Microsoft Surface Book - i7 - 16GB - 512GB

Name: Microsoft Surface Book - i7 - 16GB - 512GB
Brand: Microsoft
SKU: 761754
Price: 2719 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 9.2 (8 reviews)

Review is 9,2 out of 10, based on 8 reviews.
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Key specs

	Screen size	13,5 inches
	Processor	Intel Core i7
	Internal RAM	16 GB
	Total storage capacity	512 GB
	Video card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M
	Panel type	IPS panel
	Touchscreen
	Windows OS version	Windows 10 Pro

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According to our laptop expert

Thanks to the dedicated video card, this laptop is suitable for video editing, as long as the screen is positioned in the keyboard.
Disconnect the screen from the keyboard and use the 2-in-1 as a tablet.
The 2000x3000 resolution and 2:3 aspect ratio makes this 2-in-1 suitable for reading and browsing.
Doesn't have a DVD player to play CDs and DVDs.

Description

The Microsoft Surface Book is a 2-in-1 for photo editing, video editing, and even gaming. The Surface Book has an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M, providing you with sufficient graphics power. Smile at the camera above the screen and you'll automatically log in, thanks to Windows Hello. Don't need the keyboard for a while? Click at the bottom right in the taskbar and the screen will be disconnected, so you can easily remove it. You'll then be able to operate the touchscreen with your fingers or the included Surface Pen. Have you made a beautiful design? Slide the screen backwards back into the keyboard and show it to your colleagues in the presentation position.

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Review is 6,0 out of 10.

Nice device, but outdated and overpriced

Premium design, looks and feel
3:2 screen is clear, sharp and pleasant to work with
The pen works great
Bad price/spec ratio

First of all, the low rating is compared to other laptops from the same / even a lot lower price segment. It's not a slow laptop at all.

Let's start with the positives; the design, look and feel of the laptop are really top notch. The keyboard is great to work with and the laptop has a very premium feel. The pen works great, sometimes I forget I'm writing on a screen, rather than on paper. The screen is also top notch, the color reproduction is excellent and the brightness of the screen is one of the highest in the segment. I'm very enthusiastic about the 3:2 aspect ratio, which works to really finer than the widescreen displays that all other convertibles have.

Still, I decided to return the laptop, for a number of reasons. First, the tablet function does not work at all as I had hoped. The battery lasts up to 1.5 hours if you disconnect the screen (called clipboard mode). The screen also has no kickstand, which is very inconvenient if you don't have the keyboard with you. You can't put it straight on, which is what I liked about the Surface Pro.

Furthermore, the hardware is quite outdated and, given the price you pay, this is actually the biggest problem. It already starts with the i7 that is in it, of the sixth generation. We are already at the eighth. However, that problem is nothing compared to the fact that this is a dual-core i7. It is in benchmarks 2.5 times slower than the 7th generation i7 quadcore. There are even plenty of i5s that are faster than the processor built into the Surface Book. Conclusion: an i7, that all sounds nice, but in practice it is very disappointing with this laptop.

Next: the working memory. 16 GB is a lot, but this is DDR3 RAM. That is simply not possible anymore. DDR4 has been around for a long time, and is even used in laptops of the cheaper segment. I was therefore surprised that the new Surface Book, which will be released in a few days, also features DDR3. It seems as if Microsoft is trying to sell parts as cheaply as possible, for as much money as possible.

The same goes for the SSD, which is also old. Much faster SSDs are available today, including in laptops. The laptop also has far too few connections, and there are no Thunderbolt or USB-C ports available. So you can't connect an e-Gpu, you can't quickcharge, and so on. Moreover, the dock, with more USB and display ports, costs 217 euros, that price is really ridiculous.

Now one of the biggest drawbacks: the laptop is very unsuitable for gaming. This is due to the aspect ratio of the screen, which stretches the image in games. Normally you could play in windowed borderless mode, then you would get a widescreen resolution, with a black bar at the top and bottom, just like in movies. I wouldn't have found that a problem. The problem, however, is that all Surface Books have a certain bug, which means you only get half the frame rate in windowed mode. Very unfortunate, because I was looking forward to using the PC as an overpriced fifa-on-the-go platform, but that is of course a personal minus.

