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October 2015
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320 Reviews
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The editors liked
The Microsoft Surface Book packs high-end components
Including new Intel processors and optional Nvidia graphics
Into a smart
Slim body. Some components and most of the battery are hidden in the base
So the tablet half is lighter. The high-res screen
Improved speed
Graphics and battery life in a similar
Crisp design. Detachable tablet comes included
As does the Surface Pen. Has USB ports and SD card slot
Even faster performance
GeForce GTX 965M graphics
Extended battery life
Same slim
Versatile design as the original
Multiple configuration options
Futuristic design
Unrivaled display
Seamless tablet separation
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
Great keyboard and trackpad
Gorgeous display
Good battery as a notebook
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
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
The editors didn't like
Configurations with the optional Nvidia GPU and more storage get very expensive. There are some first-generation quirks
Including an awkward gap between the screen and base when closed
It's also slightly thicker and heavier than last year's version
And retains the odd gap on the folding hinge. Expensive compared to other options. Doesn't meet minimum specs for VR gaming
Pricey
Angular shape when closed
Battery life falls well below promises
Major updates are still in tow
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
Slightly buggy
Higher end configurations get expensive
Short battery life as a tablet
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
Published: 2015-11-20, Author: Tony , review by: pcworld.co.nz
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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Published: 2017-02-01, Author: Alex , review by: itbusiness.ca
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Published: 2016-11-10, Author: Igor , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Great typing experience, Beautiful display, Monster performance
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