devontechsupport.com Updated:
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Update: Rejoice! Microsoft has released another firmware update for the Surface Book, fixing various performance-related issues. Read on into "Recent developments" to find out more.In its short tenure as a hardware maker, Microsoft has become the defacto...
The Surface Book's design isn't for everyone, but I simply fell in love with its futuristic look. Whether it looks odd or just ahead of the curve will depend on your perspective, but you can't deny Microsoft has made a daring move with its dynamic fulcrum...
While I praise this hybrid for its incredible performance, there are heavy limits on just how many games it will play with only one gigabyte of video memory. The early bugs are also something I can't ignore, but they're to be expected from the first run o...
If you were to strip away the Clipboard's ability to detach, the Surface Pen, the neatness factor of the dynamic fulcrum hinge and just about everything that makes the Surface Book unique, you would be still left with terrific laptop. That's what I love t...
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Microsoft's Surface Book has always been a unique gadget — a great ultraportable laptop, with the extra appeal of a completely detachable tablet screen that contains all the smarts and processing to run proper Windows. The newest Performance Base variant...
Just like the original, identical Surface Book on which it is based, the $3799-plus Microsoft Surface Book with Performance Base is a beautiful and unique piece of technology. It's unique in that it's equally well usable as a tablet and a laptop, thanks t...
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This week on All Hands on Tech, Alex reviews the Surface Book i7 with performance base. Microsoft is aiming this latest upgrade to its notebook line directly at MacBook Pro users, hoping to tempt them over.The latest Microsoft notebook is the most exciti...
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If you're holding out for a Surface Book 2 in 2017, it may very well be OK to stop waiting. The Surface Book with Performance Base stands to be one of the best laptops for digital artists yet.Using the same Clipboard tablet to run the show with an enhance...
Vastly improved graphics, Huge battery life gains, Still pulls off slick design...
Big starting price for tiny storage/RAM...
The starting price is an awful lot for what's on offer, but the upgraded Surface Book with Performance Base turns out to be one of the ultimate laptops (and tablets) for creative professionals – perhaps better even than the new MacBook Pro...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
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Lisa Gade reviews the latest Microsoft Surface Book model, the 2016 Performance Base with a much more powerful NVIDIA GTX 965M 2GB DDR5 graphics processor and a higher capacity battery. This is the new top of the line option for the Surface Book, and the...
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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...
Despite the last-gen chips, there's plenty of life left in these parts. That the Surface Book i7 can actually give you better graphics performance than a larger 15-inch laptop with discrete graphics is amazing. Combined with its tablet mode, swanky hinge...
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Latest news: The Surface Book has been out for a year now and it's time for an update. Microsoft hasn't made any physical changes to the design of its tablet-cum-laptop in 2016, though. The screen, keyboard, chassis design and touchpad are all the same as...
Read Microsoft's bullish marketing material for the Surface Book, and you'll recognise a company that has got its confidence back, and for good reason. This is yet another slick, impressive addition to the Surface family.But, just like we saw with the Sur...
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Going into Microsoft's fall Windows 10 event in New York City on October 26th, the company was not expected to announce a new Surface Book or Surface Pro. However, in something of a surprise announcement, Panos Panay, corporate vice president of devices a...
Great typing experience, Beautiful display, Monster performance...
Average battery life, Very expensive...
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If you were iffy about the original Surface Book, then those concerns generally apply here. But, if you thought the first Book wasn't quite powerful enough, the Performance Base version helps shore up those weaknesses, and makes the product even more lust...
It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.Thanks to its boost in battery and graphics potential, Microsoft has given Surface Book a great shot in the arm. It's the highest-performing 2-in-1 we've tested thus far, and it und...
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T3.com
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Update: We're expecting a new Surface Book 2 or Surface Pro 5 at Microsoft's forthcoming hardware event .With the Surface Pro 3 , Microsoft nearly perfected the formula and showed other computer manufacturers how hybrids should be made. Last year, Microso...
Awesome power, Completely flexible, Genuinely innovative hinge...
Do you really need the tablet?, Rather expensive, The grey attracts marks...
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The developing digital landscape has changed the way people interact with hardware. We are now more device-agnostic than ever - both in our personal and professional lives - meaning we are often carrying around two, sometimes three, devices to complete di...
Beautiful design, Extremely versatile, High quality display, Quality pen build and performance...
Expensive, Mediocre tablet battery life...