The system with two video cards (one in the screen, one in the performance base) doesn't work at all. It was an incredible hassle to install the drivers properly, if I hadn't paid attention, I could never have used the dGpu without realizing it. When everything finally works, you run into a lot of limitations. Windows tries to use the slow, small GPU as much as possible to save battery. Because of this, for example, games like minecraft run terribly bad, I got about 25 fps. Fortunately, you can adjust this per app, but that is also a hassle. In addition, you have to close all graphics apps before you can disconnect the screen. Very disruptive during gaming, video and photo editing, etc.

Unfortunately I can't really say that I was satisfied with this product, for a price like this, everything just has to work perfectly, you should never doubt your performance when you have put down so much money. I am now going for the Lenovo 720-15 with a 4k screen, i7 7thgen quad core, ddr4, 4k & thunderbolt 3.0.

I do not recommend anyone who wants value for money to buy the Surface Book. You're much better off going for a high-end asus, hp, lenovo, dell, and so on. If you have a lot of money and really want the very best, then you might want to consider buying the new Surface Book 2. It does contain a quad-core, a 1060 video card and even more beautiful things. Other laptops do not offer the latter. You still pay too much for the specs, but you do have the nice 3;2 screen (not for gaming ..) and the premium feeling that comes with this laptop.

Review by:
Sander
Date:
7 December 2017
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 10 out of 10.

great choice

Reliable
fast
long battery life
Expensive

I bought it on a discount and I am super happy. actually it has more than what you would expect. Apart from the USB port not being available on the detachable screen, I think everything is great with this product.

Review by:
Arash Rasooli
Date:
5 January 2018
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 10 out of 10.

fantastic device

fast
easy to use
updates take a long time

great laptop/tablet! very easy to use and easy to click off to turn it into a tablet. not cheap, but definitely worth the money.

Review by:
Alina
Date:
23 December 2017
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	761754
	Manufacturer code	96D-00011
	Brand	Microsoft
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty
	Old product returned for free

Screen

Screen
	Screen size	13,5 inches
	Touchscreen
	Panel type	IPS panel
	Resolution width	3000 pixels
	Resolution height	2000 pixels
	Screen reflection	Glossy

Processor

Processor
	Processor	Intel Core i7
	Processor code name	Skylake
	Processor cores	Dual-Core (2)
	Clock speed	2,6 GHz
	Turbo speed	3,4 GHz
	Cache memory	4 MB

RAM

RAM
	Internal RAM	16 GB
	Maximum internal memory	16 GB
	Memory composition	1x 16GB

Storage

Storage
	Total storage capacity	512 GB
	Storage type	SSD
	SSD storage capacity	512 GB
	Hard drive type	M.2

Video card

Video card
	Video card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M
	Type of video card	Shared

Operating system

Operating system
	Operating system	Windows
	Windows OS version	Windows 10 Pro

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Laptop model	2-in-1
	Color	Silver
	Material	Metal
	Metal type	Magnesium alloy
	Height	2,28 cm
	Width	31,2 cm
	Depth	23,2 cm
	Weight	1,52 kg
	Operating system language	Dutch, English, Multiple languages can be configured

Wireless connections

Wireless connections
	Mobile data connection	No
	WiFi standards	Wireless AC, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	4.0

Wired connections

Wired connections
	USB port
	Number of USB ports	2
	HDMI connector
	DisplayPort connector
	VGA connector
	Network connector
	Thunderbolt connector
	Headphone jack
	Memory card reader

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard and touchpad
	Keyboard layout	QWERTY
	Physical keyboard layout	ANSI
	Numeric keypad
	Spill-resistant
	Backlit keyboard
	Mechanical keyboard
	Programmable keys

Audio

Audio
	Built-in microphone
	Number of speakers	2
	Sound reproduction	Stereo
	Integrated computer speakers brand	Standard speakers

Webcam

Webcam
	Built-in camera
	Image definition webcams	HD Ready (720p)

Battery

Battery
	Battery technology	Lithium polymer
	Maximum battery life	12 hours
	Power connector input type (female)	Other brand/product specific

Security

Security
	TPM (Trusted platform module)
	Kensington lock
	Windows Hello
	Fingerprint identity sensor

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