Testseek.com have collected 320 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Book G1 13.5-inch and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Book G1 13.5-inch.
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
Abstract: Lisa Gade revisits the Microsoft Surface Book, Microsoft's first laptop that's also a tablet with pen. When we first reviewed the Surface Book at the end of October 2015, it had early release issues since it was the first Intel Skylake laptop to ship with...
Abstract: Lisa Gade takes you through a preview tour of Microsoft's fall 2015 tablets/ 2-in-1 Windows 10 convertibles, the new Microsoft Surface Book and the Surface Pro 4. The Surface Book is MS' first laptop, and it's really a 2-in-1 since the tablet section is r...
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Published: 2016-11-11, Author: Gordon , review by: pcworld.in
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 performan...
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Published: 2016-10-26, Author: Tej , review by: wpxbox.com
Abstract: Microsoft announced a new Surface Book, the Surface Book i7. The new Surface Book is powered by the new Intel KabyLake processor, new GPU, better battery life and much more. Microsoft says the new Surface Book packs two times the original's graphics perfo...
We do believe that Surface Book is a great alternative to Macbook Pro but there are some limitations that are part of Microsoft's laptop. The Surface Book price starts at $1,499, which is around $200 more than what Macbook Pro's starting version costs. Ot...
Published: 2015-10-21, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.in
The Surface Book isnt perfect, and from a strictly performance point of view, its an expensive computer. Consider that in its base configuration, the Surface Book is just a $900 Surface Pro 4 with a rigid keyboard and a souped up display. Its got no co...
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Published: 2015-09-21, Author: Joel , review by: in.pcmag.com
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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