Not quite the ultimate laptop, but pretty damn close...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2017-07-26 04:36:38
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Microsoft has also issued Windows 10 version 1607, which promises reliability and security fixes for both the Edge and Internet Explorer 11 web browsers. Unfortunately, some major flaws remain unattended.A freezing issue, for instance, has arisen frankl...
Futuristic design, Unrivaled display, Seamless tablet separation...
Battery life falls well below promises, Major updates are still in tow...
While the Surface Book brings many technological innovations to the laptop space, it's greatest strength is that it's just an all-around terrific device...
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With its Surface line of two-in-one hybrids, Microsoft has long touted the rather bold claim that its Surface Pro was the "tablet that could replace your laptop", and, truth be told, its latest iteration, the Surface Pro 4 , has got very close to meeting...
There's no doubt that the Microsoft Surface Book is a stunning piece of engineering. As Microsoft's inaugural laptop that doubles as a tablet, it's a device the company can be proud of. In terms of design, it's by far my favourite Windows laptop, and it m...
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The second generation of Microsoft's laptop is likely to ditch the hinge gap, run Intel's latest Kaby Lake CPUs and support resolutions of up to 4K. We've gathered everything we know so far about the device, including the expected release date, price and...
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Since its release last October, the Surface Book has been subject to “Sleep of Death” bugs. While subsequent firmware updates improved the issue, the latest updates finally appear to fix all.The updates dated 20 June were pretty far-reaching – an overhaul...
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Microsoft has built an entire line of Surface devices which are basically tablets that can take accessory keyboard cases which convert them into limited notebook replacements. The limitation is in the lack of range of angles. Laptop displays can fundament...
Having used the Surface Book for a few weeks, I came to value the build and design of the device as well as the easy to transform nature from tablet to notebook. I still found the Surface Book to be on the heavy side both as a tablet and as a pseudo Ultra...
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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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Ever since the original Surface Pro with its clicky keyboard covers and snappy kickstand debuted in 2013, there were a lot of people who didn't like it. Some even wondered if Microsoft would make a traditional laptop. Thankfully, we don't have to wonder a...
Given how much I love Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 , I thought I'd be a sucker for this bigger, faster, even cooler Surface laptop. It should have none of the drawbacks of the oddball Surface Pro, right? Well, as it turns out, Surface Book has its own issu...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
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It is definitely the best looking laptop I have seen in recently, and I have been around PC World a lot of times, pretending to buy cables and phone cases.I have gotten used to colleagues stopping by my desk, the soft whistles and the 'Is it better than t...
Striking good looks, Windows 10, fantastic processor, brilliant screen, very good battery life...
functionality can be hit/miss, Super expensive, can be quite buggy at times...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2017-07-26 04:36:38
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Microsoft’s Surface line goes full laptop with the Surface Book, but is it anything more than just a glorified tablet?Here it is, the toils of Microsoft’s Surface team in sleek, finished form. Nobody expected it coming… But is it actually necessary? A ful...
Dedicated GPU, Bestinclassscreen, That hinge...
So expensive it hurts, Battery life in tablet mode is short, Connectivity low without dock...
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DAILY STAR ONLINEMicrosoft is no longer just a boring software company.The US tech giant been producing its own hardware for a while and has had great success with its Surface range of tablets.Now the firm is adding to its range of hardware with the launc...
Microsoft's new laptop is a mixed bag.There's plenty to like about this computer and, with its fast processor, long battery life and stunning detachable screen, it should be must-have gadget.But sadly there's just too many niggles to make this the ultimat...
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Theinquirer.net Updated:
2017-07-26 04:36:38
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THE SURFACE BOOK is Microsoft's first proper laptop, and sees the firm setting its sights firmly on Apple's MacBook. Prices start at £1,299, hefty when considering the devices often, er, interesting design choices and niggling software bugs. However, the...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2017-07-26 04:36:38
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The Surface Book is Microsoft's first proper laptop. Prices start at a hefty £1,299, but the device has some interesting design choices, a dazzling display, up-to-scratch performance and battery with plenty of stamina. But is it the "ultimate laptop" Mic...
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It's a bit like paying a fortune to gain admission to a secret and exclusive members club, only to discover once you're in, that it's run by the bloke who does the pub quiz on a Tuesday night at your local... and all the bar regulars you thought you'd pai...
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Microsoft's Surface Book is the latest tablet-computer hybrid to join the likes of the Surface Pro and Google's Pixel C . WIRED finds out whether the Surface Book manages to combine high-performance with ultimate portability. Microsoft's latest laptop re...
Stylish build quality; impressive specs; great keyboard and trackpad...
Expensive; heavy; full performance only possible with keyboard connected...
