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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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: 2015-11-16, Author: Mark , review by: about.com
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...
Stunning screen, Epic battery life as a laptop, Powerful and light as a tablet
Expensive, Mediocre battery life as a tablet, Awkward power button placement
OEM who? Microsoft jumps to the head of the hybrid class with its first laptop—a 13.5-inch detachable whose power and precision merit its high price. Read More…...
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Published: 2015-11-02, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: 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...
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...
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...
Published: 2015-10-26, Author: Dana , review by: engadget.com
Abstract: 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...
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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Published: 2015-10-21, Author: Peter , review by: arstechnica.com
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
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...
