPU performance in a detachable form factor, no major CPU or GPU throttling, high resolution, bright display fit for outdoor use, native 3:2 aspect ratio for full-frame SLRs, accurate colors an...
thicker and heavier than 13- or 14-inch Ultrabooks, battery life could be better, no USB Type-C or HDMI options, no WWAN or RJ-45 options, no SmartCard or fingerprint reader, no secondary storage options, no TrackPoint or dedicated mouse keys, native 3:2...
Do we recommend the Surface Book over a traditional notebook? Anyone who is already set on a detachable-type notebook should consider the Microsoft solution as it is a serious contender for replacing an aging Ultrabook. However, users who have little inte...
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Did you read our Surface Book review? We know quite a few of you did -- this turned out to be one of the most popular reviews Engadget has run all entire year. That said, in case you missed it, here's a quick recap: Despite the fact that this was Microsof...
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Just when you thought Microsoft would never make its own PC, it releases the Surface Book ($1,699 as tested), a powerful, capable hybrid that marries the best qualities of a laptop with the versatility of a Windows tablet. Its innovative design and big, b...
Versatile detachable-hybrid design. Light and comfortable to use in Tablet mode. Constructed of premium materials. Brilliant 3,000-by-2,000-pixel display. Electrically actuated mechanical latch. More than 15 hours of battery life in testing. No bloatware.
Pricey. No ports on tablet body. Does not lie flat when closed...
The innovative Microsoft Surface Book offers comfortable ergonomics, a big, beautiful screen, more than 15 hours of battery life, and the power to make short work of everyday and multimedia tasks. It's the first premium detachable-hybrid tablet to earn...
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You can see why Microsoft's Surface Book is ticking off other PC vendors. Microsoft's stunning laptop, gives you everything you want—showing up all the vendors who said it couldn't be done.Our review bears that out. Want a true laptop experience that does...
Tremendous battery life, Beautiful screen, Doesn't compromise on laptop use and adds wonderful Clipboard mode...
Rather large and heavy, Very expensive as you add options on...
Microsoft's Surface Book reboots what you'll think a laptop should be...
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It's wearing off, the dual shock of Microsoft building its own laptop and then the realization that it was not exactly a laptop. Now we're left with the product of that surprise and minor deception: The Microsoft Surface Book . Put simply...
Excellent, innovative design, Versatile and responsive, Brilliant screen that's also a tablet, Near-perfect pen input...
Mediocre battery life, Integrated graphics are buggy, Nvidia base yet to prove its worth...
Microsoft's taken every lesson it's learned from years of watching others build Windows laptops and done them all one better with the base-level, $1,499 Surface Book.Share this reviewShareTweetChief Correspondent:Lance UlanoffTech Editor:Pete PachalPhotos...
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For years, Microsoft has been telling us that the future of PCs was actually the tablet. The Surface Pro in particular is powerful enough that it could truly keep pace with your laptop, and Microsoft hasn't been shy about comparing it to the MacBook Air...
Distinctive, well-constructed design, Impressively light as a tablet, Gorgeous screen, Pen input works well, Comfortable keyboard, Fast performance, Best-in-class battery life in laptop mode, Lots of configurations to choose from...
Short battery life for just the tablet, High cost of entry, "Fulcrum" hinge makes the laptop appear fatter when shut, Feels heavy compared to some other flagship laptops, Screen wobbles a bit it in laptop mode...
Microsoft's first laptop raises the bar for other notebooks, with fast performance, best-in-class battery life and a design that manages to be both premium and unforgettable. The detachable screen is also comfortable to use as a tablet, thanks to both it...
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This is the machine that I've wanted Microsoft to build ever since it embarked on its Surface adventure in 2012.The build quality, materials, and design of the Surface line have always impressed, but the tablet form factor continually limited its appeal...
Great screen, Great keyboard, Great trackpad, Clean, elegant design, Detachable clipboard...
Base system has no discrete GPU, No Windows Hello software support yet, It gets terribly expensive...