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Microsoft's Surface Book is a sleek, responsive and intuitive - albeit slightly expensive - laptop/tablet hybrid.The Surface Book has a sleek and lightweight design, which allows for maximum portability. It has a curved, segmented hinge, much different to...
I was extremely impressed with the smooth, responsive and seamless experience of using the Surface Book as both a laptop and a tablet. It was very easy to pick up and learn just by playing around with it, and it never froze, crashed, or lagged. It is ho...
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The Microsoft Surface Book is one of Redmond's most surprising products in years. Due to the, at best, modest success of the Surface Pro tablets, few expected the company to release its own laptop. Microsoft couldn't resist pushing its Windows 10-based h...
Very attractive, Excellent build quality, Good stylus, Comfortable keyboard and touchpad...
Expensive, Disappointing tablet battery life, Buggy...
Like the Surface Pro tablets, the Surface Book is great if you fit its peculiar niche and have loads of cash to spare - and can put up with lingering, persistent bugs...
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The Microsoft Surface Book is the company's first laptop, and it follows on from the success of its Surface tablet range. While it's at the top end of the market, the hefty price tage guarentees you some top of the range specs. The Suface Book is a 13.5in...
Also available with 16GB of RAM, Core i5 processors and 128GB to 512GB SSD, Sleek and stylish looking laptop, Comes with Surface Pen (stylus) that offers access to One Note note taking functions - even when tablet screen locked, Supports Windows Hello fun...
Expensive price tag, Need optional dock at a cost of £164.99 to ensure you have a sufficient amount of USB ports, Display suffers from some glare in bright light, Battery life not as long as we'd expect...
The Microsoft Surafce Book is ideal if you need a high-end laptop either for gaming or photo and video editing capabilities, with the ability to use the screen on its own as a tablet. There's no doubt the price tag is high, ranging from £1,300 to £2,250...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2017-07-26 04:36:38
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F or decades, Microsoft left making computers to their OEMs like Dell, HP, Lenovo and countless others. It would be surprising if behind the scenes, Microsoft didn't drop hints, or take an active role in the development of the OEMs hardware. Regardless, M...
"There's no doubt that the Surface Book is by far the best 2-in-1 laptop/tablet out there."...
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The Surface Book is the first of a new line of laptops from Microsoft with a twist, the screen comes off.Microsoft's Surface Pro line started off clunky: big, heavy and rather industrial in design. The latest Surface Pro 4 is thinner and more capable, but...
excellent keyboard, decent trackpad, brilliant screen, great stylus, 13hour battery, fancy hinge, great 2in1 compromise, proper ports, Windows Hello...
Windows has a tablet app gap, software bugs, expensive, tabletonly battery could be longer, heavy for a tablet, HiDPI mode fails for desktop apps, interface is a mess if you dig deep enough...
The Surface Book is one of the best Windows 10 laptops. But its party piece is more than a gimmick. When detached from the body the screen makes for a decent, if short-lived, tablet that's super slim and easy to hold.The screen is great, the hinge is inte...
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After picking up the Microsoft Surface Book the bag in which it was placed promptly ripped through at the handles as we wandered down the street. Ah, this isn't a lightweight tablet-esque Surface product and, we suppose, we learnt that the hard way before...
Clever combination of tablet-style screen and powerful laptop/keyboard sections, muscle wire release system, great keyboard experience, funky hinge mechanism ensures firm/weighted laptop positioning...
Hinge fairly upright at maximum and reverse position not solid enough, weighty, expensive, would like a smaller version (more Surface like), combined battery not as claimed (around 8-hours average)...
So is the Microsoft Surface Book odds-on favourite for best in its class? In one sense, yes, because it's well conceived and potentially ultra-powerful hybrid device with a great screen and release mechanism. But it's horribly expensive, rather hea...
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Guess what? Microsoft's finally made a laptop.Technically the Surface Book was 30 years in the making, but its designers must have wasted an awful long time on Solitaire if that's how long they took to think up this supercharged hybrid. It's a no-brainer...
Delightful keyboard, Plenty of processing power, Pixel-packed touchscreen...
Expensive. Really expensive, Struggles with gaming, despite its graphics card, Average battery life...
For a first-gen device, this sleek hybrid gets a lot right Although the Surface Book isn't quite the slam dunk you might assume it to be, that's almost to be expected. There's a good reason why Microsoft took three decades to create its own laptop, and t...
