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
(82%)
320 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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...
Published: 2016-01-25, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
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...
Abstract: 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...
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...
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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Published: 2015-11-20, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: 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...
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
Abstract: 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...
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
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
While it's not nearly as refined as the new fourth-gen Surface Pro, Microsoft's Surface Book is a powerful, feature-filled premium hybrid that doesn't forget it's a laptop first...
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Published: 2015-10-22, Author: Joel , review by: au.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...