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Microsoft told us everything we thought we needed to know about the Surface Book as a laptop, and then turned that on its head with its detachable tablet. It was showmanship worthy of an Apple event, instantly overshadowing the Surface Pro 4 and causing a...
Microsoft deserved its ovation. Superlative build quality and truly innovative hardware single the Surface Book out as something legitimately special. The docking mechanism is an engineering triumph, certainly the cleanest way to handle a removable screen...
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The laptop, evolvedI've always wanted Microsoft to build a laptop.Some days I'll be seated on my couch, other days I'll be seated on the floor of a convention center or press event, so I need a laptop that just works and won't annoy me when I'm in the mid...
Great keyboard and trackpad, Amazing battery life, 3:2 display is ideal for webpages...
That weird gap, Display wobbles and feels top heavy, A little bulky as a laptop...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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Talk about chutzpah. The Surface Book is the first notebook Microsoft has ever made, and yet the company boasts that it's the "ultimate laptop." It has reason to be confident. The Surface and Surface Pro are the most successful 2-in-1s yet, and the more p...
Gorgeous and sharp display, Very long battery life, Smart pen integration, Fast overall performance, Discrete graphics option...
Touchpad needs work, Some performance bugs, Needlessly difficult to open, Expensive...
An impressive display, superb battery life and 2-in-1 versatility make the Surface Book one of the most exciting laptops yet, but its high price narrows the appeal...
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After several years of building systems that compete with, but aren't quite, laptops, Microsoft has built a plain old laptop: the Surface Laptop.I think there's a good chance that the Surface Laptop will become Microsoft's best-selling piece of PC hardwar...
Attractive, Continues the Surface tradition of good screens, keyboards, touchpads...
Woefully weak port selection, Windows 10 S is a good idea, but the Store isn't good enough yet...
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networkworld.com Updated:
2017-11-05 02:38:16
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Now that Apple's introduced the first major update to its MacBook Pro lineup in years, it's time to square off the best of the best in Mac and PC laptops to see who currently prevails in this age-old rivalry. For this comparison I reached for the newest...
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When Microsoft released the original Surface Pro five years ago, the mobile market was completely different – Windows tablets were an afterthought and weren't the svelte and snappy performers you can buy today. The first-generation Surface Pro wasn't perf...
Impeccable materials and build quality, PixelSense display, Alcantara covered keyboard, Windows Hello face sign-in, Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio...
Windows 10 S, Budget SSD, Only one USB port, No SD card reader...
Microsoft's attempt at a traditional clamshell laptop leaves us a little conflicted. The look, feel, and usability of the Surface Laptop is outstanding. The Alcantara-covered keyboard is unique and a pleasant surface (literally) to rest your palms on for...
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topnewreview.com Updated:
2018-04-06 09:47:31
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Microsoft's most direct shot at the MacBook yetThe one Surface product that fans have been clamoring over for years, a straight up Surface Laptop, is finally here. But, in taking design cues from both the Surface Pro and Surface Book lines, Microsoft h...
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For mobile professionals, the ideal computer is probably an 'ultraportable' laptop -- a device suitable for carrying day in, day out, in a briefcase or backpack. Obviously it needs to be lightweight and relatively compact, but at the same time it should b...
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Earlier this year, Microsoft announced a new SKU of Windows 10 called Windows 10 S. Aimed at the educational market ( at the time ), it's just like Windows 10 Pro except users of the OS can only install apps that come from the Microsoft Store.A range of...
Microsoft's Surface Laptop is actually a lot better than I expected it to be. Yes, the selection of ports bothers me greatly, although you won't mind if you're already invested in Surface accessories, but the Laptop is just a really pleasant device to use...
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Two-part reviews are so 2011, but some devices just deserve a little extra soak time. The Surface Book with Performance Base (or "Surface Book 2016" if you're trying to fit it all on a thumbnail) captured my heart when I posted my first review video last...
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Now that Apple's introduced the first major update to its MacBook Pro lineup in years, it's time to square off the best of the best in Mac and PC laptops to see who currently prevails in this age-old rivalry.It's benchmarks at dawn between the new MacBook...
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