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Guess what? Microsoft's finally made a laptop.Technically the Surface Book was 30 years in the making, but its designers must have wasted an awful long time on Solitaire if that's how long they took to think up this supercharged hybrid. It's a no-brainer...
Delightful keyboard, Plenty of processing power, Pixel-packed touchscreen...
Expensive. Really expensive, Struggles with gaming, despite its graphics card, Average battery life...
Although the Surface Book isn't quite the slam dunk you might assume it to be, that's almost to be expected. There's a good reason why Microsoft took three decades to create its own laptop, and that's because it's a tough job to get right. So why bother?T...
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What is the Surface Book? Microsoft's Surface range of tablets has steadily been growing a huge following since the US powerhouse started shipping the devices in 2012. And for reasons that go beyond monstrous amounts of marketing and product placement. Th...
Great performance, Optional Nvidia GPU, Sharp and vibrant screen, Solid build quality, Windows 10 as it should be...
Spongy keyboard, Very, very, very expensive, Screen isn't set up for serious design work...
Surface Book – Camera Despite its laptop focus, the Surface Book comes loaded with the same 8-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front camera combo previously seen on the Surface Pro 4. Given the tablet section's poor battery I'm not sure how useful the rear...
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In Microsoft's own words, the Surface Book is both “the ultimate laptop” and “the future of laptop computing” – but what's truly surprising is that, in many ways, it's not far wrong.That said, the Surface Book didn't make a particularly spectacular entran...
Read Microsoft's bullish marketing material for the Surface Book, and you'll recognise a company that has got its confidence back, and for good reason. This is yet another slick, impressive addition to the Surface family.But, just like we saw with the Sur...
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However, not everyone wants a tablet that replaces their laptop. Some people are better suited to a more traditional laptop device that occasionally serves double-duties as a tablet when needed. Enter the Microsoft Surface Book, the company's very first l...
There's no doubt that the Microsoft Surface Book is a stunning piece of engineering. As Microsoft's inaugural laptop that doubles as a tablet, it's a device the company can be proud of. In terms of design, it's by far my favourite Windows laptop, and it m...
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Microsoft's new Surface Book is the ultimate tab-book - a combined tablet and a notebook - and it lives up to all its promises.It is the latest in the Windows 10 Surface family of hybrid tablets that, with detachable keyboards, can replace traditional not...
and opinion This is an exceptional tab-book – nothing else compares. It brings many technical innovations to the form factor and it's a great all round notebook and occasional big tablet. I have not mentioned Windows 10 – suffice to say that this does...
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hungrygeeks.ph Updated:
2017-07-26 04:36:38
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Microsoft powerful 2-in-1 notebook, Surface Book is now available through Villman. The Surface Book was announced back in October 2015 with a price tag of 1,499USD to 2,699USD.Villman's Surface Book will be carrying specifications of:It comes with the Sur...
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apcmag.com Updated:
2017-07-26 04:36:38
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The new Surface Book comes at things the other way and the fact that Microsoft calls this “the ultimate laptop” on its website is a fairly telling sign of where it's aiming — it's very much a notebook first and a tablet second. And with a tough and slick...
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Microsoft's Surface series of computers have always been something a little different, representing the next generation of tablet computing. But it has never really had a proper computer, until now, that is.A little different from the ordinary Surface, Mi...
Excellent screen; Enough ports to satisfy a computer owner; Hybrid connectivity is very interesting; Solid performance (generally) with an option for a discrete graphics chip and a large amount of memory; Great keyboard with a soft and lovely click to it;...
Thick in comparison to some of the computers it competes against; Hinge is a little odd, and thick enough to elicit a feeling that the Surface Book comes from 2010; No USB Type C or Thunderbolt 3 port; Battery life is all over shop; Can be very buggy; Cas...
Despite some of the problems the Surface Book offers, it's clear that it has a lot going for it, with a solid build quality, excellent specs, and a sense of integrity few machines have imparted onto them.It does need work, and we suspect the system update...
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cybershack.com.au Updated:
2017-07-26 04:36:38
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When it comes to gadgets, the Surface Book is easily this year's biggest surprise. Not only was the announcement a shock - many assumed Microsoft wouldn't make a traditional notebook to avoid upsetting other Windows hardware manufacturers – but amazingly...
Great keyboard and trackpad, Gorgeous display, Good battery as a notebook...
Slightly buggy, Higher end configurations get expensive, Short battery life as a tablet...
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fatducktech.com Updated:
2017-07-26 04:36:38
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Microsoft's Surface Book shows a lot of promise in the premium space, but it's badly marred by stability and software issues.Over at finder.com.au, I've put the Surface Book through its paces — or at least tried to for as long as it would stay stable.So a...
