Microsoft launches the ultimate laptop – the Surface Book

Believe it or not, the Surface Book Laptop really exists and Microsoft wants it to be a MacBook killer, and it’s off to a very good start.

So, it is a laptop, but it’s also a tablet! And like most laptops it has a hinge, but the Surface Book’s hinge is insane. It’s like a snake and it folds into place so you can adjust the screen’s viewing angle, plus you can hit a button and it magically detaches and turns into a tablet.

The Surface Book itself feels pretty heavy when lifted, but when you separate the screen from the base, the tablet part of it is quite lightweight. It is possible to pick it up with one hand and work comfortably without straining your wrist.

Windows laptops have always had trackpads that are completely awful, but Microsoft is breaking free from the pack. The trackpad on the Surface Book is glass and it feels just as good as MacBook’s trackpad. Microsoft has also added an amazing keyboard that uses similar hardware to the 12-inch MacBook.

While it is lightweight as a tablet, it seems like quite a monster laptop when it is attached to the base unit. But, that’s just one small downfall compared to all the high-end features…

- A high resolution, tech-fuelled display. The Surface Book has a 13.5 inch display that packs 6 million pixels. It is also a touch screen, with a Surface Pen that attaches with a magnet to the side.

- Enough power and battery to get everything done. It is 50% faster than the MacBook Pro, with the latest Skylake Intel Core processors paired with an Nvidia Geforce GPU.

- The innovative hinge, detachable keyboard and killer trackpad. One, the keyboard is backlit and two the trackpad boasts 5 points of multi-touch accuracy. Lastly the distinctive hinge lets you fold the screen around and hold the laptop like a tablet.

- It works with the Surface Pen and the Surface Dock. The new Surface Pen comes in a variety of colours, with an all-year battery life. The Surface Dock expands the amount of ports you get including four USB ports and Ethernet.

The Surface Book is really Microsoft’s idea of the ultimate laptop and 2-in-1 PC. It’s packed with performance and if it had to fight head to head with the MacBook Pro, I’d say it would definitely win!

Contact The Computer Guyz in Centurion or Cape Town for a wide variety of services. From general IT support and electrical device repairs to onsite audits, website hosting or just some friendly advice.