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The Surface Book is Microsoft's first notebook and already it is challenging what a notebook is, how it should work and what it should do. Some of these changes are welcomed. Others leave you wondering what Microsoft could have achieved had it perfected t...
Well built with sturdy fulcrum hinge, Tablet-notebook form factor, High resolution 13.5-inch display and front firing speakers, Among the most comfortable keyboard and trackpad, High performing computing innards...
Some minor software glitches, Screen invites fingerprints, Placement of power and volume buttons is not good for a notebook, Weight distribution could be optimised further...
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The Surface Book is Microsoft's first notebook and already it is challenging what a notebook is, how it should work and what it should do. Some of these changes are welcomed. Others leave you wondering what Microsoft could have achieved had it perfected t...
Well built with sturdy fulcrum hinge, Tablet-notebook form factor, High resolution 13.5-inch display and front firing speakers, Among the most comfortable keyboard and trackpad, High performing computing innards...
Some minor software glitches, Screen invites fingerprints, Placement of power and volume buttons is not good for a notebook, Weight distribution could be optimised further...
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Though not as thin as some laptops, the Surface Book is light enough and feels great. Photo: Norman MA / Twitter @darkhorse166And thanks to the dynamic fulcrum hinge, there to evenly distribute the weight of the screen, the machine just feels perfectly we...
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Although Microsoft is arguably the biggest name in the PC business, it doesn't usually make computers. The company typically supplies its software to Microsoft's hardware partners such as HP, Lenovo, and Dell among others.But that all changed earlier this...
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Here it is, ladies and gentlemen, Microsoft's first laptop — the Surface Book. It borrows heavily from the design language of the Surface Pro line, both in functionality and appearance, and promises to extend Microsoft's reach in new and interesting direc...
Versatile form factor, Beautiful display, Solid construction, Above-average performance, Amazing battery with Performance Base...
Heavier and thicker than some competitors, No USB Type-C, Astoundingly expensive...
The Surface Book has attracted a lot of attention in the Digital Trends office. People ask about the hinge, and the display, and then the price. They're always shocked to learn that it starts at $1,500, and I can't understand why. We had the opportunit...
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Here's a crazy one. In the progression of gadgets to crawl from the primordial pool, Microsoft's ambitious Surface Book feels like a punctuation mark. It's a turn from the expected, and for me at least, it's a computer so enticing, and habit changing, tha...
The Surface Book isn't perfect, and from a strictly performance point of view, it's an expensive computer. Consider that in its base configuration, the Surface Book is just a Surface Pro 4 with a rigid keyboard and a souped up display. It's got no competi...
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Microsoft has finally done it: it's created a laptop that can replace your tablet. Wait … that doesn't sound right.Jokes aside, I wouldn't blame you for being confused by the Redmond Campus's latest creation, the Surface Book – a super premium laptop-base...
Gorgeous design and display, Clever and interesting hinge, Smart graphics switching...
Rather pricey, A bit hefty...
Beautiful, inventive and versatile (though a little confusing), Microsoft's first-ever laptop is already one of the best Windows notebooks ever crafted...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated:
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I'm uncontainably excited about a Windows laptop. Before you look at your calendar and check to see if it is 1995, let me just remind you of something: Lately, Windows laptops have by and large been, well, terrible.Even high-end ones have had poor trackpa...
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Let me get this off my chest first: the Microsoft Surface Book is amazing. From its design (it's made with magnesium alloy) to the power it packs within, it's a machine that really puts many PC OEMs to shame.Microsoft says the Surface Pro 4 is a tablet th...
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2015 really was the year of the hybrid. We saw very few tablets launch that year which didn't have optional or bundled keyboards. Apple's done it with the iPad Pro, and even Google has a 2-in-1 with the Pixel-C. Now Microsoft has launched the Surface Pr...
Although it's early days and we still need to run our full suite of tests on the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4, they should both appeal to their target audiences. As it has always been, the Surface Pro 4 is suited to those who want a tablet and, occasion...
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The second-generation Surface Book (starts at $2,399; $3,299 as tested) is a beefed-up follow-up to Microsoft's inaugural, Editors' Choice winning flagship 2-in-1. One with a more powerful Intel Core i7 processor, discrete graphics, plentiful storage and...
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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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 o...
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With the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft shifted away from a passive player with hardware, diving headfirst into making their own devices. This attention to delivering uniquely Windows experiences is evident in the Surface Book range of laptops. With its...
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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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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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